Book an MV Agusta Brutale 1090 for Rs 19.3 lac

If you’re a one-percenter, Pune firm Motoroyale has the bike for you. Motoroyale is a Kinetic initiative and is the Indian representative of MV Agusta motorcycles, a name so hallowed that we could scarcely believe the rumours that they were coming to India. Well, here they are with their flagship naked motorcycle, the Brutale 1090. We’ve ridden the younger brother, the Brutale 800, and found that to be rather intimidating. We dread to think what this one is like, coming in at 1078cc and four cylinders, one more than the 800.

The Brutale 1090 is available in three variants internationally: the 1090, 1090RR and 1090 Corsa. We get the ‘base’ model here which outputs 144hp, 112Nm of torque in a bike that weighs only 183kg. Top speed is claimed at 265km/h, which on a naked bike would be an exfoliating experience. Fuel tank capacity is a massive 23l, which we suspect is more practical than bombastic. You don’t buy a 144hp motorcycle to fill it, shut it and forget it.

Understandably, there’s a complete electronics package on-board, with 8 levels of traction control and adjustable ABS as well. Cycle parts are top-notch with adjustable 50mm Marzocchi front forks and an adjustable Sachs rear shock. You can have it in matte black or white, at an introductory price of Rs 19.3 lac, ex-showroom, Pune. Motoroyale promises to deliver the first ten customers their bikes within 20 days and judging by the Indian appetite for exotic motorcycles, we have no doubt they’ll have more than enough response.