MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2023

MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015

MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015

KTM 890 Duke R 2023

KTM 890 Duke R 2023

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Overview - MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015 vs KTM 890 Duke R 2023

The MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015 and the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 are both powerful naked bikes with distinct characteristics and strengths.

Starting with the engine and drive train, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015 boasts a 140 HP engine with 86 Nm of torque. It has a 3-cylinder engine with a displacement of 798 ccm. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 has a slightly lower engine power of 121 HP but a higher torque of 99 Nm. It features a 2-cylinder engine with a displacement of 890 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks at the front. However, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015 uses Marzocchi suspension while the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 utilizes WP suspension. The rear suspension of the MV Agusta is a single swing arm with Marzocchi brand, while the KTM has a swing arm with WP brand.

MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015

MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015

When it comes to the chassis, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015 has an aluminum frame, while the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 features a chromium-molybdenum frame. Both bikes have tubular frame types.

In terms of braking technology, both bikes have four-piston front brakes with radial technology.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015 is equipped with Ride by Wire and a Quickshifter. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 has a more extensive range of systems including ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, and Traction control.

KTM 890 Duke R 2023

KTM 890 Duke R 2023

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. However, the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 has a longer wheelbase of 1482 mm compared to the 1380 mm of the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015. The seat height of the KTM is also slightly higher at 834 mm compared to the 810 mm of the MV Agusta. The dry weight of the KTM is slightly lower at 166 kg compared to the 168 kg of the MV Agusta. The fuel tank capacity of the MV Agusta is larger at 16.6 l compared to the 14 l of the KTM.

In terms of strengths, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015 is praised for its powerful engine with a strong character, tight chassis, good equipment, cool design, and helpful electronics. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 is commended for its powerful and rev-happy engine, finely controllable response, good quickshifter (optional), sporty seating position for great front-wheel feel, high-quality adjustable suspension, powerful Brembo brakes, low vehicle weight, and extensive electronics (partly optional).

In terms of weaknesses, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015 is criticized for its modest comfort, bold color combination, slight response problems in the rev range, and unattractive collector. The KTM 890 Duke R 2023 has a more demanding sitting position compared to the basic model and a tight basic set-up that may not suit everyone's taste.

Technical Specifications MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015 compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2023

MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015
KTM 890 Duke R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore79 mmBore90.7 mm
StrokeStroke54.3 mmStroke68.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power140 HPEngine power121 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,100 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque86 NmTorque99 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,100 rpmRpm at Torque7,750 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandMarzocchiBrandWP

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
BrandBrandMarzocchiBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRide by Wire, QuickshifterAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,380 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height834 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)168 kgDry Weight (with ABS)166 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.6 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015

MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015

If you want a special motorbike with character, emotion and erotic design, you buy an Italian one. If you want a special Italian motorbike, you buy an MV Agusta. This means that if you want something even more exclusive and rare, you ride a Motociclo from Varese. The design inspires even less interested passers-by and the sound leaves its mark deep in the soul of every motorbike disciple. Powerful performance, tight chassis and solid technology. Noticeable for the purpose of getting faster and not (only) for safety.

Powerful engine with strong character

tight chassis

good equipment

cool design

helpful electronics

Modest comfort

colour combination too bravura

slight response problems in the rev range

collector unattractive

KTM 890 Duke R 2023

KTM 890 Duke R 2023

The KTM 890 Duke R is the sportiest evolutionary stage of the 890 Duke. More power, firmer chassis, sharper brakes - these ingredients, together with the already low vehicle weight, make it a real precision machine. A fast and cool bike for riding fun fetishists, ambitious home track heaters and, last but not least, a real recommendation for trackday visitors. However, the sporty positioning of the upper body and the somewhat more acute knee angle come at the expense of comfort. Last but not least, the adjustable suspension in the basic setup is really crisply tuned. If you want to enjoy the powerful 890 engine and the high-quality electronics a little more comfortably, you can still go for the basic model with a clear conscience.

powerful and rev-happy engine

finely controllable response

good (optional) quickshifter

sporty seating position ensures great front-wheel feel

high-quality adjustable suspension

powerful Brembo brakes

low vehicle weight

extensive (partly optional) electronics

Sitting position more demanding than on the basic model

tight basic set-up not to everyone's taste

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR vs KTM 890 Duke R

There are a few key differences between a MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR 2015 and a KTM 890 Duke R 2023. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Duke R with 84 days compared to 112 days for the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 9 reviews for the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR and 15 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke R since model year 2020. The first review for the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR was published on 10/24/2014 and now has more than 21,400 views. This compares to more than 126,600 views for the first review on KTM 890 Duke R published on 11/5/2019.

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