Fastest Naked Sports Bike In The World In 2024

Summary

• The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS boasts a top speed of over 186 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest naked motorcycles available.
• Powered by a 998cc, inline-four engine (derived from the discontinued F4 RR superbike) that produces 208 horsepower and 86 pound-feet of torque.
• The Brutale 1000 RS sells at a price of $30,098, which is higher than all of its rivals.

In the last decade, there’s been a monumental shift in the world of sport bikes. Zero to 60mph times are lower than ever, 200 horsepower has become the new normal, and technology is a non-negotiable. In parallel, these changes have trickled down to the naked sport bike segment and kickstarted a new chapter of hyper naked bikes. What was once a segment for folks who wanted to enjoy superbike engines but in an easy-going package and comfy package, currently includes bikes that promise to be as rampant as the flagship sport bikes. The only difference is these hit harder because there’s no fairing for you to hide behind.

Accordingly, all your favorite bikemakers–Kawasaki, MV Agusta, KTM, Triumph, Ducati–have such nakeds in their roster. But there’s one motorcycle that particularly stands out. Armed with unmatched performance and equipment, it has the highest top speed for a production naked today and leaves the competition in its wake. Who is it? None other than the 2024 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS!

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from the official MV Agusta website.

The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS Boasts A Top Speed Of Over 186 Miles Per Hour

If you want to breach the 186mph (300kph) barrier on a naked motorcycle, the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS is the one for you. That’s because the Italian company claims the naked has a top speed of over 186 miles per hour. This is backed by a few gutsy people who’ve achieved the figure aboard the naked, although we couldn’t find any official test from MV. In case you’re wondering what’s up with the ‘gentleman’s agreement’, you should know the Brutale maker is one of the few names that doesn’t electronically limit its big bikes to 186 miles per hour.

A 998cc, Inline-Four Engine Powers The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS

The protagonist for the insane performance is MV Agusta’s 998cc, inline-four engine–derived from the now-discontinued F4 RR superbike. It’s armed with radial valves, four Mikuni injectors, four Magnetti Marelli injectors, Eldor Nemo 2.1 ECU, and 50 mm throttle bodies, all of which help it boast a stonking 13.4:1 compression ratio (even higher than the Suzuki Hayabusa). These, together with a four-into-one Arrow exhaust, ensure an output of 208 horsepower and 86 pound-feet. You also have the option to plonk a racing kit (with a different exhaust and ECU map), which boosts the output to 212 ponies.

A six-speed transmission sends the power to the rear wheel, while a barrage of electronic rider aids help you stay upright. The list includes:

• Traction control
• Cornering ABS
• Launch control
• Wheelie control

Creature comforts like cruise control, a two-way quickshifter, and smartphone connectivity are also standard. All these can be toggled via a 5.5-inch TFT.

The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS Boasts Impressive Underpinnings

With so much power on tap, it’s only fair you have quality underpinnings to back ‘em up. And the Brutale does that well. It’s built around a trellis chassis, that relies on Marzocchi USD forks and Sachs monoshock for suspension duties. Both ends are fully adjustable and pair up with 17-inch alloy wheels. You also get top-shelf Brembo Stylema calipers for you to shed speed fast. A special mention also goes to the gorgeous single-sided swingarm, carved from aluminum.

In case the underpinnings don’t seem fancy enough, you have the option to pick the Brutale 1000 RR. It replaces the Marzocchi and Sachs suspension with a full Ohlins setup that’s electronically adjustable. Different wheels, livery, and a few carbon components further set it apart from the RS.

All this while, the Brutale tips the scale at 410 pounds dry–an impressive figure for a big sport bike. Credit here goes to the use of lightweight materials all around. The bodywork is carved from thermoplastic, while the wheels are aluminum alloy units. You also get a light camshaft, lighter pistons, and titanium connecting rods to shed a few extra pounds.

MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS – Price And Rivals

Impressive and fast bikes don’t come cheap, and this is no exception. MV Agusta has priced the Brutale 1000 RS at $30,098, which makes the naked one of the priciest options in the segment. It costs almost $8,000 more than its arch-rival, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 while being a whopping $13,000 pricier than the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100. Likewise, the 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo sells for $9,000 less than the Agusta. You can see how these compare in terms of performance below.

All tables sourced from respective manufacturers