MV Agusta Brutale 990R/1090RR: On the track or in the city?

MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR 2020

In his last years, the legendary Claudio Castiglioni, together with his brother Gianfranco, were completely in love with the MV Agusta brand, the racing team under this brand and, of course, the motorcycles of this brand. Having taken over MV Agusta, the Castiglioni family not only decided to bring back the glory days of this company, but also to make it a kind of Ferrari of motorcycles.

Actually, with this task, Claudio turned to the Ferrari Engineering design studio owned by Piero Ferrari (a design studio is essentially a design bureau whose tasks include not only the development of components, but also the creation of the external appearance). They, at his request, developed the most advanced and sophisticated 750 cc four-cylinder in-line engine, designed to resurrect MV Agusta. Based on it, maestro Massimo Tamburini would then create the most elegant superbike of all time. That’s what he did, almost from scratch creating the MV Agusta F4 750, which debuted at EICMA 1997 and simply eclipsed other sportbikes with its elegance.

MV AGUSTA Brutale 990R/1090RR

MV AGUSTA Brutale 990R/1090RR, 2010, 998/1078 cmz, 139/144.2 hp, 190 kg, €21,000/25,000
MV AGUSTA Brutale 990R/1090RR, 2010, 998/1078 cmz, 139/144 ,2 hp, 190 kg, €21,000/25,000

But first, Alan and I, without saying a word, unanimously noted the recognizable, already familiar appearance of the new Brutale. And the most striking element here is the headlight in the style of Salvador Dali’s flowing clock, although in fact almost ten years ago it was optics from a Porsche 993, personally adapted by MV Agusta President Claudio Castiglioni to the first “stripped” version of the F4 sportsbike. But this decision set the direction for the company’s naked design, which is followed to this day. But the headlight has become more advanced, now fashionable LED tracks have appeared in it.

Moto in cinema

Let's remember summer... The height of the season, the feeling of a headwind, a huge number of riders, just trying to throw off a fast (or not so fast) biker. Summer is a wonderful time, the time for all sorts of flowers to bloom and the biker to flourish - after all, he is inseparable from his motorcycle, he is one with his iron friend.

In the summer, in addition to all of the above, a huge number of films called “summer” are released. Why? Yes, because in the summer you want to hide from this heat in the cool halls of the cinema, drink cold Pepsi/beer, chew popcorn. And in the summer of 2009, a purely summer blockbuster, Throw of Cobra, was released . And such a motorcycle as the MV Agusta Brutale 910S starred in this film. You would know how long it took me to determine what kind of bike it was... About an hour passed.

So, I’ll say right away - I’m talking about a bike, not a movie. So don’t pay attention that in a movie worth $175,000,000, the graphics are a bit cheap, there are a lot of blunders and completely impossible things, especially regarding the physics of movement

I inserted two scenes from the film. The first - the full chase scene with Agusta's participation was blocked by YouTube, so you won't see it online (but you can download it from a file hosting service, link), but the second video - pieces from the chase scene.

According to the already established tradition, a small introduction to the course of the matter. Throw of Cobra is the eighth film directed by Stephen Sommers. He is known for his other films - The Mummy, Van Helsing and The Jungle Book. So, in Rise of Cobra we meet some of the coolest heroes who are part of a military unit called GI Joe (American Soldier Joe). As always, one fine day the world stands on the brink of disaster - a mega-powerful and very well-armed corporation appears, whose goal is to drag the whole world into one big butt war. And so our division, under such a strange (for me) name, begins to confront this sinister corporation.

To say that “Throw of Cobra” is a so-so film is hard to say. Everyone has different tastes , but I didn't particularly like it.

And now the cake! The Agusta, which I really like, is ridden by actress Rachel Nichols, who is named Scarlett in the film.

MV Agusta Brutale 910S

General information Year of manufacture: 2008 Segment according to MIC standard: Road, traditional Country of origin: Italy

Engine Battery (Ah): 9 Timing: DOHC Bore (mm/in): 76 / 2.99 Valves: 16 Valves per cylinder: 4 Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm): 70.8 / 96 Carburetor brand: Weber-Marelli Generator power W: 650 Power (hp/kW): 136 / 101.5 Maximum torque revolutions: 7900 Maximum power revolutions: 11000 Engine volume (cc/cubic inch): 909.1 / 55.5 Cooling: Liquid Starter: Electric Compression ratio: 131 Injection type: Direct injection Engine type: Horizontal, in-line Stroke (mm/in): 50.1 / 1.97 Number of strokes: 4 Number of cylinders: 4

Transmission Number of gears: 6 Final drive: Chain Gear ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6): 2.92 / 2.13 / 1.78 / 1.5 / 1.32 / 1.21 Final drive ratio: 2.87 Transmission type: Mechanical

Wheels and tires Rear tire (full specification): 190/50 ZR17 Front tire (full specification): 120/65 ZR17

Brake system Brake system brand: Nissin Rear brake diameter (in/mm): 8.3 / 210 Front brake diameter (in/mm): 12.2 / 310 Number of pistons in rear caliper: 4 Number of pistons in front caliper: 6 Type of rear brakes: Hydraulic , single disc Front brake type: Hydraulic, 2 disc

Suspension Rear suspension brand: Sachs Front suspension brand: Marzocchi Number of rear shock absorbers: 1 Rear suspension material: Aluminum Front suspension size (in/mm): 2 / 50 Rear suspension type: Swingarm, single-sided Front suspension type: Inverted fork Rear suspension travel ( in/mm): 4.7 / 120 Front suspension travel (in/mm): 5 / 126

Technical Specifications Length (in/mm): 79.6 / 2021.8 Caster (in/mm): 4 / 101.6 Ground clearance (in/mm): 5.3 / 134.6 Wheelbase (in/mm): 55.6 / 1412.2 Top speed (km/h) : 256.9 Maximum Engine RPM: 12000 Fuel Capacity (gal/L): 5 / 18.9 Reserve Fuel (gal/L): 1.1 / 4.2 Dry Weight (Lb/kg): 407.9 / 185 Specific Power (HP) : 0.33 Specific power kg/hp: 2.23 Width (in/mm): 29.9 / 759.5

The MV Agusta Brutale 910S was released in 2003. The 910S is an updated version of the MV Agusta Brutale, which appeared in 2001 and was greeted with delight by many fans of Italian nakeds (or nakeds, or nakeds - as you like). Well, the 910S differs from the older model in its engine - it has a capacity of 909 cubic meters, which adds 12 horses compared to the old one.

Agusta is equipped with a radial valve engine and a cassette-type gearbox. What’s remarkable is that the shafts can be removed without disassembling the entire power unit. The birdcage frame is made of chrome-molybdenum steel.

The front fork is Marzocchi Magnum, with adjustments for spring preload and hydraulic rebound resistance, and the rear suspension uses a fully adjustable Sachs monoshock absorber. To make it comfortable to ride, the factory kindly provided the ability to adjust the footrests. This beauty costs something like 700 thousand Russian rubles.

MV Agusta Brutale 910R

In addition to the 910S, in the same year (or maybe I’m wrong) a modification appeared with the letter R on the nameplate - 910R . It is equipped with a racing exhaust, a radial brake system, wear-resistant tires, a TiN front fork and other goodies. Of course, it was even more powerful (144 hp) and had a top speed of more than 260 km/h.

MV Agusta Brutale 989R

Progress does not stand still and in 2007 the 910S became the 989R . As you can see from the numbers, the streetfighter received a larger engine. Plus, to the delight of many motorcyclists, Agusta released the 1078 RR model with 147 horses and a top speed of 265 km/h.

Model - Brutale 989R 2008

Engine Engine type - four-cylinder, four valves per cylinder, four-stroke DOHC engine Number of cylinders - 4 Number of strokes - 4 Engine volume, cm3 - 982.3 Compression ratio - 12.2:1 Gas distribution system - DOHC Valves per cylinder - 4 Cooling system - Liquid Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm - 79.0 x 50.1 Power, kW/hp. @ rpm — 104 / 142 @ 10900 Torque, Nm @ rpm — 103.5 @ 8100 Carburetor (qty. x type) — Injector “Weber Marelli” 5SM ignition. sequential timed “Multipoint” electronic injection Clutch – Multi-disc, wet type

Transmission Type - Cassette type, constant mesh Main gear ratio - 50/79 1st gear - 13/38 109.8 Km/h @ 11650 2nd gear - 16/34 151.0 Km/h @ 11650 3rd gear - 18/ 32 180.5 Km/h @ 11650 4th gear - 20/30 213.9 Km/h @ 11650 5th gear - 22/29 243.4 Km/h @ 11650 6th gear - 19/23 265.0 Km/h @ 11650 Final gear ratio - 15×41 Number of gears - 19 (4 HP reserve)

Chassis Frame — CrMo Steel tubular trellis (TIG welded) Aluminum alloy Front suspension — Inverted telescopic fork, hydraulic Front suspension travel — 130 Rear suspension — Pendulum, progressive type. Progressive, single shock absorber with rebound and spring preload adjustment Rear suspension travel - 120 Front brakes - Two floating discs, 310mm in diameter. Four-piston radial caliper Rear brakes - 210mm steel disc, four-piston caliper

Dimensions and weight Wheelbase, mm - 1,410 Seat height, mm - 805 Ground clearance, mm - 135 Front wheels - Aluminum alloy 3.50" x 17" Rear wheels - Aluminum alloy 6.00" x 17" Length, mm - 2,020 Width, mm — 760 Front fork reach, mm — 101.5 Dry weight, kg — 185

Further more! In 2010, the world saw two Brutals at once - 990R and 1090R . Agusta updated everything - engine, suspension, wheels, lights, brake systems, and everything else. But the question arises - what is the difference between the 990R and 1090R? The answer is simple: the MV Agusta Brutale 1090R boasts a traction control system and the ability to select injection maps.

As some test drivers say, the Agusta 990R behaves on the road like a true sportsbike, only without plastic.

MV Agusta Brutale 1090R

I will not give the technical characteristics of the 990R, I will limit myself only to the 1090R. I hope no one minds?

Engine

Engine type - four-cylinder, 4 stroke, 16 valve Number of cylinders - 4 Number of strokes - 4 Ignition / Starting - ? / electric Engine volume, cm3 — 1078 Compression ratio — 13:1 Gas distribution system — DOHC Valves per cylinder — 4 Cooling system — Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm — 79×55 Power, kW/l. With. @ rpm - 106 / 144.2 @ 10600 (limited 73 / 100 @ 8000) Torque, Nm @ rpm - 115 @ 8000 (limited 93 @ 6600) Carburetor (qty. x type) - Magneti Marelli 5SM ignition - injection integrated system with Mikuni throttle body; induction discharge electronic ignition; sequential timed Multipoint electronic injection Clutch - multi-disc in oil bath

Dynamics and efficiency Maximum speed, km/h - 265 (245 limited) Fuel tank volume, l - 23

Transmission Type - Cassette type, constant mesh Main gear ratio - 50/79 1st gear - 13/38 2nd gear - 16/34 3rd gear - 18/32 4th gear - 20/30 5th gear - 22/29 6th gear - 19/23 Final gear ratio - 15/41 Number of gears - 6

Chassis Frame - CrMo Steel tubular trellis (TIG welded) - aluminum frame Front suspension - Inverted fork, telescopic type, hydraulic. Front suspension travel - 130 Rear suspension - Pendulum, progressive Rear suspension travel - 120 Front brakes - Two floating discs, 320mm, four-piston calipers Rear brakes - Disc, 210mm, four-piston caliper

Dimensions and weight Wheelbase, mm - 1438 Seat height, mm - 830 Ground clearance, mm - 150 Front wheels - Forged aluminum alloy 3.50 "x 17" Rear wheels - Forged aluminum alloy 6.00 "x 17" Length, mm - 2093 Width, mm — 760 Front fork reach, mm — 103.5 Dry weight, kg — 190

Since I started courting the Agusta 1090R, then of course I need to show how it drives

Well, that’s all. In our city (and I live in Ufa, the Republic of Bashkortostan, this is in Russia) it’s already past midnight, my leg hurts (I have a sprain :(( ) and in general I somehow want to sleep... But I still need watch the series... It's a pity there are no motorcycles in Supernatural. I would talk about them

PS I completely forgot! Here in this post there are tons and tons of photos of the MV Agusta Brutale 910S. But in this post there are photographs of the newest Brutal 1090R. Enjoy!

MV AGUSTA Brutale 990R/1090RR

The official presentation of the new products will take place at the Milan show, although all the secrets have already been revealed. According to Enrico D'Onufrio, chief executive of MV Agusta, the motorcycles are 85% redesigned compared to previous versions, but the styling and signature radial valve arrangement are retained. By tradition, there are two parallel modifications, one of which is more advanced. Of course, in the new pair it is 1090RR - by 5 hp. more powerful and better equipped. The richness of the RR (note the price) lies in the built-in rotary steering damper (26 clicks of adjustment!), slipper clutch (“slipper” clutch, i.e. with reverse slip), forged wheels with ultra-thin spokes and a rear shock absorber with full a range of adjustments (including high and low speed damping). Interestingly, the dry weight of both bikes is the same, as is the declared maximum speed of 265 km/h.

The most beautiful motorcycle

The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR was announced at EICMA 2021, where the public chose it as the most beautiful motorcycle. Adrian Morton's aggressive design includes some alien touches here and there, but in this case the touches are perfectly balanced and work well with the rest of the design elements.

The completely redesigned 998 cc engine with double overhead camshafts produces excellent power - 208 hp at 13,000 rpm. It is equally important that the peak torque value of 116 Nm is achieved at 11,000 rpm, and a powerful and flat torque plateau begins at 3,500 rpm. The maximum speed is approximately 290 km/h, and an advanced set of electronics ensures that even the average rider can reliably harness all this power. The frame structure retains the classic design - a steel tube cage around the front section of the engine defines the geometry of the front end, and then the tubular structure is attached to massive aluminum "jaws" that wrap around the rear section of the engine and house the single-sided swingarm axle.

Nothing radically new has appeared in the frame design, but extensive research has allowed us to find the optimal steering geometry and weight distribution. The steering angle is very sporty, 23.3 degrees, which, combined with a 30mm traverse offset, results in a trail of 97.2mm.

The compact wheelbase of 141cm and the extensive use of light alloys and composites ensure that the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR weighs 186kg, 52 percent of which is at the front. The seat, located at a height of 845mm, is not too low, but thanks to its shape it allows you to easily place both feet on the ground.

As already mentioned, the suspension features top-of-the-line digitally controlled Öhlins components : a fully adjustable 43mm NIX EC fork and a TTX EC rear shock. Two Brembo Stylema monobloc radial brake calipers are mounted on 320mm front discs. The wheels are 120/70-17 at the front and 200/55-17 at the rear.

Despite belonging to the naked class, the Brutale 1000 RR is equipped with aerodynamic elements designed to ensure efficiency and comfort for the rider. The main effect is provided by the wings, which create significant downforce at speeds above 160 km/h.

MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR 2020

The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR is beautifully finished and remarkably balanced, feeling extremely solid, tightly built and precisely fitted, with excellent handling at high speeds. The landing and aerodynamics, despite the absence of a windshield, provide good wind protection even at speeds prohibitive for roads, if, of course, you ride in leather and not in travel textiles. At the same time, the Brutale 1000 RR is quite capable of driving comfortably at almost walking speed.

MV AGUSTA Brutale 990R/1090RR

Despite the increase in wheelbase by 28 mm, the Brutale looks so compact and short - just like a toy. And when you sit in the saddle, you feel like you’re sitting on the front wheel. But the seating position has been improved: while remaining quite sporty, it has become more comfortable (the steering wheel is raised and the handles are slightly moved back) and now it is not necessary to “hang on your hands” all the time.

MV AGUSTA Brutale 990R/1090RR

When you start the Brutale and hear the sound of a rich, bassy exhaust, you immediately feel that the engine has very extraordinary abilities. When leaving the pit lane for the Misano track, I notice a harsh pick-up from the fully closed throttle - the settings are not ideal, Alan also noticed this. But further, from 2500 rpm to the limiter at 12000 rpm, the torque curve is simply impeccable, suffice it to say that the RR has 115 Nm at 8000 rpm - this is the maximum, and 80 Nm is achieved already at 4000, while at 7000 is a mind-blowing rush that leads to a state of euphoria. The younger one has very similar characteristics and the “taste” traction and dynamic qualities are practically the same. And the datalogging results confirm this - lap times and speeds are almost the same. Well, except that the 1090 is a little more willing to lift the wheel in the first three gears at the exit of a turn.

MV Agusta

The 2021 MV Agusta Brutale 800 range includes the new Brutale Rosso model, aimed at city bikers and those who want an MV Agusta for less money.
The Italian manufacturer has made important improvements to the 2021 Brutale 800, including engine and chassis modifications. So, let's take a closer look at the MV Agusta Brutale Rosso 2021, as well as the Brutale RR and RR SCS. It is quite easy to distinguish each modification of the MV Agusta Brutale 800 800 2021 from each other. The Rosso is a budget option that's about 20% cheaper than the top-of-the-line RR, while the RR SCS comes with a Radius CX clutch designed in collaboration with Rekluse.

The Brutale's 3-cylinder engine is now Euro5 compliant. MV Agusta engineers have also reduced friction losses. They installed new connecting rods and balance shaft bearings, as well as the main crankshaft bearings, as well as new DLC-coated pushrods. New fuel injectors have increased injection pressure by 14 percent.

The exhaust manifold and muffler are new. They were installed in order to improve engine settings and optimize the distribution of power and torque across the entire speed range. Peak power is now 140 hp, torque 86 Nm. The Rosso version has lower performance characteristics compared to the RR or RR SCS.

The clutch has also been updated. The standard clutch has been improved with a new pressure plate, and the SCS has a new pressure plate. A quickshifter is standard along with an EAS 3.0 sensor. MV Agusta has also improved the engine control algorithms to improve the connection between the throttle and the rear wheel.

New metal plates have been incorporated into the steel frame to make the bike more rigid and stable. Side plates improve longitudinal and torsional rigidity. Due to changes to the frame, the suspension had to be reconfigured. A new lever system was made for the shock absorber, and the suspension travel increased by 5 mm.

MV Agusta has collaborated with e-Novia to create a new six-axis IMU system specifically for the 800 models. The new system is more accurate in working with the settings of traction control, wheel control, and ABS.

New 5.5-inch LCD instrument panel and switches have improved control of electronic systems. GPS, Bluetooth, Mobisat tracker (fall detection and alarm), MV Ride app - everything is integrated into the MV Agusta Brutale 800 2021, although Rosso owners will not have a Mobisat tracker.

All new models are equipped with a Continental MK100 ABS unit, which is sensitive to the angle of the motorcycle. Among other things, we note the adaptive LED headlight and improved saddle.

Differences of MV Agusta Brutale Rosso 2021:

1. the red line of revolutions is 1200 lower - 12000 rpm
2. power 112 hp at 11,000 rpm instead of 140 hp. at 12,300 rpm on RR
3. top speed 236 km/h instead of 245 km/h for the RR
4. fuel consumption 5 l/100 km instead of 5.9 l/100 km on RR
5. suspension is the same as on the RR, but the Marzocchi fork is without DLC coating
6. Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 tires instead of Pirelli Diablo Rosso III on RR

MV AGUSTA Brutale 990R/1090RR

And thanks to revised injection settings and good torque, there is no need to change gears all the time. There was even a seditious thought that a couple of gears in the gearbox were clearly unnecessary. Compared to previous versions, gear shifts are much clearer and smoother, although neutral is only well caught from first gear. And the control lights on the panel are somewhat blind in bright sunlight, which causes some inconvenience at first.

MV AGUSTA Brutale 990R/1090RR

It is unlikely that Japanese manufacturers will ever be able to make a motorcycle with such charisma

On the new roadsters, the suspensions are tuned for comfort, so the bike no longer prances on the uneven roads that abound in the mountain roads around Misano - and we rode on them for more than two and a half hours. And now I understand why there are so many Italians among first-class motorcycle and auto racers - after driving along local serpentines to work and back for several months, track days will no longer be needed. The roads themselves are no worse than tracks in terms of turning configurations. In addition, the factory testers leading us simply ignored the speed limit signs - under the “30” sign, the speedometer confidently showed one ahead... And the suspensions can be twisted, fortunately the adjustment ranges are very wide. This is what many colleagues did during track sessions with the help of company mechanics - in a slightly pressed state (from the basic settings), the behavior of street fighters came close to ideal, even in comparison with sportbikes.

MV AGUSTA Brutale 990R/1090RR

As for the damper that the 1090 is equipped with in stock, I agree with the statement of the former chief designer of MV Agusta Tamburini (who left the company after its acquisition by Harley-Davidson), who called such devices “a band-aid to eliminate the shortcomings of the frame design.” That is, let it be, of course, it certainly adds coolness to the owner, but there is simply no obvious need for it on the Brutale - we did not notice any difference in behavior with the 990 (without damper). And this already speaks of the close to ideal geometry and, accordingly, the handling of roadsters - entering a turn while braking, braking during a turn, a forced change in trajectory - you want to do all this again and again, the amount of thrill you get from driving the Brutale is so great.

Competitors.

Triumph Street Triple RS.

Triumph Street Triple RS
Triumph tried to make a clear street motorcycle that you would want to ride again and again. It’s unlikely that anyone will argue with the statement that the Triumph Street Triple RS has become one of the company’s most beautiful roadsters. Particularly eye-catching are the dual headlights, angular windshield and sharp body lines. The Triumph Street Triple is said to be inspired by a focused, nose-down stance. It was a huge step forward in terms of design evolution compared to its predecessors. The motorcycle is equipped with a new body, wind deflector, radiator and integrated intake system. It is powered by a Daytona 765 engine.

The Triumph Street Triple RS variant is the most powerful, it produces 121 hp and 77.28 Nm of torque. It feels close to the liter class, all thanks to the unique engine design, ECU and special tuning. Together these components make it the most explosive motorcycle ever built by the British legends. The new Street Triple has an amazing riding position, with the rider positioned exactly in the middle of the bike. This landing provides maximum control over the vehicle and safety.

The Triumph Street Triple RS comes with an electronic throttle. The RS moves under the control of the most top components: a 41 mm fork with compression, rebound and preload adjustment, an Öhlins STX40 monoshock with a remote reservoir, Brembo M50 radial calipers and premium Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires.

MV AGUSTA Brutale 990R/1090RR

Rear Shock - Fully Adjustable
Rear Shock - Fully Adjustable

MV Agusta Brutale - a motorcycle that you can't ride without a happy smile on your face

For the first two track sessions (990 and 1090 in turn), the traction control systems (stock on both) were turned off, apparently so that we could feel closer to nature. As a result, when they were activated in subsequent sessions (by default they turned on level “7” - almost for “dummies”, there are 8 levels in total), it was not immediately possible to feel its work. I tried to deliberately overdo it with opening the gas at the exit of the turn - it works, very unobtrusively “strangling” the engine, while loosening the reins in time, maintaining the trajectory. There was no opportunity to play with the levels, but the system is certainly useful - and not only on the track. On the road, its intervention can be invaluable, for example, if you get in the way of sand in a turn, and you are already “opening up”, enjoying the handling - this is where the traction control will protect you from falling. But it won’t be able to deceive the laws of physics - we must remember this.

MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR – Test Review (Video)

The understanding of art has changed over the course of human existence, depending on the era and point of its application, along with the evolution of philosophical, social and aesthetic norms and assessments.

Art is not only a way of cultural activity that satisfies a person’s love for beauty, but also its product itself, delivering aesthetic pleasure to those who are able to understand it and can contemplate it.

MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR is the embodiment of all of the above, and it is not without reason that the slogan and philosophy of a company with a difficult fate was, is and will be the phrase “Motorcycle Art”, which fully conveys the true goal and value of the Italian motorcycle industry.

The MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR is the first and most powerful motorcycle in its class with such power, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 with the same power appeared in the same 2021, but still a little later.

The first was MV Agusta, and when we saw it for the first time in Milan, we could not even think that we would be able to spend an unforgettable weekend with it on the Sochi serpentines.

Inline 998 cc four with a power of 208 hp, 116.5 Nm of torque, Öhlins Nix electronic suspension, phenomenal Brembo Stylema brakes, all kinds of electronic systems controlled by Bosch 9 Plus and so on - many other modern motorcycles can boast of all this, but this is exactly what The way this dish is prepared from the same ingredients in the kitchen in Varese is incomparable!

I’d like to think so, but the first 10 minutes in the saddle of the Brutale 1000RR squeezed out of me the phrase “I don’t like...”, which caused equal bewilderment in everyone who heard it. And the point here is primarily in ergonomics:

Footpegs raised “behind the ears”, 845 mm seat height, a purely sporty, extreme forward tilt, ridiculous mirrors that increase the width of the steering wheel by more than twenty centimeters - all this does not in any way coincide with the objective, at first glance, purpose of the Brutale 1000RR - the city.

I spent some time with this thought, and it did not leave me until the turns began, quick turns...

Of course, this is the highlight of all Agustas, and the Brutale 1000RR is no exception. She drives as confidently as possible, everywhere, at any angle of inclination, even with the electronics turned off, and nothing except the fear that you will not be able to cope with her, yes, with HER, will be able to prevent you from enjoying driving.

But there is a nuance, she is far from a vegetarian, and does not recognize “vegetables,” so in order to ride her, it is desirable, or rather, even necessary, to have the appropriate level of skills.

So if you decide to show off in front of your friends, and you received the VA (or skill) a year, two, three ago - put it in the garage for a tackle as an exhibit - it will kill you even in the “Rain” mode, as epic as it can!

No, the electronics, if you touch the traction control and corner ABS, work flawlessly, but the wheelie control (FLC) allows you to lift the wheel into the sky. There are also complaints about the work of the quickshifter with the blipper - gentle pressing and stroking of the gearbox foot is not perceived, you have to be tougher with the Italian.

Tougher should be one of the company’s slogans. The company needs to issue one Agusta, no matter which one (except Turismo Veloce), to the Russian Avtodor, to check the quality of the roads, because the slightest irregularities are reflected immediately and as uncomfortable as possible.

At the same time, I cannot say that the MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR is losing stability, because the top-end Öhlins electronic suspension is capable of maintaining control even on poor surfaces, of course, if you don’t go for all the money, and the money, for a second, is 3.6 million rubles.

There are also no problems with wobbling (read about the skill above), an electronic damper from the same manufacturer copes with a bang. Just like the Brembo Stylema brakes, they stop the Italian projectile as effectively and controllably as possible.

In general, it is absolutely pointless to evaluate the top components; everything works exceptionally well, and it cannot be any other way.

But we can talk about design. Of course, the MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR is a very beautiful car. You can separately admire the creations of many brands, and they will also be incredible, but as soon as you approach MV Agusta, they all turn into a nondescript, ordinary picture, which is immediately lost against the backdrop of art.

Every line, every curve, every element is thought out here. This is a motorcycle that you want to touch at the first opportunity, and believe me, you will touch it! Agusta, every Agusta, is made with love, this is far from a mass market product, you can be endlessly proud of just owning it. Well, there’s definitely no doubt that absolutely 100% of people will turn their heads at her every time.

Let's return to the motor. So, the character, of course, is absolutely sportbike, the tachometer is marked with 3000 rpm. and not by chance, because nothing happens at all until three, just like before five...

In general, the MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR begins to live after nine, or even ten thousand revolutions, but this does not mean that there are no low-ends. They exist, they are just very few, namely, when the gas is opened, the motorcycle does not shake, does not twitch, but simply begins to accelerate very smoothly, as if a concrete block is tied to it, plus long gears contribute to this even more.

But as soon as the rpm mark exceeds 9-10 thousand, you get such acceleration, and at almost any speed, that you could not even dream of. Moreover, at this moment you will first experience the greatest fear in your life, and only then the pleasure of being able to control it!

In other words, it is not suitable for teenage traffic light races, it is not for that, it is above that, it punishes anyone even before the start with just one nameplate on the tank.

Anyone who wants to throttle while standing next to her can simply be looked down upon, and this will be enough to win, which she will definitely bring on an extended distance or section of turns.

To sum it up, we can safely say that the MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR is the best in this class that I have ever ridden in 19 years of experience, and if it is under you, it is already a victory. Although who is under whom is still a question...

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The running boards are a work of art
The running boards are a work of art

I'll mention Tamburini again - the former permanent chief designer preferred Nissin six-piston calipers to Brembo radial calipers, considering them more powerful and better controlled and not as harsh. But Michelangelo of motorcycles did not finish working on these bikes, and the new team chose Brembo. We can assure you, together with Alan Cathcart, that it turned out no worse. There are enough brakes with a fair margin; no particular advantage was noticed with the more poncho monobloc calipers on the 1090RR. To characterize the brakes, I’ll say that in the first sessions I overbraked quite a bit before turning after long straights at speeds of about 200 km/h, involuntarily leaving myself a margin of about 50 meters - well, you never expect such a slowdown. Then, having gotten used to the fantastic capabilities of the braking system, I made an adjustment.

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A considerable share of the credit for the refined handling should be given to the rubber. And, according to information from reliable sources, the choice of tires took place literally a few days before the test - and as a result, the 990 had Pirelli Diablo Rosso, and the 1090 had Dunlop Qualifier - apparently, opinions were divided... I still haven’t decided for myself, which is better. Both provide fantastic grip, warming up literally on the first lap around the track. (In parentheses, I note that the opinions of colleagues were divided almost in half, which confirms the “political” nature of the issue.) The most important thing is that both models ideally correspond to the capabilities of Brutale, which, in fact, is what is required of them.

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The passenger seat can be hidden under the cover
The passenger seat can be hidden under the cover

None of the Japanese companies have yet created (and are unlikely to ever create) a naked with an inline “four” with such charisma and so much practical charm. MV Agusta Brutale is a unique motorcycle that you can’t ride without a satisfied smile on your face. Somewhat capricious - but good...

Specifications and Dimensions

The 2021 Brutale 800 RR is powered by a 798cc inline three-cylinder engine. cm, 4-stroke engine and 12 valves. This engine has a maximum power output of 140 horsepower and 87 Nm.

The bore is (3.1" x 2.1"), the compression ratio is 13:3:1, and the timing system is DOHC, which comes with a standard mechanical chain tensioner and DLC pushrod. The starter is electric, the cooling system separates liquid and oil radiators.

Engine power is transferred to the transmission, which is equipped with a hydraulically actuated multi-plate wet clutch and a reverse torque limiter. The gearbox is a six-speed cassette type with constant mesh. Main gear - 16/41.

The overall length of the 2021 MV Agusta 800 RR is 204.5 cm, the overall width is 87.5 cm, the wheelbase is 140 cm, the seat height is 83 cm and the ground clearance is 13.5 cm. The dry weight of this motorcycle is 175 kg. These are great sizes for a compact sports car that you can drive every day.

MV AGUSTA Brutale 990R/1090RR

The new Brutale is a trendsetter in the advanced naked sector

WILL BRUTALE BECOME A BUELL?

Who can give more accurate information about the future of MV Agusta than the president of the company that owns it? Alan Cathcart spoke with Keith Vandell, president of Harley-Davidson, which purchased the legendary brand in August 2008.

Keith Wandell

Keith Vandell - current president of Harley-Davidson
Keith Vandell - current president of Harley-Davidson

— Mr. Vandell, why did Harley-Davidson buy MV Agusta?

— I was not yet working in the company at that time, since then there have been many organizational changes, that is, this decision was made by people who no longer work at HD. Therefore, everything I say is speculative information. I guess the company was thinking about how to enter the European “adrenaline sportbike” market, as I call this segment. If you look at Buell's promising developments, they belong to the Sport Touring and Sport Adventure segments, where HD is also not represented. These sectors are practically owned by BMW, so I think the idea behind the acquisition of the Italian brand was to expand our presence in Europe.

— What problems of MV Agusta do you intend to solve first?

— Now the key issue for MV Agusta is distribution; in most countries of the world it is very difficult to purchase a motorcycle of this brand. This doesn't mean that MVs or Buells should be placed in HD showrooms right now. We are talking about a showroom within a showroom or a separate dealer network. That is, the future of the brand directly depends on how quickly we manage to create a network for MV sales.

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— HD does not have off-road motorcycles in its lineup, but dealers have been asking for one for several years, especially in the USA. Cagiva (part of the MV Agusta group - editor's note) won world motocross championships in the 80s - could this be a platform for Harley-Davidson to enter the off-road motorcycle market?

— With the Cagiva brand, yes, we are working on it.

— It’s clear with the MV Agusta brand - it’s an exclusive, expensive brand with limited editions, like Ferrari, for example. It’s also clear with Cagiva SUVs, but are there any plans to develop Cagiva road models with V-twin as mass products, competing with BMW, Aprilia and others?

— Our entire production program is now being analyzed - Harley-Davidson, Buell, and MV Agusta. Since the company now has so many resources, the question is how to properly manage them. Therefore, I will be able to answer closer to the end of the year - now we are still analyzing the situation.

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Claudio Castiglioni, Jim Ziemer and Matt Levatich (from left to right) finalized the deal in August 2008
Claudio Castiglioni, Jim Ziemer and Matt Levatich (from left to right) sealed the deal in August 2008

— Is the company going to acquire any other “affected” motorcycle brands in the current economic situation?

- No, we have no such plans. We must wisely manage what we have already acquired.

— Since you are going to bring Buell closer to Harley-Davidson, is a connection between MV Agusta and Buell possible?

“Now we are looking at what can connect these two brands, what can glue them together.

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— Harley-Davidson is partly a sports brand, whose decades of success on flat tracks reinforce the brand's authority in the United States. Are there any plans to use the legendary racing history of MV Agusta to benefit the brand and return to the world “Superbike”?

— We have many other priority tasks. Yes, MV's racing history often attracts buyers, but we must first establish a proper dealer network. And when the economy comes out of the crisis, we want to be in a much better position than just success on the track.

MV Agusta Brutale 990R/1090RR: On the track or in the city?

Motorcycle Brutale 1090R (2012): technical characteristics, photos, videos

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