MV Agusta continues its streak of limited editions paying homage to history, brands, racers, and now, a track. The Cathedral of Speed (more commonly known by its real name, Assen) is the inspiration for this limited-edition MV Agusta.
Made in Italy, the Brutale 1000 RR Assen harks back to MV Agusta’s 35 victories on the Assen Circuit. MV Agusta is the most successful Italian manufacturer in racing history, and third overall in terms of successes on the Dutch track. Back in the day, names like John Surtees, Mike Hailwood, and of course Giacomo Agostini were seemingly unbeatable on their MVs.
The three hundred numbered units of the Brutale 1000 RR Assen, all hand-made in Italy, pay homage to those glorious days. It was also developed in collaboration with the Assen Circuit.
Special Assen edition finishes and parts are used in the making of this beautiful edition. From special emblems, plaques, carbon fiber panels, aluminum side plates, blue Alcantara upholstery, and special finishing throughout, this is one heck of a machine.
Aside from the gorgeous looks of the already beautiful Brutale 1000 RR, the Assen edition further adds to the bike’s exotic looks. MV writes that the specific color scheme of the Assen edition combines Blu Nordico, Argento Ago, and gold—in other words, the blue, silver, and gold—into the mix resulting in an elegant, sporty, and perfect color palette that highlights the model’s attention to detail and first-rate technical equipment.
On the note of that technical equipment, the engine that powers the Brutale 1000 RR is a Euro 5-compliant 998 cc inline four-cylinder engine that punches out 208 horsepower at 13,000 RPM, and 116.5 Newton-meters or 85.9 pound-feet of torque at 11,000 RPM. The bike tips the scales, dry, at a weight of just 183 kilograms or 403 pounds. This results in a power-to-weight ratio of 1.1 horsepower per kilogram, measured with its dry weight.
As for its footwork, the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR Assen boasts top-of-the-line hardware, with a 43-millimeter Öhlins Nix EC hydraulic upside-down fork with 120 millimeters of travel, and an Öhlins EC TTX rear shock with 120 millimeters of travel. Both are electronically controlled and damped with compression and rebound damping settings. While the front suspension features manual preload, the rear features electronically adjustable spring preload adjustment.
Braking power is assured with a set of double floating discs in the front coming in at 320 millimeters each, while a single steel disc coming in at 220 millimeters sits at the back. The front discs are clamped down on by a set of Brembo Stylema four-piston calipers with a radial Brembo master cylinder at the lever. The rear is also Brembo, a PS13 brake master with a two-piston caliper handling rear brake duty.
The fancy footwork doesn’t stop there, with Rotobox carbon fiber wheels on both ends made with a beautiful blue carbon weave. These units come in at 3.5 x 17 inches in the front and 6 x 17 inches in the rear. Wrapping those ultra-light carbon wheels are a set of 120/70 R17 and 200/55 R17 tires. While MV hasn’t specified the brand in its spec sheet, pictures are telling. The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR Assen comes with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SPs.
Aside from the choice pieces MV used on this bike, the special edition will also come with a Special Parts kit, which adds power and exclusivity to the Brutale. The components include a titanium Arrow exhaust, CNC-machined brake and clutch levers, carbon fiber passenger seat cover, aluminum fuel cap, and even a motorcycle cover that’ll help store and protect this piece of “Motorcycle Art.”
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MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 1000 RR ASSEN
The felicitous saga of the MV Agusta limited editions continues with an exciting new chapter, as the Brutale 1000 RR Assen takes centre stage. A synthesis of style and technical solutions, the motorcycle celebrates the thirty-five victories amassed by MV Agusta at the legendary circuit of Assen, the “cathedral of speed”. Results that make MV Agusta the most successful Italian manufacturer and the third overall in terms of successes at the extraordinary Dutch track.
Almost half a century has since passed, with the last MV Agusta win at Assen dating back to 1976, when Giacomo Agostini triumphed in the 350 class. And yet the allure of the Dutch track and MV Agusta lives on, now more than ever. The Brutale 1000 RR Assen is designed to commemorate those glorious days. Just 300 numbered units of the motorcycle will be hand-built in Italy, for a prestigious limited edition that is also the result of direct collaboration with the Assen circuit. The “Cathedral of Speed”, which will stage the TABAC Classic GP on 8-10 September, has signed an agreement with MV Agusta that will promote the relationship between company and circuit, the first result of which is a decidedly exclusive motorcycle.
The technical base is represented by the 2023 version of the Brutale 1000 RR, which flaunts a series of technical updates, not least the electronic gearbox that ensures quicker and smoother shifting as a result of hardware and software modifications. The engine is the high-performance 998 cc in-line four, capable of delivering 208 hp (153 kW) at 13,000 rpm and 116.5 Nm at 11,000 rpm. A weight-power ratio of 1.1 hp/kg is achieved thanks to a dry weight of 183 kg.
The specific colour scheme of the “Assen”, which combines blue (Blu Nordico), silver (Argento Ago) and gold, is both elegant and sporty, perfect for highlighting the motorcycle’s significant attention to detail and first-rate technical equipment. The choice of materials also hits the target, starting with the very lightweight Rotobox carbon fibre wheels, the construction technology of which allows for extremely fine spokes. Carbon fibre also features across many other areas, used for the heat shields that protect the exhaust manifolds on each side of the motorcycle, in all the stylistic and functional elements supporting the front light set, and for the panels in the tank area.
Some specific elements of the frame, such as the aluminium side plates and single-sided swingarm, stand out for their silver shade, which contrasts with the dark tone of the steel tube trellis. The seat features blue Alcantara upholstery, further enhancing this unique motorcycle, which also boasts a two-tone blue and silver tank with polished finish.
As with every special edition, the accompanying Special Parts Kit adds power and exclusivity, cutting weight from a motorcycle that is already lightweight in its standard configuration. Components range from the elegant titanium Arrow tailpipes, complete with dedicated control unit for maximum power, to the black CNC-machined brake and clutch levers, the carbon fibre passenger seat cover and the aluminium fuel cap, unique thanks to its two-tone gold and black colour combination. A motorcycle cover and certificate of authenticity round out the equipment.
Special Parts Kit
The Special Parts Kit comprises titanium Arrow tailpipes with dedicated control unit. The client will also receive the aluminium CNC fuel cap, in gold and black, the carbon fibre passenger seat cover and CNC brake and clutch levers. Further enhancing the Brutale 1000 RR Assen kit is the dedicated motorcycle cover, to ensure adequate protection of this work of “Motorcycle Art”.