The new MV Agusta Rush 1000 is a concept bike based on the Brutale 1000 RR that’s claimed to make 205bhp (153kW) @ 13,000rpm and 86lb-ft (116.5Nm) @ 11,000rpm.
What do we know about the new MV Agusta Rush 1000?
With the 998cc motor from the Brutale 1000 RR, the Rush uses the same eight injector radial valve engine, which sees the valves offset slightly from each other, the stems pushed by angled DOHC lobes.
The 205bhp figure is with a road-legal exhaust – swap that out and it’s said to make 209bhp (156kW) @ 13,600.
The headlight is full LED with cornering function and appears to be the JW Speaker 8791, while the rear wheel is forged aluminium with a carbon-fibre cover that’s said to improve aerodynamics, while an up and down quick-shifter is standard.
Suspension is Öhlins semi-active with the option of manual override, while connectivity between the TFT dash and your smartphone allows settings to be adjusted remotely, records of your rides to be downloaded and navigation mirrored from a phone app to the bike’s display.
Dry weight is claimed to be 186kg – with the battery, oil and 16 litre tank full, we’d expect it to weigh around 210kg ready to ride. Top speed is said to be ‘over’ 186mph, and given its claimed 42mpg economy, range could be up to 121 miles.
The price of the MV Agusta Rush 1000 is yet to be announced, and we expect to see changes if it is ever released – it needs a number plate carrier behind the rear wheel for a start... Keep an eye on Bennetts BikeSocial for the first full review if MV takes this beyond a styling exercise.
MV Agusta Rush 1000 specification
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Engine
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998cc four cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC 16 valve
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Compression ratio
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13.4:1
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Bore x stroke
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79 mm x 50.9 mm
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Power
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205bhp (153kW) @ 13,000rpm
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Torque
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86lb-ft (116.5Nm) @ 11,000rpm
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Cooling system
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Separated liquid and oil radiators
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Engine management system
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Integrated ignition - injection system MVICS (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) with eight injectors (4 lower fuel injectors by Mikuni + 4 upper fuel injectors by Magneti Marelli with increased fuel flow). Engine control unit Eldor EM2.10, throttle body full ride by wire Mikuni, pencil-coil with ion-sensing technology, control of detonation and misfire - Torque control with four maps - Traction control with 8 levels + off and wheelie control with inertial platform Electronic quick-shift MV EAS 2.1 (Electronically Assisted Shift Up & Down)
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Clutch
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Wet, multi-disc with back torque limiting device and Brembo radial pump/lever assembly
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Transmission
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Cassette style; six speed, constant mesh
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Wheelbase
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1415 mm
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Overall length
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2080 mm
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Overall width
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805 mm
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Saddle height
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845 mm
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Min. ground clearance
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141mm
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Trail
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97 mm
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Dry weight
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186 kg - 184kg
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Fuel tank capacity
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16 litres
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Frame
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Steel trellis with aluminium swingarm
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Front suspension
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43mm Öhlins Nix EC hydraulic “upside down” front forks with TiN superficial treatment.Completely adjustable with electronically controlled compression and rebound damping with manually controlled spring preload.
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Fork travel
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120 mm
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Rear suspension
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Progressive, single shock absorber Öhlins EC TTX completely adjustable with electronically controlled compression and rebound damping and spring preload
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Rear wheel travel
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120mm
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Front brake
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Double floating disc with Ø 320mm, with steel braking disc and aluminium flange - Brembo radial pump/level assembly. Brembo Stylema radial-type caliper, single-piece with 4 pistons Ø 30mm
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Rear brake
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Single steel disc with Ø 220mm. Brembo PS13 brake pump. Brembo caliper with 2 pistons Ø 34 mm. ABS System Bosch 9 Plus with Race Mode and RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation)
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Front wheel
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Aluminium alloy spokes 3,50 ” x 17 ”. Tyre size: 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W)
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Rear wheel
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Aluminium alloy 6,00 ” x 17 ” with carbon fibre cover. Tyre size: 200/55 - ZR 17 M/C (78 W)
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