| MODEL | MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 989R 2008 - 2009 |
| Year | 2008 - 2009 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 radial valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 982.3 cc / 59.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 79 x 50.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid, with separate liquid and oil radiators |
| Max Power | 102.9 kW / 141 hp @ 10900 rpm |
| Max Torque | 123.5 Nm / 91.8 lb-ft @ 8100 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Induction | Multipoint electronic injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain (15/41) |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | CrMo steel tubular trellis with aluminium alloy components |
| Front Suspension | 50 mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic hydraulic fork, rebound/compression damping and spring preload adjustment; 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive single shock absorber, rebound/compression damping and spring preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, Brembo radial 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 210 mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2020 mm / 79.5 in |
| Overall Width | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 185 kg / 407.9 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 ZR 17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 246.6 km/h |
The Brutale 989R was the final evolution of the first-generation Brutale, replacing the 910 with an over-bored 982 cc engine for more torque and power, smoother fuelling thanks to F4 R throttle bodies, and a longer final drive. It gained Brembo radial front calipers, a recalibrated Marzocchi fork and shock, forged five-spoke wheels and new graphics, while the trellis frame geometry stayed unchanged.
