50mm UPSIDE - DOWN" telescopic hydraulic fork
with rebound-compression damping and spring preload external and separate
adjustment, 130 mm (5.11 in.) wheel travel.
Rear Suspension
Progressive, single shock absorber with rebound
and compression (High speed / Low speed) damping and spring preload
adjustment, Single sided swing arm: materiale, Aluminium alloy, 120 mm (4.72
in.) wheel travel.
The Brutale looks so wicked that it almost cries out for
even more performance. Going that bit faster is what every rider craves.
Power is addictive. It had to be even more “brutal”. MV Agusta’s response
was this: the 1078RR. Now with a new engine and other “technical” components
dedicated to performance, the top of the range Brutale leads the way in the
sport naked sector while proudly flying the ‘Made in Italy’ flag.
The 100%
MV Agusta engine is only for the select few who can manage the 150 HP and
more that the new four-cylinder unit puts out. The decidedly muscular
appearance of the new Brutale says it all and gives the rider an adrenalin
rush before he even turns the key that kicks the mighty engine into life.
Just looking at the Brutale starts you dreaming, listening to one sets your
pulse racing, and riding one makes you fall in love. The 1078RR is not just
a motorbike; it is an incarnation of a true rider’s personality. Others want
to be such a person. They want the same type of courage that will let them
take a machine to its limits, that will let them choose a real machine and
not just something “normal”.
There is nothing is normal about the 1078RR: Life is faster, more colourful,
more vivid. This is what a Brutale is about. The new engine size now asks
even more from the suspension and brakes. They need to be stronger and more
efficient to redress the balance and give the bike that sure-footedness and
superb rideability that typifies MV Agustas. There can be no doubt that the
1078RR will be the utmost naked.
1078RR means simply the best; the Brutale at its peak. This
includes looks that stand out. Apart from the new instrument panel, the new
colour schemes express grit and determination; they include pearl
white/black, anthracite black and silver/red. The latter is obviously based
on MV’s long tradition of racing.
The “skin” of the Brutale 1078RR lets us see the components that have been
changed in all their beauty: The new brakes, the new fork components and
especially all the little details that finish off this work of art.
They make all the difference not just to the rider but also to an observer.
It is the same as looking at a masterpiece in an art gallery.
EQUIPMENT: 10% MORE POWER
Transition from the 910R to the 1078RR involved the
introduction of some new components that have given the Brutale RR 15 more
HP and 2 kilos more of torque. A breakdown of the changes includes:
- decals and colour schemes;
- instrument panel graphics;
- revised suspension calibration;
- 1078 cc engine;
- slipper clutch;
- resized catalysers;
- Brembo monoblock (one-piece) brakes.
The main focus has been on finding the right balance between
the new components.
POWER AND TRACTABILITY HAND IN HAND
The new Brutale has inherited the very best of MV Agusta
technology. With its new 1078 cc engine based on the racing F4 RR 312, the
new Brutale is a sure winner. The aim wasn’t so much about seeking maximum
performance as of taming four cylinders to work together to offer a
perfectly balanced ride.
This is no easy feat when you’re dealing with 154 HP shoe-horned into a
compact frame like the one on the Brutale. The bore and stroke have been
increased to 79 and 55 mm from the original 76 and 50.1mm.
The compression ratio has been kept high despite the significant increase in
capacity from 909 to 1078.37cc. Maximum power output has increased by 15 HP
thus setting a new record for the sports naked with 154 HP at 10,700 rpm.
Torque has also been improved going up from 96 Nm (70.7 Ft/lb) at 8,000 rpm
to 117 Nm (86.2 Ft/lb) at 8,100 rpm. The removable gearbox remains exclusive
to this segment of the market and the speed and precision with which it
changes allows the bike to reach its maximum speed of 166.04 mph in next to
no time. Such performance is due to a large extent to the adoption of new 46
mm throttle bodies taken from the F4 1000 R (as opposed to the 48 mm units
on the F4 R 312). These units also dictated the choice of a longer final
drive ratio (two less teeth on the crown wheel) thus moving from 15/43 to
15/41. The EBS (Engine Brake System) was replaced with the slipper clutch
used on the F4 sports version. It is a mechanical slipper clutch system with
ramps and roller bearings. In seeking to offer a “softer” response to the
throttle, MV engineers fitted a new larger exhaust catalyser that meant more
room to manoeuvre with emissions in seeking to meet Euro 3 requirements and
this allowed a richer mix.
The end result is more flexible, smoother engine even under hard
acceleration.
A TUBULAR FRAME AS PER MV TRADITON
Retaining the chrome-molybdenum trellis frame was a simple
choice for MV. The trellis frame is more than merely aesthetically pleasing,
it capably handles the reconfigured engine power output and last of all, is
easy to work on when so required. In the first 750 version of the Brutale,
the frame was designed to bear theoretical torsion and flexing parameters
greater than those it would in fact have to handle. This was because we knew
that eventually we would arrive where we are today. Therefore – no changes
needed.
The geometry is the same as are the other settings as proof of the fact that
we knew right from the start where we would end. The rake is 101.5 mm (3.99
in), the wheelbase measures 1,410 mm (55.51 in) and the maximum overall
length is 2,020 mm (79.52 in) for an overall weight of 185 kilos (407.8
lb).. The classic single rear swingarm sets the scene and is a symbol of
technology and originality. It is simply a work of motorcycling art, but its
compactness and manoeuvrability are both down to MV Agusta’s racing
experience.
Due to the introduction of new brakes and the increased
power output of the 1078 cc engine, the forks have been modified. The ends
now have lugs to carry the calipers while internal calibration has been
modified to handle the increased loads the suspension will have to deal
with. Great care has been taken to ensure that none of the comfort that a
bike like the Brutale 1078RR provides its rider is lost. One small change
regards the travel that has been increased to 130 mm (5.11 in).
The type of forks remains unchanged and the Brutale boasts a pair of upside
down 50 mm Marzocchis to keep the front end glued to the road when the rider
is using the machine with a certain degree of zest. The rear shock absorber
remains unchanged and the suspension has been calibrated to handle the power
output. The suspension system keeps the back end in line under the hard
acceleration on exiting bends that the 154 CV engine encourages.
Rebound, compression and spring pre-load can all be adjusted on the Sachs
monoshock unit.
NEW BREMBO BRAKES
The Brutale 1078RR now features the most powerful and
exclusive brakes available. The system features race-bred monoblock or
one-piece radial calipers like those fitted to the F4. The aim of the new
system is to increase stopping power and reduce braking distances but at the
same time decrease the amount of pressure needed on the brake lever and thus
tire the rider less. The Brutale 1078RR can brake later than the competition
and is already set up for the track with its new monoblock radial calipers.
With the Brembo system this Brutale is now Italian from head to toe.
The highly original forged aluminium five-spoke star-shaped wheels are also
Brembo and measure 3.50” x 17” at the front and 6.00” x 17” at the rear with
120/70 ZR 17 and 190/55 ZR 17 tyres.
Source Top Speed
Motociclismo test
The Brutale 1078RR is the fourth iteration of a
bike that was launched in the year 2000. Engine has grown – from the original
750 to the 910 to the 989 and now the 1078 – but in terms of the styling, the
Brutale remains unchanged. Then again, the Tamburini magic still works and the
bike quite retains its appeal. In fact, the Brutale’s design is often imitated
by other manufacturers for their naked sportsbikes…
Coming to its dimensions, the Brutale 1078RR is very compact and features
robust, high-spec components. The 1078cc engine is simply marvellous – it
produces enough power to propel this bike to a top speed of 252km/h, which is
not bad at all for a naked. The acceleration feels incredible and it’s
virtually impossible to avoid pulling big wheelies in first and second gear.
Also, the mid-range if very strong. To give you an idea of how strong, the
Brutale 1078RR accelerates from 60km/h to 160km/h in 7.6 seconds, which a
Yamaha R1 does in 9.2 seconds.
Yes, the MV’s throttle can be a bit hard to modulate – you need to be careful
while accelerating hard in the first two gears and/or while exiting fast
corners. However, the gearbox is outstandingly accurate and works very well
with the bike’s slipper clutch.
The Brutale feels extremely rigid – there isn’t a hint of flex on this bike.
The 50mm Marzocchi fork and steel tube trellis frame impart a rock-solid
feeling to the 1078RR. The steering is very quick – the front wheel moves in
accordance with the slightest movement of the handlebars, so you need to be
careful with your steering inputs.
Strong, rigid, compact and very well equipped, the MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR is
a terrific naked sportsbike. It certainly isn’t for beginners and can be a bit
hard to master, but its beauty, performance and unique character make it
worthwhile.
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