Engineered by MV Agusta for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2009 MV Agusta Brutale 989R utilizes a 982.3 cc (59.9 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 139 HP (101.5 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 96 Nm (70.8 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 141.5 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (11,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Brutale 989R measures 185 kg (408 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.75 HP/kg (1.33 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,410 mm (55.5 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 265 km/h (165 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2008 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
141.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.75 HP/kg (1.33 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–11,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement982.3 ccm (59.94 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power139.0 HP (101.5 kW)) @ 11000 RPM
Torque96.0 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
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