Motorcycle specifications MV-Agusta1000 Brutale RR Ottantesimo 2025 Priority satellites

If you've made it this far, it's because you're curious about or tempted by one of the most devilish roadsters around. Because the Brutale 1000 RR isn't just a sublime, extravagant motorcycle. It's also a powder keg with an expressive, snarling, extremely powerful engine - extended by a strikingly sporty chassis. In short, the entire MV-Agusta philosophy.

And what if Emmevi added a little history to the mix? Yes, Emmevi is how you pronounce the initials MV from Meccanica Verghera. The brand must have had enough of people ripping on its name, because this Brutale Ottantesimo gets a plaque on its tank (below) bearing this phonetic appellation, the collection where this machine is housed and the number in the limited series.

500 units! The same equipment as for the five other MV-Agustas in the Ottantesimo tribute. As the Varese firm celebrates its 80th anniversary, it marks the occasion with a little more panache on some of its productions. The logo has been retouched with a vintage design, very close to that of the origins; the red coat is more sanguine and takes on a few hints of grey; and you'll get an accompanying certificate of authenticity.

more effort in mechanics than in decoration

It's not a violent commemorative effort, but MV-Agusta has been working on another area in parallel: bringing the 4-cylinder up to standard. The new "square" exhaust pipes suggest that the engine is crawling differently. The first penalty is a reduction in maximum power: 7 horsepower less, or 201 bhp that you'll have to find at 13,500 rpm. This is more psychological than anything else, as the 1000 Brutale remains one of the most powerful roadsters in the world. The gap is widening with the M 1000 R and Streetfighter V4, but there's still enough in the pot to compete with SpaceX.

A little less cake, but more cream. The engine-makers changed the camshafts, worked with Arrow to create a new exhaust system, installed a new ECU and developed new engine maps. The result is an extra 6 hp and 10 Nm at 3,500 rpm, as well as
+15 hp and +20 Nm at 5,500 rpm
+12 hp and +11 Nm at 8,000 rpm
+12 hp and +10 Nm at 9,500 rpm.
The Brutale's acceleration and, above all, throttle response are much stronger. The engine also benefits from a new clutch requiring 50% less lever effort.

An MV-Agusta is only conceivable with a frame combining tubular steel trellis connected to aluminum plates and a superb single-arm frame. A Brutale 1000 RR nobly optimizes the whole with semi-active Öhlins suspension. Ottantesimo goes one step further with the 3rd generation of Swedish components. It was the Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP 2024 that introduced the Smart EC 3.0 system. More precise, more reactive, the electronics constantly identify and analyze the forces and vectors acting on the bike, then adjust the suspension to counteract weight transfer during acceleration, limit the effects of braking and optimize damping work. The system can also advise on preload in relation to rider weight.

After calling in Öhlins, the Brutale 1000 RR contacted Brembo for the brake and clutch master cylinders, and then asked for Stylema calipers. Equipment galore followed, with forged aluminum wheels, carbon parts, adjustable footpegs, auto or manual steering damper, cornering ABS, Up&Down shifter, 5.5" color TFT display, 4 riding modes, GPS chip with tracking system, Launch Control, traction, stoppie and wheeling controls, cruise control and Bluetooth. You name it, it's got it. Of course, the price is like the engine: nothing reasonable, and no need to justify it.

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