September 28, 2009 – With 15,400 MV Agusta Brutale models sold
worldwide, through a decade boasting
countless international design awards and accolades, MV Agusta proudly introduces the new Brutale 990R and
1090RR for 2010.
Conceived at MV Agusta’s CRC design
center, the highly-anticipated launch of the brand new
Brutale models signifies a new renaissance for the
distinguished Italian brand, known for its success
crafting high-performance, beautifully designed
motorcycles.
With U.S. prices set at $15,000 for the Brutale 990R and
$18,000 for the Brutale 1090RR, MV Agusta is currently
unveiling the new 2010 bikes for the first time at
the famed Misano Autodromo circuit in Italy.
2010 MV Agusta Brutale 990 R
Completely
reengineered in every facet of its design with only the
newest components featuring the latest technology, MV Agusta produced a brand new Brutale 990R and 1090 RR
which still capture the aggressive, legendary aesthetic
of its predecessor.
Made in the world famous spirit of MV Agusta, the
company ensured every aspect of the design and
production for the new Brutale was overseen in-house.
Using the knowledge gained from a winning tradition of
racing excellence with 38 world championship titles and
37 manufacturers’ championships alongside motorcycle
icon Giacomo Agostini, MV Agusta focused on producing
the most versatile Brutale to date, with all the
track-ready power of previous models, but with
revolutionary attention brought to comfort and ease of
riding at any speed.
“With the unveiling of the new Brutale 990R and 1090RR,
MV Agusta looks forward to once again showing the world
why the company continues to be one of the most
respected names in the motorcycle industry,” comments MV
Agusta Director of U.S. Operations, Larry Ferracci.
“The
launch of the new Brutale models marks a revolution for
the MV Agusta brand as it moves forward producing
motorcycles echoing the spirit of its Italian heritage
while also demonstrating the highest quality of
manufacturing".
Founded in Italy in 1945, MV Agusta has created some of
the most exquisite, sought-after motorcycles in the
world, renowned for their attention to detail, superior
craftsmanship, and provocative design. MV Agusta boasts
an unprecedented 75 Championship titles securing its
place in the annals of motorsport legend.
Brutale 990 R: Identity Transformed Almost a decade has passed since the appearance of the
first Brutale, a prestigious, naked motorcycle with
fascinating design, power, and speed. Its
characteristics, unique and unmistakable, have made it
famous the world over, enabling it to win coveted prizes
as the most beautiful motorcycle of the year.
The Brutale pushes the limits of research and technology
in its 2010 models -- the 990R and the 1090RR. With its
state-of-the-art components, the 2010 Brutale delivers
acclaimed performance and ease of riding, in keeping
with the “Made in MV” formula: a commitment to
excellence in componentry, in the design of which MV
Agusta is at the forefront.
The “easy” handling enable
the Brutale to compete with the Japanese bikes; it is
agile and instinctive in the hands of the rider. It
excels on the racetrack, and its eclectic elegance and
charm thrill even the casual admirer.
To achieve these results, it was necessary to replace
85% of the components, but the new Brutale has preserved
the significant style features of previous versions. The
work carried out on the 990R and 1090RR cannot be
defined as mere restyling; rather, it is a silent MV Agusta revolution.
There is little left of the old Brutale model. From the
aesthetics, to the engine, to the rolling chassis, no
component can be interchanged with those of the previous
versions.
MV Agusta Brutale: A Brief History
Created in 2001 with a 750 engine, the Brutale
instantly stirred motorcyclists, who
were enthusiastic, but also insatiable, to the extent
that MV immediately pushed
on towards more extreme limits in search of absolute performance.
The first change came in 2003; the 910S gained 12 hp
over the 750, with its
139 horsepower, and a torque of almost 73 ft-lb which,
with the increase of 160 cc,
completed the job. The R version was even more
powerful -- 144 hp with racing
exhausts; a professional rolling chassis that included
radial brakes, forged rims
and TiN-treated front forks; and an engine capable of
reaching speeds of 163 mph.
The second evolution took place in 2007: the engine was
made even larger, the
910S became the 989R, and the meanest model was named
the 1078RR.
These demonstrated incredible power, 142 and 147 hp
respectively, with torque
varying between 74 ft-lb and 84 ft-lb, and a top speed
of around 167 mph.
Each model had a different rolling chassis, with the
“professional” version boasting
enhanced performance.
Throughout the years, the face of the Brutale never
changed expression; it only
flexed its muscles to be stronger and more athletic,
always coming in two
versions, the basic and the sport.
In its career, it donned elite dress for limited
editions.
The “Serie Oro” (“Gold Series”) was the first to make
its debut, which was an all
red 750 special with a limited production number of only
300 units worldwide.
The Serie Oro was presented along side the first
standard model of the MV Brutale.
After the Italian win in the 2006 World Cup, the “Italy”
version was launched, a
replica for motorcycle enthusiasts and collectors of the
limited edition Brutale that
MV Agusta President Claudio Castiglioni wanted to give
to each player on the
Italian team. Only 124 units were made, all light blue,
with the proud inscription
“Champions of the World.”
More recent times have seen the “Hydrogen” (100 units),
created in the partnership
with the clothing company of the same name, which can be
purchased from
MV Agusta dealers as well as from the luxurious
boutiques of this prestigious
name in fashion.
The latest creation is the “Wally,” resulting from a
co-branding with Monte Carlo
based Wally, the largest manufacturer of yachts. Only
118 units were made,
signifying the 118-foot length of the extraordinary
motor boat that has become
an international icon among luxury watercraft.
2010 MV Agusta Brutale 990 R Front and Over Tank Views.
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The New Brutale 990 R
There is little left of the old Brutale model, as 85%
of the parts have been completely
redesigned. From the aesthetics, to the engine, to the
rolling chassis, no component
can be interchanged with those of the previous versions.
Some of the new parts include:
Front wheel rim, either gravity die-cast, or forged
Front brake disk
Suspensions Internals (oil dynamics and components of
the front fork)
Instrument cluster (design, logic definition and
information handling)
Brake pump with integrated tank
Headlight
Mirrors with directional indicators
Handlebar
Handgrips
Steering damper
Fuel pump
Fuel filler cap
Inner damper (oil dynamics and inside components)
Rear swingarm
Rear turn signals
Taillight
Pressure die-cast rear taillight support
Rear wheel hub, either gravity die-cast, or forged
Many of these parts have been designed and crafted by MV Agusta, rather than
sourced from market suppliers, thereby affording
technical and aesthetic perfection.
Of all the world’s manufacturers, only MV Agusta
obsessively pursues aesthetic
perfection in its component design, because its aim is
to make beautiful what
others make only functional.
And, without being
presumptuous, the Brutale is
the best example there is on the market.
2010 MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR Instruments
Brutale 990 R: Aesthetics
The Headlight: The headlight retains the same drop profile
and the same dimensions, but introduces a fresh, more
modern design, which takes account also of a modified
support, but eliminates the direction indicators. Inside, in addition to a new poly-ellipsoidal element,
there is a system of 8 LEDs that create a “light strip”
effect, like that found on cars, which for motorcycles
is entirely new.
Instruments: The new lines
of the instrument cluster have abandoned the soft shapes
of the previous cluster to achieve a style that is in
keeping with the modern, slender features of the
bodywork. It is designed to fit a personalized,
interchangeable cover, which the rider can select from
those available in the accessory line.
The instruments
are also all new, working in conjunction with the engine
control module via a high speed CAN line, retaining the
split dial, with the rev counter, which is even more
precise. The two LCD screens have been enlarged and have
even more functions.
There is now an indicator showing
which gear is engaged, the fuel level, the speed, the
hazard key, the water temperature, and the chronometer
function, with memory of laps and of times. The
instruments are already set up to use a system for
monitoring tire pressure.
Handlebar: The fitting of the handlebar is flexible, to
improve comfort and to reduce the vibration level. On
the integrated handlebar clamps, the upper triple clamp
assembly, including the handlebar clamp, is new.
This
latter has been designed with an elegant hinge release
system, which enables the handlebar group to be quickly
dismantled. The handgrips also have a new design, with
an alternation of smooth and rough areas that improves
grip.
Rear View Mirrors: The rearview mirrors are larger and
have more volume for greater visibility, but have also
been placed higher up than before; the arm is in
pressure die-cast aluminum, to reduce vibrations and to
improve stability. They house LED direction indicators
(3 on each side), which are perfectly incorporated
into the rear mirror assembly, yielding a cleaner line
than the traditional position.
Key Block: The ignition block is the very latest
generation, fitted with an immobilizer, the presence of
which is indicated by a red light on the instrument
cluster. The fuel cap is also new, with an advanced
design in which the MV name stands out on the back,
thanks to careful and precise manufacturing.
Bodywork and Fittings: The air ducts for the
air box are larger and tapered directing additional
airflow. The radiator protections, no longer in metal
and integrated with the mechanical components, are now
part of the bodywork. In addition to streamlining the
radiator and protecting it, they act as ducts to provide
better cooling.
The most evolved part of the motorcycle
is the rear, thanks to a thinner, more modern tail,
which makes sitting more comfortable. The LED taillight
is integrated into the tail, which is no longer in
plastic, but is pressure die-cast in aluminum, and is an
entirely new design element.
The two beautiful exhausts,
which flow along the right side of the motorcycle, have
been enhanced, eliminating the welding at the tips of
the silencers and, above all, featuring an even more
inclined and thinner cut that matches the lines of the
bodywork. The external engine supports are sleeker and,
along with the side stand, are embellished with the MV
logos in relief.
The 990R version comes in two colors: Red or Black, both
with Silver tank side panels.
Brutale 990 R Engine
The engine size has increased from 982.3 cc to 998 cc
without any variation in layout. The cylinder bore and
stroke have gone from 79 x 50.1 mm to 76 x 55 mm. The
reconfiguration of the 4 cylinders, with 16 radial
valves, seeks to make power delivery smoother, with a
response that is more progressive, solid, and harmonious
than before, especially when opening-closing and when
accelerating.
For this purpose, a new 46 mm Mikuni throttle body
assembly, with a non-return feed that is 0.33 lbs
lighter than the previous one, has been installed. The
new throttle body assembly is operated by Marelli 5SM
electronics, which perform better than the previous, and
which feature new software for such things as traction
control (for which 8 adjustments can be made) and a
double EFI map.
No alterations have been made to the materials,
measurements, and profiles used on the thermal side, but
the new electronics allow for the elimination of the
position sensor of the camshaft.
The completely
redesigned engine crank case is 1.32 lbs lighter than
the previous one, and is fitted with a counter-rotating
balancing shaft to resist high-frequency secondary
vibrations, which has been placed at the front of the
engine and is driven directly by the primary
transmission gear.
While the transmission ratios remain
the same, the internal gearbox command mechanism is
entirely new, redesigned to allow adopting a gear
sensor, and to provide a smoother and more comfortable
shift of the lever. Using this new sensor, the engine
control unit is able to optimize the injection and
ignition calibrations and the position of the exhaust
valve according to the demands of the individual gears.
There is also a new Mitsubishi, Neodymium-Iron-Boron
generator, cooled by a high pressure internal oil jet,
which - together with the new transmission system and a
damper that incorporates an elastomer vibration
canceling system - contributes to saving a full 3.52
lbs.
The lubrication circuit has also been entirely renewed,
with a double rotor pump which is smaller and lighter
(by 0.75 lb), but more efficient than the previous one. The circuit is no longer divided, as it was before, and
the pump serves the radiator and the engine which are
placed in series.
The new oil filter has an
environmentally- friendly paper element, which is easy
to access without dismantling any part of the engine,
thereby reducing maintenance time. The water pump, too,
has been completely redesigned, and although it is 0.13
lb lighter than the previous one, its cooling capacity
is up to 65% greater at low revs.
Engine performance has been optimized to improve
drivability and power delivery, which are further
enhanced by the new exhaust system, which has a choke
valve operated by the injection control unit.
Video: 2010 MV Agusta Brutale
Brutale 990 R Suspension and Chassis
The cage of pipes in chromium molybdenum steel, which
constitutes the frame, retains the TIG welded trellis
structure, but with a taller, lighter, and more rigid
design. Taking a cue from the aeronautical industry, MV
opted to use the more precise and more costly TIG
welding process to make the frame stronger and more
attractive.
The extension of the rear swingarm (which has been
entirely redesigned and is 2.2 lb lighter) lengthens the
wheelbase for greater precision in the ride, increasing
the torsional rigidity and decreasing the weight. The
new wheelbase also reinforces the Brutale’s signature
stability. The weight reduction in the wheels and swingarm provides improved suspension operation.
The new chain guard is wider and wrap-around, improving
protection against dirt and thus enhancing rider safety. A forged insert has been incorporated as an aesthetic
detail and protects the rear swingarm in the event of an
impact or fall from the vehicle.
The rear wheel features a cush-drive, plus a new hub and
bearing, the purpose of which is to make the engine more
resistant to stress and to improve comfort.
Although not adjustable on the 990R, the foot rests have
a flexible assembly to absorb vibration and to improve
comfort during the ride.
With an innovative design, the rims are even lighter
than those on the 989R; they are gravity die-cast, with
a weight that is 1.5 lb less on the rear rim, and 0.77
lb less on the front.
Forks, Wheels and Brakes
The front forks have had their internals and oil
dynamics completely designed by CRC, and are produced by
Marzocchi exclusively for MV Agusta. The stems are 50
mm, and the compression, extension, and spring preload
may be adjusted. The internal components and the
calibration have been modified, with the range dropping
from 130 mm (5.12 in) to 125 mm (4.92 in).
The front wheel trail has been increased from 3.99 in
(101.5 mm) to 4.07 in (103.5 mm), the wheelbase extended
from 55.51 in (1410 mm) to 56.61 in (1438 mm), the
height of the seat from 31.69 in (805 mm) to 32.68 in
(830 mm), and the angle of the steering tube increased
from 24.5 to 25°.
The rear shock absorber covers the oil dynamics and the
internal components. It offers a single adjustment of
the extension, without a separate tank.
The braking system includes 12.2 in (310 mm) NHK
disks, a steel flange and Brembo 1.26 in (32 mm) radial
mount 4-piston calipers. The MSRP of the Brutale 990R is $15,000 USD.
2010 MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR Tank and Front Views
Brutale 1090 RR
The Brutale 1090RR version is basically the same but features the following additional
components:
The 1090RR shares all of
the basic characteristics of the Brutale 990R, but
has a 1078 cc engine offering even greater power and
performance. The RR differs from the 990 model
in its considerably larger engine size and also its
slipper clutch, which is an original MV design.
Adjustable foot rest supports.
MV Agusta-designed
forged rims, with extremely thin spokes.
Rear shock
absorber with a double compression adjustment, high and
low speeds, and a separate extension tank.
320 mm Brembo braking disks, a flange in aluminum and monobloc
racing brake calipers, with 34 mm pistons and a radial
attachment.
A newly designed steering
head with a new steering damper on the handlebar.
The air ducts of the air
box, painted in the same color as the tank, become
an integral part of it, and as a result, the design
is even more aggressive
The valve cover is
painted red The 1090RR version comes in two color
formats: Pearl White/Black and Red/Silver.
2010 MV Agusta Brutale 990 R
Riding Impressions Racing demands that competition motorcycles be
improved in deliberate, considered stages. Excessive
modifications are in vain if you want to craft a true
winner.
This is why, when straddling the new Brutale,
you realize that the character and personality have
matured. The ride position is the first tangible
improvement. The long and spacious seat allows even
riders of above average stature to sit comfortably and
to grasp a more ergonomically placed handlebar. The
sensation is that of riding a motorcycle that has grown
a couple of sizes, one that is more inviting.
The
sensitivity of an MV at low revs has been transformed
into a strength. Riding a figure eight at a speed of
little more than 1 mph, with two fingers on the
handlebar, has become as easy as hurtling at 167 mph
(270 km) per hour along a straight line.
The notoriously
fierce Brutale now demonstrates a new subtlety in its
power. The 990 has become the motorcycle to ride in
street as well as track gear. And there are no
vibrations when you enter the highway at a steady speed
for long journeys.
The mirrors, the indicators, the
throttle, the brakes, the clutch and the shifter respond
with smooth coordination; everything is more spontaneous
and functional, simple to operate and precise in action.
The new calibration of the suspension is sensational for
a silent, progressive absorption of even the worst
patches of asphalt. It’s a bit like floating on a
cushion of air that is entirely under your control; no
nervous reactions, only a perfect line that the Brutale
holds, even under extreme conditions.
When a motorcycle
is easy to use, it’s also easier to push to its limits.
The 1090RR, with its superior technology, achieves
results that no other naked can approach - particularly
on the track, where it becomes a beast with an
insatiable drive.
At the same time, it remains obedient
to the entry level rider tackling his first curves. In
its sensuously nuanced power, the timeless Italian
spirit emerges: never before has there been such a Brutale!
MV Agusta Merchandising With the 990 R and the 1090 RR, the possibilities of
personalization are expanding, defining a new frontier
of exclusivity. MV Agusta said they will create a special 3-D
configuration program that will allow customers to create the Brutale
of their dreams, which can be personalized in an area
dedicated to accessories - both technical, for
performance enhancement; and aesthetic, to refine the
look and enable you to stand out from the crowd.
On the
site, you’ll find a racing workshop featuring high tech,
high performance products: extremely light materials,
such as carbon and Ergal; exhaust systems in steel and
titanium; wheels, foot rests, electronic control units,
and other engine components that will enable your
Brutale to approach 200 hp.
You can also explore a world
of accessories, to change color or graphics, or choose
from articles that give your Brutale an even more
aggressive look, like the lower fairing and rear
single-seat cover.
For the tourist, there is also a
travel kit, which in addition to comfortable, waterproof
apparel includes a set of tank bags, a more protective
windshield, and a more comfortable seat for people of
different stature. These accessories, along with MV Agusta apparel, can be seen at
MV
Agusta and many
items can be purchased directly online.
2010 MV Agusta Brutale 990 R
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