MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R 2014 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Overview - MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R 2014 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2012

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Technical Specifications MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R 2014 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	144 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,300 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	112 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,100 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,078 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Petal

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	805 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,438 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 R 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis