It’s a bird, It’s a plane – it’s the comfort-driven fraternal twin of the Brutale 1000 RR!
Meet the 2022 Brutale 1000 RS. It’s essentially a heavier, less aggressive, more comfy version of the RR, with the same monster under the hood. Less wolf, more sheep’s clothing.
Founded by Italian Entrepreneur Count Domenico Agusta, MV Agusta has made a name for itself through the careful curation of quality machines – and the Brutale 1000 RS continues to display these traits.
2022 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS. Credit: MCN
Advertised byMCN as “the more accessible Brutale 1000 RR”, the RS doesn’t yet have a price, though it is expected to dint the pockets at around £22,800 – a slight improvement from the 1000 RR’s base MSRP of £28,900, and a price that also reflects the lack of semi-active Öhlins suspension and more comfy riding ergonomics.
The 2022 Brutale 1000 RR, for reference. Credit: CycleWorld
On top of the adjustable Marzocchi 50mm inverted forks and Sachs rear shock absorber, the 2022 Brutale 1000 RS features a set of raised clip-on bars, a new set of footpegs, and a spiffy one-piece saddle to complement the bike’s aesthetics – and show off the less aggressive riding position.
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The beastie does get to keep the one-of-a-kind 998cc straight-four engine of the Brutale 1000 RR (thanks to the radial valves), though we are told that the weight has been upped a full 10 kg, to 196kg from the 1000 RR’s 186kg.
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Other specs include a revised cam timing, titanium rods and valves, a DLC (Diamond Like Coating) on the tappets, and cornering ABS.
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Despite the increase in weight and euro-compliancy, this beastie is still capable of turning out a neat 205hp, with a chompable 116.5Nm.
Toss in a new set of wheels and mirrors, and you’re guaranteed a monster of a machine that’s still polite enough to say ‘thanks’ after meals.
MV Agusta have just pulled the covers off the new Brutale 1000 RS, which they are describing as all the best bits of the Brutale 1000 RR but in a more accessible package, doing away with the Öhlins electronic suspension seen on that RR, with a less extreme ergo to match.
The 2022 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS offers a down-spec, more accessible option
The Brutale 1000 RS shares the same platform and most of the features of the RR version, including an Öhlins steering damper, but adopting a Marzocchi fully adjustable USD fork setup, as well as a Sachs shock, also fully adjustable.
Forks are care of Marzocchi, with the bike boasting the same Stylema brake setup
Features unique to the RS include a new seat, with more padding for greater comfort, while revised raised clip-ons and new forged footpegs will offer a unique seating position, more suited to long distance riding.
Comfort was given a greater focus on the RS, with a more comfortable seat and slightly more relaxed ergonomics
Retained from the RR is the four-cylinder powerplant with radial valves, producing 208 horsepower and 116.6 Nm of torque, with a 998 cc capacity and 13.4:1 compression ratio, with a claimed top speed of 300 km/h or 186.4 mph.
The Brutale 1000 RS offers the same engine and performance as the Brutale 1000 RR
Connecting rods are titanium, as are the intake and exhaust valves, with a central timing chain. The camshaft timing has been optimised as well, with a greater focus on low- to mid-range torque. Looking at the provided dyno graph, torque ramps up between 4000 and 6500 rpm, before a couple of mid-range dips at 7000 and 9000 rpm. Peak is at 11,000 rpm before dropping back off to a 14,000 rpm red-line.
Naturally there’s a quickshifter featured on the Brutale 1000 RS
The transmission also gets a mention for being reliable and resistant, in combination with the Launch Control system, allowing for extreme starts, while the Electronic Assisted Shift 3.0 system is fitted – running an additional sensor – which MV promise will ensure more precise and smoother shifting.
The exhaust is carried across from the RR
An eye catching feature which is sure to garner fans is the use of a four-outlet exhaust system nestled under the tail, with two stainless steel mufflers on either side of the bike – as seen on the RR. There’s a fairly sizeable collector still run under the belly, with the bike Euro5 compliant. We’re promised the recognizable Brutale tone naturally, which is an area the brand have always excelled in.
A 5.5 TFT offers a clear display, alongside the Öhlins steering damper
A new IMU is mated to the ECU, with a 5.5 TFT display offering access to the various settings, which MV promise are still performance-orientated, as we’d expect looking at those performance figures.
Those includes Front Lift Control (FLC), cornering ABS thanks to a MK100 Continental system, cornering traction control, cruise control, and MV My Ride app integration for mobile phone control of various features. Also standard are the Mobisat tracker, GPS and Bluetooth, with navigation integrated into the dash.
The Brutale 1000 RS is IMU equipped for cornering ABS and cornering traction control
Also new are the rear-view mirrors, offering an eye catching look with better rear visibility, while the Brutale 1000 RS will come standard with a three-year warranty and weighs in at 186 kg dry.
Mirrors are also new, with Brembo hydraulics for the clutch and brakes
Carried across from the Brutale 1000 RR are the CrMo steel tulbar frame and aluminum allow swingarm with adjustable pivot height, as well as the Brembo brake setup. That’s a set of Stylema calipers on 320 mm floating front rotors, and a Brembo two-piston rear unit, with 220 mm rotor. Brembo provide both master-cylinders, with a radial front and PS13 rear unit.
The Brutale 1000 RS features the same chassis apart from the suspension, as the RR
The clutch system is also hydraulic and runs a Brembo radial master-cylinder, with a back torque limiting clutch fitted.
Wheels are aluminium alloy, with a 3.50 x 17 inch front and 6.00 x 17 inch rear, and MV Agusta have mentioned that rear wheel is a new design, but no further details have been shared.
The rear wheel is new, and runs a different spoke pattern to that seen on the RR, as does the front
Seat height will be 845 mm, mirroring that on the RR despite the comfier seat, while a special parts range will be available via MV Agusta. It’s also noted the Brutale 1000 RS is capable of running up to E10 fuel.
2022 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS
Now we’re just waiting for Australian availability and pricing information, which will tell us just how much more ‘accessible’ the 2022 Brutale 1000 RS is. In comparison the Brutale 1000 RR is currently listed as $59,990 ride-away on the MV Agusta website, so we can expect the RS at a slightly less eye watering price-point.
2022 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS
2022 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS Specifications
2022 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS Specifications
Engine
Four cylinder, 4 stroke, 16 valve, “D.O.H.C”, radial valve and DLC tappet
Total displacement
998 cm3 (60.9 cu. in.)
Compression ratio
13.4:1
Starting
Electric
Bore x stroke
79 mm x 50.9 mm (3.1 in. x 2.0 in.)
Max. power
153,0 kW (208 hp) at 13.000 r.p.m.
Max. torque
116,5 Nm (11,9 kgm) at 11.000 r.p.m.
Cooling system
Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators
EMS
Integrated ignition – injection system MVICS 2.1
Electronic quick-shift
MV EAS 3.0 (Electronically Assisted Shift Up & Down)
Clutch
Wet, multi-disc with back torque limiting device and Brembo radial pump/lever assembly
