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MV Agusta Brutale 1090

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MV Agusta Brutale 1090 First Ride Review
MV Agusta Brutale 1090 First Ride Review
MV Agusta Brutale 1090 First Ride Review
MV Agusta Brutale 1090 First Ride Review
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₹ 20,93,935
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MV Agusta has discontinued the Brutale 1090 and the bike is out of production.

Brutale 1090 Key Highlights

Engine Capacity1,078 cc
Transmission6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight183 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity23 litres
Seat Height825 mm
Max Power142 bhp

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 Summary

When Kinetic Group announced its plan to bring the iconic MV Agusta brand to India, there was a lot of excitement in the market. And the MV Agusta is one of the first ones to debut in India.

Based on the MV Agusta F4, the Brutale 1090 was developed to take care of naked street fighter motorcycling enthusiasts. With the kind of design language used on this motorcycle, the Brutale 1090 is easily one of the best looking motorcycles available today. The bike sports a trellis frame with a single-sided aluminium swingarm.

The Brutale 1090 is powered by a 1078cc heart that churns out 142bhpand comes mated to a six-speed cassette style gearbox. MV Agusta claims a top speed of 265kmph for the Brutale 1090.  This motorcycle is loaded with electronics like two riding modes, ride-by-wire throttle and an eight-level traction control system. Like the MV Agusta F4, the Brutale gets adjustable Marzocchi USD telescopic hydraulic front forks and a progressive Sachs monoshock in the rear. The brake setup consists of Brembo 320mm double discs at the front and a Nissin single disc in the rear. The Bosch ABS system comes with rear wheel lift-up mitigation system which, as the name suggests, stops the rear tyre from lifting off under hard braking.

Kinetic will sell the Brutale 1090 as a completely-built-up unit for now, till its semi-knocked-down facility is operational.  The company is currently in the process of setting up showrooms under the brand name Motoroyale across major cities in India.

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 Review

  • Good Things

    • Handles really well in the corners
    • 144bhp motor is packed with performance
    • Equipped with 8-level traction control system
  • Could be Better

    • Most expensive in the segment
    • Not comfortable for pillion
    • Limited service reach

BikeWale's Take

The Brutale 1090 is a MV Agusta. So it is quite exotic nature. It is pricey, but is loaded with performance and equipment. It handles really well too. But the brand lacks service reach in the country and that could be a deal breaker. 

MV Agusta Brutale 1090 Expert Opinion

If living on the edge is your reason to live then motorcyclists do have it easy with so many potent machines at their disposal and if sanity were an engine oil, I'm sure the Brutale 1090 would've long run out of it. Like the name suggests, the Brutale 1090 is brutal enough to make you insane over tarmac but still sane enough to let you enjoy the motorcycle. 

What is it?

If living on the edge is your reason to live then motorcyclists do have it easy with so many potent machines at their disposal and if sanity were an engine oil, I'm sure the Brutale 1090 would've long run out of it. Like the name suggests, the Brutale 1090 is brutal enough to make you insane over tarmac but still sane enough to let you enjoy the motorcycle. 

The Brutale 1090 is the first MV Agusta to ever go on sale in India officially, and we thank Kinetic for that. We were fortunate enough to ride this piece of machinery for a day and were left astounded. The famous quote ‘There’s nothing in this world one should fear’ doesn’t make sense after you spend decent saddle time on the MV Agusta Brutale 1090. 

How does it ride?

Compact, light, has a short wheelbase and a 144bhp motor, the result? Adrenaline and fear! Both gush around the body as if you’ve been just told that you’ve few days to live. But, stay below 5000rpm on the Brutale 1090 and you’ll genuinely feel comfortable – thanks to the not-so aggressive riding position, wide handle bar and decently positioned footpegs. It’s easy to flick around the traffic, the bike makes you feel at home and is saner too. But go past 5000rpm, the Brutale 1090 shows its true colours and it’s not for the faint hearted.  The bike demands to be ridden on just one wheel and this happens all the way till the third gear. The surge in power and torque as you twist the throttle helps the bike cross 130kmph with ease. This is possible, thanks to the Brutale 1090’s inline-four cylinder that churns out 144bhp at 10,300rpm and peak torque of 112Nm at 8100rpm. Try to redline this bike, chances are you’ll run out of safe tarmac but if you don’t, chances are you’ll come back with a grin on your face. The mid-range torque helps the bike cruise easily between 110kmph and 140kmph, if you can take the windblast that is. The gearbox is six-speed with slick shifts and it allows clutchless upshifting and downshifting, which is a boon for a motorcycle in this segment. 

Coming to the handling bit, the Brutale 1090 is accurate as a bullet from a Carl Walther, thanks to the lightweight trellis frame and the dual 310mm discs in the front and 210mm disc at the rear. The bite is excellent, so is the feedback on the levers. And it gets anti-lock braking system (ABS) supplied by Bosch. And for those who love to lift the rear wheel – the sad news is this ABS system is equipped with rear wheel lift-up mitigation (RLM). 

Anything else I should know?

Safety first! The Brutale 1090 comes with an eight-level traction control system and we were advised not to go below five and it made sense. The highest setting – 8, is the most intrusive and doesn’t let you go off the edge. The fifth level is where we stayed most of the time. Just like its younger sibling – the Brutale 800, the 1090 also gets four riding modes – normal, rain, sport and custom. Sport mode is where the Brutale 1090 was mostly ridden during the limited time. The torque delivery in this mode surges linearly and there’s a slight change in throttle response too. We tried the rain mode too, but that gets boring, considering the fact that you’ve the Sport and the Custom modes at disposal. 

In terms of style, aggression was the word that the designers at MV Agusta had as part of their brief. And it’s clearly seen on this MV. While we know that looks and styling are subjective, we don’t think anyone would hate the way the Brutale 1090 looks. The instrument cluster on this bike is neat and simple. It does the job of displaying correction information (loads of them) properly. However, the placement of the hazard lamp switch is little odd.  You should also know that for tall riders (like me), the Brutale 1090 feels compact. But as you spend more time with the bike, chances are you will get accustomed to the compactness the Brutale 1090 offers.  And yes, the Italian maker claims a top speed of 265kmph for the Brutale 1090.

Why should I buy one?

You’ll buy the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 not because you need one, but because you want one. There’s plenty of litre class naked bikes in the Indian market which offer almost the same power and excitement, but there’s a different charm of owning an exotic like the Brutale 1090. And at a price tag of Rs 19.3 lakh (ex-showroom Pune), it is the second most expensive street naked in the segment, but like we said, you’ll buy this because you want one. And unfortunately, you’ll have only one colour to choose. 

Where does it fit in?

The Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 is the closest competitor for the MV Agusta Brutale 1090. In fact, the Aprilia is just Rs 16,000 cheaper than the MV Agusta but both motorcycles are poles apart when it comes to the riding character. There’s also the BMW S1000R, which is almost Rs 3.5 lakh more expensive than the Brutale 1090, and that’s why it has hardly any takers.

Photography by Kapil Angane

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Brutale 1090 Specifications & Features

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      Specifications

      • Power & Performance

        • Displacement
          1078 cc
        • Max Power
          142 bhp @ 10300 rpm
        • Max Torque
          112 Nm @ 8100 rpm
        • Mileage - Owner Reported
          -
        • Riding Range
          -
        • Top Speed
          265 Kmph
        • Riding Modes
          -
        • Transmission
          6 Speed Manual
        • Transmission Type
          Cassette style
        • Gear Shifting Pattern
          -
        • Cylinders
          4
        • Bore
          79 mm
        • Stroke
          55 mm
        • Valves Per Cylinder
          4
        • Compression Ratio
          13.0:1
        • Ignition
          -
        • Spark Plugs
          1 Per Cylinder
        • Cooling System
          Liquid Cooled
        • Clutch
          -
        • Fuel Delivery System
          -
        • Fuel Tank Capacity
          23 litres
        • Reserve Fuel Capacity
          -
        • Emission Standard
          BS4
        • Fuel Type
          Petrol
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      • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

        • Front Suspension
          Marzocchi “UPSIDE - DOWN” telescopic hydraulic for
        • Rear Suspension
          e Progressive Sachs, single shock absorber with re
        • Braking System
          Dual Channel ABS
        • Front Brake Type
          Disc
        • Front Brake Size
          310 mm
        • Rear Brake Type
          Disc
        • Rear Brake Size
          210 mm
        • Calliper Type
          4 piston front and rear`
        • Wheel Type
          Alloy
        • Front Wheel Size
          17 inch
        • Rear Wheel Size
          17 inch
        • Front Tyre Size
          120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W)
        • Rear Tyre Size
          190/55 - ZR 17 M/C (75 W)
        • Tyre Type
          Tubeless
        • Radial Tyres
          Yes
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          -
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          -
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          -
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          -
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      • Dimensions & Chassis

        • Kerb Weight
          183 kg
        • Seat Height
          825 mm
        • Ground Clearance
          140 mm
        • Overall Length
          2100 mm
        • Overall Width
          775 mm
        • Overall Height
          1035 mm
        • Wheelbase
          1438 mm
        • Chassis Type
          ALS Steel tubular trellis
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      • Manufacturer Warranty

        • Standard Warranty
          -
        • Standard Warranty
          -

      Features

        • Touch Screen Display
          -
        • Instrument Console
          -
        • Odometer
          Digital
        • Speedometer
          Digital
        • Fuel Guage
          Yes
        • Digital Fuel Guage
          Yes
        • Hazard Warning Indicator
          -
        • Average Speed Indicator
          -
        • OTA Updates
          -
        • Call/SMS Alerts
          -
        • Geo Fencing
          -
        • Distance to Empty Indicator
          -
        • Tachometer
          Analogue
        • Stand Alarm
          Yes
        • No. of Tripmeters
          2
        • Tripmeter Type
          Digital
        • Gear Indicator
          -
        • Low Fuel Indicator
          Yes
        • Low Oil Indicator
          Yes
        • Low Battery Indicator
          Yes
        • Clock
          Yes
        • Service Reminder Indicator
          -
        • Battery
          12V-8.6 Ah
        • Front Storage Box
          -
        • Under Seat Storage
          -
        • Mobile App Connectivity
          -
        • DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
          -
        • AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
          -
        • Shift Light
          Yes
        • Headlight Type
          -
        • Brake/Tail Light
          -
        • Turn Signal
          -
        • Pass Light
          Yes
        • GPS & Navigation
          -
        • USB Charging Port
          -
        • Riding Modes Switch
          -
        • Traction Control
          -
        • Cruise Control
          -
        • Hazard Warning Switch
          -
        • Start Type
          Electric Start
        • Killswitch
          Yes
        • Stepped Seat
          Yes
        • Pillion Backrest
          No
        • Pillion Grabrail
          Yes
        • Pillion Seat
          Yes
        • Pillion Footrest
          Yes
        • Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Additional Features
          -
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