Mv Agusta Brutale 750 vs Ducati Monster 696
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Brutale 750 vs Ducati Monster 696. Mv Agusta Brutale 750: 126 hp @ 12,200 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~220 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Ducati Monster 696: 80 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Mv Agusta Brutale 750
Ducati Monster 696
Horsepower (hp)
126 hp
80 hp
Torque (Nm)
76 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
126 hp @ 12,200 rpm
80 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
76 Nm @ 10,200 rpm
69 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
~220 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimate based on class and engine type)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Mv Agusta Brutale 750
7.5/10
"A stunning, rewarding motorcycle that'll punish the unprepared financially."
Pros
+Stunning visual presence anywhere
+Intoxicating high-rpm soundtrack
+Exceptional chassis feedback
Cons
−Expensive specialist maintenance required
−Electrical gremlins are common
−Parts availability genuinely problematic
Ducati Monster 696
7.8/10
"Brilliant used buy if service history is spotless and verifiable."
Pros
+Addictive L-twin character
+Stunning timeless styling
+Surprisingly manageable power
Cons
−Expensive desmo valve services
−High crash damage risk
−Heat soak in traffic
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