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Suspension comes in the anatomy of a three-way adjustable astern 50mm Marzocchi fork, with a Sachs shock aswell featuring acclimation for preload, compression and rebound. The rear shock bond allows for adopting or blurred the rear as well.

Braking duties are handled by radial-mount Brembo monobloc pinchers and 320mm rotors up front, with a rear Nissin four-piston 220mm rotor arrangement.

The all-embracing administration cues don’t waver too far from the F4’s antecedent lines, which were about analogously admired as animalism worthy. No chat yet on the MSRP, which stands to acumen will concealment the $24,995 mark of the 2009 F4 RR 312 1078 awash actuality in the states.

Then there is addition spectacularly huge unknown. Who will in fact accumulation or ache from the new F4’s sales fate. Remember, Harley-Davidson is aggravating to assurance off the recently-acquired MV brand.

The legendary MV Agusta F4 was introduced in 1997. Not before 13 years later, long after the retirement of the original designer Massimo Tamburini, has the factory decided to touch the motorcycles design. Their goal was not only to create the fastest or the most beautiful bike, but simply to create the best motorcycle of the world.

The design has only been changed where it was necessary for achieving better aerodynamics. The fairing's new, sharper design combined with the xenon/LED headlights and blinkers make the bike look modern. In comparison to the previous model your attention is drawn to the more compact size. The bike is one and a half inches less wider, the frame is shorter, as well as the fuel tank. Due to the shorter frame and the longer and lighter rear axle, the weight distribution is better and the driving capacity is even better than the previous model.



The name MV Agusta will forever be associated with Italian race legend Giacomo Agostini.

An exotic dream for most, both in 1970 when the 750S was launched and in 1999 when the brand was relaunched with the MV Agusta F4 750S, with exclusivity in mind on both occasions.

MV Agusta had already won 30 Grand Prix manufacturers titles by the time the 750S appeared.

MV Agusta calls the 2010 Brutale 990R and 1090RR a silent revolution. Well, I tested the 2008 Brutale 1078RR last year and I must say that not only have MV Agusta addressed almost all of my complaints, but they have listened to all the born-againers in their 60s that kept breaking their backs on the Brutale too. It’s now a lot more comfortable, with less heat radiation, still attractive and a spec sheet that’s closer to the truth perhaps? Regardless, I must say that the 2010 Brutale 1090RR now suits a lot more riders and that can only be a good thing. As for me I’d take the 2008 any time despite its “shortcomings” but the 2010’s reliability might prove to be better

The fully-adjustable Marzocchi magnum front fork feels very stable on the brakes and the internals have been calibrated by CRC (Cagiva Research Centre) to different specs than the Brutale 990R. The monoblock Brembo brakes are also of a different quality than the 990 and there’s abundance in both feel and power. The rear shock is a Sachs fully adjustable item fitted to MV’s new and longer single sided swingarm. MV Agusta have opted for the Dunlop Qualifier RR tires in a 120/70 ZR17 front and 190/55 ZR17 rear. Along with the new traction control and fine slipper clutch this keeps the Brutale 1090RR pretty much planted despite its wild nature. The 2010 incarnation of the Brutale 1090RR should therefore be easier to ride faster for both pros and amateurs.

Out on the road ride there’s no mistaking the raw and aggressive sounding in-line four which contrasts the super smooth Japanese engines. The big MV sound echoes between the buildings in town and nobody can doubt the real character in this engine. It’s rather slippery out on the beautiful roads surrounding Misano and despite having traction control I did manage to upset the rear tire a few times from early rpm. I could appreciate the new comfortable aspects of the 2010 MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR out on the roads. No part of my body was aching after our ride apart from perhaps my brain trying to work out how to get one of these machines for myself.

"Motorcycles make us dream. They have different colors, they have different sounds. They have shapes that sometimes show what inspired their designers. Sometimes these creations are real works of art that turn the designer into an artist. This is the case with Massimo Tamburini, a design engineer who has revolutionized the concepts of sports motorcycles by raising them to new limits of performance and granting them unparalleled beauty. To pay tribute to this unique individual, I wanted his latest creation to be called after him with a limited production edition with very specific features. This machine has that look that all motorcyclists love along with the mechanical sophistication that they have always dreamed of. It has the heart of a racing bike yet all the glamour of an individual work of art. It has all of our history and passion in its soul."