Positioned in MV Agusta's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2011 MV Agusta Brutale 990R utilizes a 998 cc (60.9 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 10,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 106 Nm (78.2 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 139.3 HP per liter and a 2,600 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (10,600 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Brutale 990R measures 210 kg (463 lbs) wet (curb), 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 1,438 mm (56.6 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).
Within MotoLibrary's MV Agusta archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2010 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
139.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.66 HP/kg (1.51 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–10,600 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power139.0 HP (101.5 kW)) @ 10600 RPM
Torque106.0 Nm (10.8 kgf-m or 78.2 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
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