Positioned in MV Agusta's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2008 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR features a 1078.3 cc (65.8 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 154 HP (112.4 kW) at 10,700 rpm while maximum torque reaches 117 Nm (86.3 lb-ft) at 8,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 142.8 HP per liter and a 2,600 rpm working window between peak torque (8,100 rpm) and peak power (10,700 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Brutale 1078RR measures 185 kg (408 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.83 HP/kg (1.2 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,411 mm (55.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 267 km/h (166 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2008 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
142.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.83 HP/kg (1.2 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,100–10,700 rpm
Standover Height
805 mm (31.7 in)
Engine
Displacement1078.3 ccm (65.80 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power154.0 HP (112.4 kW)) @ 10700 RPM
Torque117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 8100 RPM
Compression13.0:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 55.0 mm (3.1 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Mulitpoint
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingOil & air
Max RPM11650
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed267.3 km/h (166.1 mph)
Chassis
Frame TypeCrMo Steel tubular trellis (TIG welded) and aluminium alloy
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside-down telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload adjustment
Rear SuspensionProgressive, single shock absorber with rebound compression damping and spring preload
Wheelbase1411 mm (55.6 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø210 mm (8.3 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.8324 HP/kg
Seat Height805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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