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85% Of components are new and
designed by MV Agusta
The headlight retains the same drop profile and the same
dimensions, but introduces a fresh, more modern design,
which takes account also of a modified support, but
eliminates the direction indicators. Inside, in addition
to a new polyellipsoidal element, there is a system of 8
LEDs that create a “light strip” effect, like
that found on cars, which for motorcycles is entirely
new.
Instrument cluster and instrumentation
The new lines of the instrument cluster
have abandoned the soft shapes of the previous cluster to
achieve a style that is in keeping with the modern,
slender features of the bodywork. It is designed to fit a
personalized, interchangeable cover, which the rider can
select from those available in the accessory line. The
instruments are also all new, working in conjunction with
the engine control module via a high speed CAN line,
retaining the split dial, with the rev counter, which is
even more precise. The two LCD screens have been enlarged
and have even more functions. There is now an indicator
showing which gear is engaged, the fuel level, the speed,
the hazard key, the water temperature, and the
chronometer function, with memory of laps and of times.
The instruments are already set up to use a system for
monitoring tire pressure.
Handlebar
The fitting of the handlebar is flexible,
to improve comfort and to reduce the vibration level. On
the integrated handlebar clamps, the upper triple clamp
assembly, including the handlebar clamp, is new. This
latter has been designed with an elegant hinge release
system, which enables the handlebar group to be quickly
dismantled. The handgrips also have a new design, with an
alternation of smooth and rough areas that improves grip.
Rearview mirrors
The rearview mirrors are larger and have
more volume for greater visibility, but have also been
placed higher up than before; the arm is in pressure
die-cast aluminum, to reduce vibrations and to improve
stability.
They house LED direction indicators (3 on each side),
which are perfectly incorporated into the rear mirror
assembly, yielding a cleaner line than the traditional
position.
Key block
The ignition block is the very latest
generation, fitted with an immobilizer, the presence of
which is indicated by a red light on the instrument
cluster. The fuel cap is also new, with an advanced
design in which the MV name stands out on the back,
thanks to careful and precise manufacturing.
Bodywork and technical fittings
The air ducts for the air box are larger
and tapered directing additional airflow. The radiator
protections, no longer in metal and integrated with the
mechanical components, are now part of the bodywork. In
addition to streamlining the radiator and protecting it,
they act as ducts to provide better cooling. The most
evolved part of the motorcycle is the rear, thanks to a
thinner, more modern tail, which makes sitting more
comfortable. The LED taillight is integrated into the
tail, which is no longer in plastic, but is pressure
die-cast in aluminum, and is an entirely new design
element. The two beautiful exhausts, which flow along the
right side of the motorcycle, have been enhanced,
eliminating the welding at the tips of the silencers and,
above all, featuring an even more inclined and thinner
cut that matches the lines of the bodywork. The external
engine supports are sleeker and, along with the side
stand, are embellished with the MV logos in relief.
Engine
The engine size has increased from 982.3
cc to 998 cc without any variation in layout. The
cylinder bore and stroke have gone from 79 x 50.1 mm to
76 x 55 mm. The reconfiguration of the 4 cylinders, with
16 radial valves, seeksto make power delivery smoother,
with a response that is more progressive, solid, and
harmonious
than before, especially when opening-closing and when
accelerating. For this purpose, a new 46 mm Mikuni
throttle body assembly, with a non-return feed that is
0.33 lbs lighter than the previous one, has been
installed. The new throttle body assembly is operated by
Marelli 5SM electronics, which perform better than the
previous, and which feature new software for such things
as traction control (for which 8 adjustments can be made)
and a double EFI map.
No alterations have been made to the materials,
measurements, and profiles used on the thermal side, but
the new electronics allow for the elimination of the
position sensor of the camshaft. The completely
redesigned engine crank case is 1.32 lbs lighter than the
previous one, and is fitted with a counter-rotating
balancing shaft to resist high-frequency secondary
vibrations, which has been placed at the front of the
engine and is driven directly by the primary transmission
gear. While the transmission ratios remain the same, the
internal gearbox command mechanism is entirely new,
redesigned to allow adopting a gear sensor, and to
provide a smoother and more comfortable shift of the
lever. Using this new sensor, the engine control unit is
able to optimize the injection and ignition calibrations
and the position of the exhaust valve according to the
demands of the individual gears.
There is also a new Mitsubishi, Neodymium-Iron-Boron
generator, cooled by a high pressure internal oil jet,
which - together with the new transmission system and a
damper that incorporates an elastomer vibration canceling
system - contributes to saving a full 3.52 lbs.
The lubrication circuit has also been entirely renewed,
with a double rotor pump which is smaller and lighter (by
0.75 lb), but more efficient than the previous one. The
circuit is no longer divided, as it was before, and the
pump serves the radiator and the engine which are placed
in series. The new oil filter has an environmentally
friendly paper element, which is easy to access without
dismantling any part of the engine, thereby reducing
maintenance time. The water pump, too, has been
completely redesigned, and although it is 0.13 lb lighter
than the previous one, its cooling capacity is up to 65%
greater at low revs.
Engine performance has been optimized to improve
drivability and power delivery, which are further
enhanced by the new exhaust system, which has a choke
valve operated by the injection control unit.
The top model shares all of the basic characteristics of
the 990, but has a 1078 cc
engine offering even greater power and performance.
The RR differs from the 990 model in its considerably
larger engine size, and also its
slipper clutch, which is an original MV design.
The differences with respect to the 990R:
Aesthetics
The new steering head has a new steering
damper on the handlebar.
The air ducts of the air box, painted in the same color
as the tank, become an integral part of it, and as a
result, the design is even more aggressive.
The valve cover is painted red.
Engine
The top model shares all of the basic
characteristics of the 990, but has a 1078 cc engine
offering even greater power and performance.
The RR differs from the 990 model in its considerably
larger engine size, and also its slipper clutch, which is
an original MV design.
Colours
AvailableHeadlight
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Pearl White / Black
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Red / Silver
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Technical Overview
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