MV Agusta Brutale 989R suspension setup and specs

MV Agusta Brutale 989R, 2008 to 2010: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 33 psi cold rear tire pressure, 185 kg (408 lb).

Model years covered: 2008, 2009, 2010 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by MV Agusta.

2008–2010 MV Agusta Brutale 989R
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MV Agusta Brutale 989R

2008–2010 · naked · 982.3 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Fork diameter50 mm (2.0 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Front, two up33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, two up33 psi · 2.3 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire190/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1410 mm (55.5 in)
Trail102 mm (4.0 in)
Seat height805 mm (31.7 in)
Weight185 kg (408 lb) dry
Front brakeDual 320mm discs, radial-mount Brembo monobloc 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 210mm disc, 4-piston caliper

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