MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS versus Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS
Naked
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 26.190 €
RRP 18.245 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Sound straight from hell
- Full of performance
- Optics to kneel down
- beautiful details
- Top-of-the-range suspension, playful handling
- Technology 'full hut' with really everything that is currently available
- Mobile phone connectivity with app and navigation system
Pros:
- elastic and powerful motor
- hissing triple sound
- precise chassis and powerful brakes
- easy to drive despite performance
- relaxed, upright sitting position
- complete technical equipment
Cons:
- Gearbox a bit shaky
- a bit unloving in some places
- Braking distance longer than necessary, probably due to take-off control
Cons:
- very low steering angle
- Pillion rides hardly reasonable
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.415 mm
Length : 2.080 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 186 kg
Length : 2.080 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 186 kg
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.089 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 198 (max: 393 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.089 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 198 (max: 393 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: 4-cylinder series, four-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Three-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.160 ccm
Hub: 61 mm
Hole: 90 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.160 ccm
Hub: 61 mm
Hole: 90 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 300 km/h
Performance: 208 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 117 NM bei 11.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 7 l
Reach: 239 km
Performance: 208 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 117 NM bei 11.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 7 l
Reach: 239 km
Maximum speed: 245 km/h
Performance: 180 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 277 km
Performance: 180 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 277 km
Chassis
Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Sachs central strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W)
Rear tyres: 200/55 - ZR 17 M/C (78 W)
Marzocchi USD (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Sachs central strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W)
Rear tyres: 200/55 - ZR 17 M/C (78 W)
Frame type:
Double tube frame with screwed rear frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
Öhlins 43 mm NIX30 upside-down fork with adjustable preload, compression and rebound (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Öhlins TTX36 double tube strut with adjustable preload, rebound and compression stage (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR17
Double tube frame with screwed rear frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
Öhlins 43 mm NIX30 upside-down fork with adjustable preload, compression and rebound (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Öhlins TTX36 double tube strut with adjustable preload, rebound and compression stage (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc Brembo single-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc Brembo single-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo Stylema monobloc radial calipers, cornering ABS, radial handbrake cylinder (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc, Brembo Stylema monobloc radial calipers, cornering ABS, radial handbrake cylinder (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
Man, man, man, what a motorcycle. The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS is a wonderfully independent bike with rough edges. Typically Italian, style and driving are in the foreground. You can see over one or the other peculiarity and are happy that you do not ride a uniform mush, but Italian motorcycle construction at its best. Above all, the optics are artful, which we simply could not get enough of.It's a pity that after half a day of heating on the country roads of Schleswig-Holstein and a short motorway stage, we had to return the rental machine to Bergmann & Söhne in Hamburg am Nedderfeld. Nevertheless, we are grateful for this experience and can only advise all potential buyers to visit B&S. Even if you don't want to drive, it's worth taking a look at the 1st floor: Here they are, the treasures from Varese. Also an RR and the even more beautiful Superveloce in several colors. I think I'll go there again tomorrow...
Conclusion - what sticks
Motorcycling is fun! If you don't know that yet, you should take a quick lap with the new Speed Triple RS 1200. Whether country road, motorway or even race track: This bike always lets you tile through the area with a big grin under the helmet.Despite the many technical delicacies, it is an accessible bike - although of course you should approach every ride with respect because of the brute performance. Nevertheless, the precise chassis and the correspondingly scalpel-like handling exude a lot of confidence. With the 1200 RS, Triumph has really succeeded in creating an extremely good naked bike, which is also very well priced in the competitive environment due to the offer. Definitely test drive, but first check the account balance for safety's sake. Otherwise prefer to stay at home ...
