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Motorcycle comparison · Supersport vs Hyper Naked
MV Agusta F4 Claudio (MY2019) vs Brutale 1000 (MY2019)
MV Agusta F4 Claudio vs Brutale 1000: two kinds of bike, and who each one is for.
Into a fast bend, the MV Agusta F4 Claudio's front end tells you exactly what it's doing as it tips in. The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 settles in and won't budge.
So which one do you buy?
The F4 Claudio has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
A touch ahead: F4 Claudio
On the way to work, the F4 Claudio asks a little less of you. Credit friendlier manners and a smaller footprint. Close enough that the test ride should settle it.
The Brutale 1000 has the edge if…
Racetrack use
Inches ahead: Brutale 1000
For track days, the Brutale 1000 comes out a touch ahead. What tips it: more suspension adjustment. Your setup and tires matter just as much.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Nose ahead: Brutale 1000
The Brutale 1000 nudges ahead once the pavement starts to wiggle. It's down to better suspension. Don't expect a night-and-day difference.
What makes each one tick
F4 Claudio
Up high in the rev range, the F4 Claudio's short-stroke four turns feral, and its intake honk piles onto the exhaust's howl. The throttle sends the tach needle flying. On a smooth track, the Öhlins fork and TTX36 shock report every ripple while you're placing the bike to the inch. The quad exhausts scream all the way up.
Brutale 1000
There's a relentless surge waiting near the redline of the Brutale 1000's four, and its howl climbs right along with it. Down low, the throttle's snatchy. A hard squeeze of the brake lever from speed brings in the Brembos while the trellis frame stays rock-solid. The trellis frame carves a sweeper like it's on rails.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The F4 Claudio has the lower seat: 32.7 in (830 mm) vs 33.3 in (845 mm).
- The F4 Claudio has the larger fuel tank: 4.5 US gal (17 L) vs 4.2 US gal (16 L).
- Cornering ABS: standard on the Brutale 1000, not offered on the F4 Claudio.
Which one for the way you ride
Count long days and running costs as a draw. The deal on the table and the condition of the bike matter more here.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
F4 Claudio
What owners say
Strengths
- Timeless, jaw-dropping design
- Feral top-end power and intoxicating soundtrack
- Race-bred chassis and suspension
- Exclusivity and craftsmanship
Trade-offs
- Cramped and punishing ergonomics
Brutale 1000
What owners say
Strengths
- Searing top‑end power delivery
- Exotic, head‑turning aesthetics
- Race‑bred chassis stability and precision
- Superb electronic rider aid suite
Trade-offs
- Unforgiving road comfort
- Painfully limited fuel range
- Snatchy low‑rpm throttle response
Known problems to check before you buy
F4 Claudio
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
Brutale 1000
- Gear position sensor failure The gear position sensor can intermittently fail, causing incorrect gear display and potential shifting quirks. The issue is well-documented among owners and often resolved under warranty.
What they share
- Displacement
- 998 cc
- Engine
- Inline-four
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Peak power at
- 13,450 rpm
- Peak torque at
- 9,300 rpm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front brake
- 320 mm
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
- Rear tire
- 200/55-17
Where the spec sheets split
| F4 Claudio | Brutale 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 33.3 in (845 mm) |
| Dry weight | 421 lb (191 kg) | 410 lb (186 kg) |
| F4 Claudio | Brutale 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 205 hp (151 kW) | 211 hp (155 kW) |
| Torque | 85 lb-ft (115 Nm) | 86 lb-ft (116 Nm) |
| F4 Claudio | Brutale 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17 L) | 4.2 US gal (16 L) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| F4 Claudio | Brutale 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cornering ABS | Not offered | Standard |
| Launch Control | Not offered | Standard |
| Electronic Suspension | Not offered | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Not offered | Standard |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not offered | Standard |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
