Positioned in MV Agusta's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 America relies on a 798 cc (48.7 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line three, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 116 HP (84.7 kW) at 11,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 83 Nm (61.2 lb-ft) at 7,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 145.4 HP per liter and a 4,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,600 rpm) and peak power (11,600 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Brutale 800 America measures 175 kg (386 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.66 HP/kg (1.51 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16.6-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 296 km (184 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 237 km/h (147 mph).
Specific Output
145.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.66 HP/kg (1.51 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,600–11,600 rpm
Theoretical Range
~296 km (184 mi)
Engine
Displacement798.0 ccm (48.69 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke
Power116.0 HP (84.7 kW)) @ 11600 RPM
Torque83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 7600 RPM
Compression13.3:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 54.3 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Mikuni
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionIntegrated ignition - injection system MVICS (Motor and Vehicle Integrated Control System) with three injectors Engine control unit Eldor EM2.0, throttle body full drive by wire Mikuni, pencil-coil with ion-sensing technology, control of detonation and
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-disc with mechanical drive
Performance
Top Speed237.0 km/h (147.3 mph)
Fuel Consumption5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 4
ExhaustThree-section tailpipe
Chassis
Frame TypeMixed steel trellis and aluminium plates for high torsional rigidity
Trail104 mm (4.1 inches)
Front SuspensionMarzocchi UPSIDE DOWN telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment
Front Travel125 mm (4.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionProgressive Sachs, single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating disc, 4-piston. Bremo.
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston. Bremo.
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
WheelsAluminium alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight175.0 kg (385.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.6629 HP/kg
Seat Height830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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