Budget Augusta in all its glory
2011-09-29 08:05
GOOD DEAL?: MV Augusta bikes too expensive for you? Now there’s this rather naked 106kW solution…
Author: JD van ZYL
Wheels24 first brought you news about MV Agusta’s “budget” Brutale back in
December 2010. Now we finally know exactly what the new model will look
like thanks to these striking images.
This new engine is a high-performance 1078cc four-cylinder unit, with
a radial intake and exhaust valves set-up. It also happens to be the largest displacement engine ever built by
MV Agusta.
For the bike’s frame the company opted for a mix of steel and aluminium mated
to a Marzocchi 50mm USD front fork and a Sachs rear shock, both with valving
specific to the 1090R. The bike also employs a grippy 190/55 – ZR17 rear tyre.
Maximum power from the 1090R model’s 1078cc engine is identical to
that of its RR sibling: 106kW. The big difference comes in its price tag,
however, which is over R20 000 lower in Europe. Not a bad price difference at
all for the loss of one R.
As yet there is no word on availability or pricing
for this model in SA.