Positioned in MV Agusta's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2023 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Nurburgring Racing features a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 215 HP (156.9 kW) at 13,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 116.5 Nm (85.9 lb-ft) at 11,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 215.4 HP per liter and a 2,200 rpm working window between peak torque (11,000 rpm) and peak power (13,200 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Brutale 1000 Nurburgring Racing measures 177 kg (390 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.21 HP/kg (0.82 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 845 mm (33.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,415 mm (55.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 235 km (146 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 300 km/h (186 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2022 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
215.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.21 HP/kg (0.82 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
11,000–13,200 rpm
Theoretical Range
~235 km (146 mi)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsRadial valve and DLC tappet. Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators.
Power215.0 HP (156.9 kW)) @ 13200 RPM
Torque116.5 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 85.9 ft.lbs) @ 11000 RPM
Compression13.4:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 50.9 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Integrated ignition - injection system MVICS 2.1 (Motor and Vehicle Integrated Control System) with eight injectors (4 lower fuel injectors by Mikuni + 4 upper fuel injectors by Magneti Marelli with increased fuel flow)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-disc with back torque limiting device and Brembo radial pump/lever assembly
DrivelineCassette style, constant mesh
Performance
Top Speed300.0 km/h (186.4 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.80 litres/100 km (14.7 km/l or 34.59 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases157.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
ExhaustTitanium exhaust system with single silencer. Carbon fiber silencer cover.
Chassis
Frame TypeCrMo Steel tubular trellis
Trail97 mm (3.8 inches)
Front SuspensionÖhlins Nix EC hydraulic “upside down” front fork with TIN superficial treatment. Completely adjustable with electronically controlled compression and rebound damping with manually controlled spring preload.
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionProgressive, single shock absorber Öhlins EC TTX completely adjustable with electronically controlled compression and rebound damping and manually controlled spring preload
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Ground Clearance141 mm (5.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre200/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. 4 pistons. Brembo. ABS.
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2 pistons. Brembo. ABS.
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
WheelsCarbon Fiber
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight177.0 kg (390.2 pounds)
Power/Weight1.2147 HP/kg
Seat Height845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2080 mm (81.9 inches)
Overall Width805 mm (31.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMatt Intense Silver/Matt Metallic Dark Grey/Matt Mamba Red
InstrumentsTFT 5”color display
ElectricalLi-ion 12 V 4.0 Ah battery
Notes
Bike with racing kit. Carbon fiber and thermoplastic material fairings. Cruise control. Bluetooth GPS. MV Ride App for navigation. Rear Wheel Lift-up Mitigation. Full - ECU with dedicated map - Carbon fiber passenger seat cover Certificate of origin.
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