You’ll remember a month ago we brought you spy shots of what appeared to be the new MV Agusta Brutale testing around the Almeria Circuit in Spain. In that outing we spotted what appeared to be both the revised versions of 990R and 1090RR, and now we’re happy to report that the 2010 MV Agusta Brutale has officially broken cover.
You wouldn’t know it by looking at it, but the Brutale has had over 85% of it components redesigned and replaced. Clearly MV Agusta has kept the basic shape of the Brutale true to its original form, but if you look closer you can see where the details have changed. Video, pictures, technical specifications, and more after the jump.
Developed all within the doors of MV Agusta, the company is quick to let you know that the Brutale is still a purely Italian affair. The most noticable changes are the new headlight, mirrors, rear swingarm, and handlebar controls, but all these modifications are really refinements to the MV design, and seem like logical progressions, rather than clean-slate start-overs. The rear swingarm is longer than before, but is also 2lbs lighter than before. MV made all these components in-house, which is pretty impressive when you consider that even Ducati sources basic components from parts suppliers.
Modifications to the motor are obviously less apparent to the naked eye. The 990R gets a modest displacement increase from 982cc to 998cc, with the new motor set much more under-square than before. Power will come in at 139hp and 78lb•ft of torque for the “unrestricted” model. A re-desisnged crankcase makes the motor over a pound lighter, and a re-designed gearbox makes for smoother shifting.
For the 1090RR, similar modification have been made as seen on the 990R, except of course the displacement will come in at 1078cc. Power for the 1090RR will also be higher than the 990R, with 144hp at the crank, and 85lb•ft of torque. The 1090RR also comes standard with a slipper clutch, and also features items not found on the 990R, such as: adjustable foot rests, forged rims, a rear shock with high and low settings, and Brembo monobloc brakes up front.
Prices start at $15,000 and $18,000 respectively for 990R and 1090RR, respectively.
2010 MV Agusta Brutale 990R Photos:
2010 MV Agusta Brutale 990R Technical Specifications:
ENGINE
Type Four cylinder, 4 stroke, 16 valve
Timing system “D.O.H.C”, radial valve
Total displacement 998 cm3 (60.9 cu. in.)
Compression ratio 13:1
Starting Electric
Bore x stroke 76,0 mm x 55,0 mm (2.99 in. x 2.17 in. )
Max. horse power – r.p.m. (at the crankshaft) Full power version: 102 kW (139 HP) at 10600 / Restricted power version: 73 kW (100 HP) at 8000 – Lim. 11650 r.p.m.
Max. torque – r.p.m. Full power version: 106 Nm (10.6 kgm) at 8000 r.p.m. / Restricted power version: 91 Nm (9.1 kgm) at 7000 r.p.m.
Cooling system Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators
Engine management system Magneti Marelli 5SM ignition – injection integrated system with Mikuni throttle body; induction discharge electronic ignition; sequential timed “Multipoint” electronic injection
Clutch Wet, multi – disc
Gear Box Cassette gearbox; six speed, constant mesh
Primary drive 50/79
Gear ratio
First gear: Speed* 13/38 109.7 km/h (68.1 mph) at 11650 r. p. m.
Second gear: Speed* 16/34 150.8 km/h (93.6 mph) at 11650 r. p. m.
Third gear: Speed* 18/32 180.3 km/h (111.9 mph) at 11650 r. p. m.
Fourth gear: Speed* 20/30 213.7 km/h (132.7 mph) at 11650 r. p. m.
Fifth gear: Speed* 22/29 243.2 km/h (151.0 mph) at 11650 r. p. m.
Sixth gear: Speed* 19/23 265.0 km/h (164.5 mph) at 11650 r. p. m.
Final velocity ratio 15×41
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Voltage 12 V
Alternator 350 W at 5000 r.p.m.
Battery 12 V – 8.6 Ah
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Wheelbase 1438 mm (56.61 in.)
Overall lenght 2093 mm (82.36 in.)
Overall width 760 mm (29.92 in.)
Saddle height 830 mm (32.68 in.)
Min. ground clearance 150 mm (5.91 in.)
Trail 103,5 mm (4.07 in.)
Dry weight 190 Kg (418.9 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity 23 l (6.07 U.S. gal.)
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed* Full power version: 265 km/h (164.5 mph) / Restricted power version: 245 km/h (152 mph)
FRAME
Type CrMo Steel tubular trellis (TIG welded)
Rear swing arm pivot plates: material Aluminium alloy
FRONT SUSPENSION
Type “UPSIDE – DOWN” telescopic hydraulic fork with external and separated adjustment of rebound and compression damping and of spring preload
Rod dia. 50 mm (1.97 in.)
Travel on leg axis 130 mm (5.11 in.)
REAR SUSPENSION
Type Progressive, single shock absorber with rebound damping and spring preload adjustment
Single sided swing arm: materiale Aluminium alloy
Wheel travel 120 mm (4.72 in.)
BRAKE
Front brake Double floating disc with Ø 310 mm (Ø 12.2 in.) diameter, with steel braking band and steel flange
Front brake caliper Radial with 4 pistons – Ø 32 mm (Ø 1.26 in.)
Rear brake Single steel disc with Ø 210 mm (Ø 8.27 in.) diameter
Rear brake caliper With 4 pistons – Ø 25,4 mm (Ø 1.00 in.)
RIM
Front: Material / size Aluminium alloy 3.50 ” x 17 ”
Rear: Material / size Aluminium alloy 6.00 ” x 17 ”
TYRES
Front 120/70 – ZR 17 M/C (58 W)
Rear 190/55 – ZR 17 M/C (75 W)
FAIRING
Material Thermoplastic
2010 MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR Photos:
2010 MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR Technical Specifications:
ENGINE
Type Four cylinder, 4 stroke, 16 valve
Timing system “D.O.H.C”, radial valve
Total displacement 1078 cm3 (65.78 cu. in.)
Compression ratio 13:1
Starting Electric
Bore x stroke 79 mm x 55 mm (3.1 in. x 2.2 in. )
Max. horse power – r.p.m. (at the crankshaft) Full power version: 106 kW (144.2 HP) at 10600 / Restricted power version: 73 kW (100 HP) at 8000 Lim. 11650 r.p.m.
Max. torque – r.p.m. Full power version: 115 Nm (11.5 kgm) at 8000 r.p.m. / Restricted power version: 93 Nm (9.3 kgm) at 6600 r.p.m.
Cooling system Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators
Engine management system Magneti Marelli 5SM ignition – injection integrated system with Mikuni throttle body; induction discharge electronic ignition; sequential timed “Multipoint” electronic injection
Clutch Wet, multi – disc with mechanical anti-surging device
Gear Box Cassette gearbox; six speed, constant mesh
Primary drive 50/79
Gear ratio
First gear: Speed* 13/38 109.7 km/h (68.1 mph) at 11650 r. p. m.
Second gear: Speed* 16/34 150.8 km/h (93.6 mph) at 11650 r. p. m.
Third gear: Speed* 18/32 180.3 km/h (111.9 mph) at 11650 r. p. m.
Fourth gear: Speed* 20/30 213.7 km/h (132.7 mph) at 11650 r. p. m.
Fifth gear: Speed* 22/29 243.2 km/h (151.0 mph) at 11650 r. p. m.
Sixth gear: Speed* 19/23 265.0 km/h (164.5 mph) at 11650 r. p. m.
Final velocity ratio 15×41
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Voltage 12 V
Alternator 350 W at 5000 r.p.m.
Battery 12 V – 8.6 Ah
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Wheelbase 1438 mm (56.61 in.)
Overall lenght 2093 mm (82.36 in.)
Overall width 760 mm (29.92 in.)
Saddle height 830 mm (32.68 in.)
Min. ground clearance 150 mm (5.91 in.)
Trail 103,5 mm (4.07 in.)
Dry weight 190 Kg (418.9 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity 23 l (6.07 U.S. gal.)
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed* Full power version: 265.0 km/h (164.5 mph) / Restricted power version: 245,0 km/h (152 mph)
FRAME
Type CrMo Steel tubular trellis (TIG welded)
Rear swing arm pivot plates: material Aluminium alloy
FRONT SUSPENSION
Type “UPSIDE – DOWN” telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment
Rod dia. 50 mm (1.97 in.)
Travel on leg axis 130 mm (5.11 in.)
REAR SUSPENSION
Type Progressive, single shock absorber with rebound and compression (High speed / Low speed) damping and spring preload adjustment
Single sided swing arm: materiale Aluminium alloy
Wheel travel 120 mm (4.72 in.)
BRAKE
Front brake Double floating disc with Ø 320 mm (Ø 12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking band and aluminium flange
Front brake caliper Radial-type, single-piece with 4 pistons – Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.)
Rear brake Single steel disc with Ø 210 mm (Ø 8.27 in.) diameter
Rear brake caliper With 4 pistons – Ø 25,4 mm (Ø 1.00 in.)
RIM
Front: Material / size Forged aluminium alloy 3.50 ” x 17 ”
Rear: Material / size Forged aluminium alloy 6.00 ” x 17 ”
TYRES
Front 120/70 – ZR 17 M/C (58 W)
Rear 190/55 – ZR 17 M/C (75 W)
FAIRING
Material Thermoplastic
Source: MV Agusta
