2026 MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro – First Look

Meet the 2026 MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro, the Italian brand’s virtually all-new middleweight naked sportbike, expected to set the performance trajectory for future mid-sized models. The longstanding Brutale namesake launched back in 2001 with the limited-edition 750 Oro. Fast forward over two decades later, and we are getting our first look at MV’s limited-edition Brutale Serie Oro, set to deliver 300 individually numbered units from its factory in Varese, Italy. Availability begins Q2 2026, while pricing is TBA.

The Brutale Serie Oro joins the Italian firm’s ranks, slotting between the current Brutale 800 and the Brutale 1000 platforms. However, the middleweight Brutale is not currently sporting a displacement figure as part of its name, simply dubbed the Brutale Serie Oro. What MV representatives have made abundantly clear is that the updated Inline-Three 950 EVO engine, electronics package, all-new steel-trellis frame, and single-sided swingarm, as well as the styling, will make their way into a standard production middleweight Brutale in the future.

Although quite new in many respects, the MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro honors its predecessors with a completely new look that doesn’t stray far from the unique Brutale appearance. The muscular stance, round headlight, and stacked triple-outlet exhaust are all hallmarks of the Brutale brand. The Serie Oro also elevates things with carbon fiber components such as a front mudguard, engine cover, and belly pan.

Powering the mid-sized Brutale is the Triple-Cylinder 950 Evo engine featuring a counter-rotating crankshaft derived from the 931cc powerplant that debuted in the MV Agusta Enduro Veloce. With racier aspirations in mind for a naked sportbike, the Triple’s top end is heavily updated to extract a class-leading 148 horsepower at 11,200 rpm and 79 lb.-ft. of torque at 8,400 rpm. Importantly, MV Agusta says that 85% of its peak torque is available at a street-friendly 3,500 rpm.

Teasing out additional performance is achieved with extensive updates to the top end. To that end, brand representatives have cited that the 950 Evo features a new airbox, larger 50mm ride-by-wire throttle body, a redesigned cylinder head with improved cooling circuits, bigger steel valves, an all-new combustion chamber design, new bridged-box pistons, and a fire-ring cylinder head gasket to manage higher compression. It also employs revised intake and exhaust ports, while the valve seats are made from what is said to be more wear-resistant material. The finger-follower valvetrain is actuated by a camshaft with new aggressive profiling. Due to these changes, the 931cc engine can achieve a higher, though unspecified, rev limit. The six-speed transmission returns; however, the Brutale is said to feature a new slip-and-assist clutch with a bi-directional quickshifter. Lastly, a weight-saving titanium Termignoni slip-on exhaust is standard.

MV has reworked the entire chassis while elevating the limited-edition Serie Oro with high-level components. The traditional MV steel-trellis frame with cast-aluminum support brackets boasts increased torsional rigidity, and the rake angle is extended to encourage stability. Meanwhile, the single-sided swingarm doubles down on that concept by lengthening the unit, which has increased the wheelbase measurement and, we’re told, helps improve chassis behavior under load. The brand says that the new Brutale geometry encourages greater confidence than past iterations, accommodating mid-corner corrections or evasive maneuvering. Bolted up to the MV’s chassis is a fully adjustable Öhlins NIX 30 fork and Öhlins TTX 36 shock. Meanwhile, braking duties are handled by superbike-spec Brembo HyPure calipers working with 320mm floating rotors in front. In the rear, a dual-piston Brembo caliper clamps onto a 220mm disc.

Notably, the Brutale Serie Oro still sits on the heavier end of the spectrum, citing a sans-fuel weight of 429 pounds. Adjusting for the 4.36-gallon fuel capacity, brings us to an estimated curb weight of 439 pounds.

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires are mounted to lightweight forged-aluminum wheels, reducing unsprung mass and encouraging faster direction changes. Tire sizes are 120/70-17 front and 190/55-17 rear, with the rear tire opting for a wider diameter option than typical for the class, which will provide additional edge grip at high lean angles.

The rider triangle is also completely revised, starting with a widened handlebar that is raised up and positioned further forward. In addition, the new fuel tank offers a flatter and larger surface to brace against while braking or when cornering. Meanwhile, the reshaped 33.46-inch-tall seat uses a softer foam for additional comfort, but things appear to be moving in a more spacious direction: the saddle is 0.78 inches wider at the front, 1.57 inches wider at the center, and 1.57 inches longer overall. Rounding out ergonomic changes are the footpegs that now sit higher, further back, and are widened. Taken together, these changes allude to an upright bike with an aggressive posture.

On the technology front, the Brutale Serie Oro flexes a five-inch full-color TFT display, which can be explored via new switchgear. A full suite of six-axis IMU-supported rider aids is standard, including cornering ABS (three-level), traction control (multi-level), wheelie control, launch control, and cruise control. Riders can choose between five ride modes: Rain, Urban, Sport, Race, and Custom. All modes are adjustable, including additional parameters such as throttle response and engine braking settings. Technology features also include a GPS-assisted anti-theft system, crash detection, and geofencing functions that can be used with the MV App. A cornering headlight is also included.