MV Agusta Brutale 989R (2008-09)

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The MV Agusta Brutale 989R is a motorcycle model that was available from 2008 to 2009. Its engine is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder with DOHC and four radial valves per cylinder, and has a capacity of 982.3 cc. The compression ratio is 12.2:1, and the ignition is digital CDI. The bike has a maximum power of 141 hp at 10,900 rpm and a maximum torque of 123.5 Nm at 8,100 rpm. The clutch is a wet, multiplate type, and the transmission is six-speed. The final drive is through chain, and the bike has a CrMo Steel tubular trellis and aluminium alloy frame. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload adjustment, while the rear suspension is a progressive, single shock absorber with rebound compression damping and spring preload. The front brakes are equipped with two 320mm discs and a four-piston caliper, while the rear is equipped with a single 210mm disc and a four-piston caliper. The bike has a length of 2020 mm, a width of 760 mm, and a wheelbase of 1410 mm. The seat height is 805 mm, and the ground clearance is 135 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 185 kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 19 litres. The standing 1/4 mile time is 11.1 seconds, and the top speed is 246.6 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta Brutale 989R

Year: 2008 – 09


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 radial valves per cylinder
Capacity: 982.3 cc / 59.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 79 x 50.1 mm
Cooling System: Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators
Compression Ratio: 12.2:1
Induction: Mulitpoint electronic injection
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 141 hp / 102.9 kW) @ 10900 rpm
Max Torque: 123.5 Nm / 91.8 lb-ft @ 8100 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st Speed 13/38 109.7 km/h (68.1 mph) at 11600 rpm 2nd Speed 16/34 150.8 km/h (93.6 mph) at 11600 rpm 3rd Speed 18/32 180.3 km/h (111.9 mph) at 11600 rpm 4t Speed 20/30 213.7 km/h (132.7 mph) at 11600 rpm 5th Speed 22/29 243.2 km/h (151.0 mph) at 11600 rpm 6th Speed 19/23 265.0 km/h (164.5 mph) at 11600 rpm
Frame: CrMo Steel tubular trellis and aluminium alloy

Front Suspension: Upside-down telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload adjustment
Rear Suspension: Progressive, single shock absorber with rebound compression damping and spring preload
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 210mm disc 4 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR 17
Trail: 102 mm / 4.0 in
Dimensions: Length 2020 mm / 79.5 in Width 760 mm / 29.9 inc
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height: 805 mm / 31.7 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight: 185 kg / 407.9 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.1 sec
Top Speed: 246.6 km/h

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