Positioned in MV Agusta's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2012 MV Agusta Brutale 920 pairs a 921 cc (56.2 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 129 HP (94.2 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 95 Nm (70.1 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 140.1 HP per liter and a 2,400 rpm working window between peak torque (8,100 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Brutale 920 measures 183 kg (403 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.7 HP/kg (1.42 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 265 km/h (165 mph).
Specific Output
140.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.7 HP/kg (1.42 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,100–10,500 rpm
Standover Height
825 mm (32.5 in)
Engine
Displacement921.0 ccm (56.20 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power129.0 HP (94.2 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque95.0 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs) @ 8100 RPM
Compression13.0:1
Bore x Stroke73.0 x 55.0 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Mikuni
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionMagneti Marelli 5SM
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
DrivelinePrimay 50/79. Final 15/40.
Performance
Top Speed265.0 km/h (164.7 mph)
Chassis
Frame TypeALS steel tubular trellis
Trail104 mm (4.1 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside-down telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload adjustment
Front Travel125 mm (4.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionProgressive, single shock absorber with rebound compression damping and spring preload
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. 4-piston
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 4-piston
Rear Brake Ø210 mm (8.3 inches)
WheelsAluminium alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight183.0 kg (403.4 pounds)
Power/Weight0.7049 HP/kg
Seat Height825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2045 mm (80.5 inches)
Overall Width775 mm (30.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity23.00 litres (6.08 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMatt black, matt titanium, matt white
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