MV Agusta Brutale 990R - Specifications & Review

Brutale 990R

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Articleid142470
CategoryNaked bike
MakeMV Agusta
ModelBrutale 990R
Year2011

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrametypeCrMo Steel tubular trellis (TIG welded)
FrontbrakesDouble disc. 4-piston
Frontbrakesdiameter320 mm (12.6 inches)
FrontsuspensionUpside-down telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload adjustment
Fronttyre120/70-ZR17
Frontwheeltravel130 mm (5.1 inches)
RearbrakesSingle disc. 4-piston
Rearbrakesdiameter210 mm (8.3 inches)
RearsuspensionProgressive, single shock absorber with rebound compression damping and spring preload
Reartyre190/55-ZR17
Rearwheeltravel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Trail104 mm (4.1 inches)

Engine & Transmission

Borexstroke76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Compression13.0:1
CoolingsystemOil & air
Displacement998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
DrivelinePrimay 50/79. Final 15/41.
EnginedetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
FuelsystemInjection. Sequential timed “Multipoint” electronic injection
Gearbox6-speed
Power139.00 HP (101.5 kW)) @ 10600 RPM
Topspeed265.0 km/h (164.7 mph)
Torque106.00 Nm (10.8 kgf-m or 78.2 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
TransmissiontypefinaldriveChain
Valvespercylinder4

Other Specifications

ColoroptionsRed or Black, both with Silver tank side panels.
Electrical12V 8.6 Ah battery. 350W alternator.
StarterElectric

Physical Measures & Capacities

Dryweight190.0 kg (418.9 pounds)
Fuelcapacity23.00 litres (6.08 gallons)
Groundclearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Overalllength2,093 mm (82.4 inches)
Powerweightratio0.7316 HP/kg
Reservefuelcapacity4.00 litres (1.06 gallons)
Seatheight830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weightincloilgasetc210.0 kg (463.0 pounds)

About MV Agusta

Country of Origin: Italy
Founder: Count Domenico Agusta
Best Known For: Grand Prix royalty and sensual modern sportbikes (F4, Brutale, Superveloce)

Company History

MV Agusta’s legend was forged on the racetrack—surreal streaks of GP titles in the 1950s–70s—and later reborn as a design house for desire. The modern era began with the F4: Massimo Tamburini’s sculpture of aluminum and exhausts, paired with sharp, rev-hungry inline-fours and top-shelf components. Naked Brutales brought that intensity to the street; triples added agility and tractability; the Superveloce wrapped contemporary engineering in retro glamour. Behind the romance sits serious hardware: trellis/plate frames, radial brakes, advanced electronics, and suspension that can be set to speak clearly. Volumes are small, finishes meticulous, and the ownership experience leans boutique—part of the appeal for connoisseurs. Historically, MV Agusta marries racing pedigree with couture design, proof that motorcycles can be art objects without denying their duty to thrill. Riding one feels like inhabiting a lineage: a front row to Italy’s conviction that speed and beauty are not separate ambitions.

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