MV Agusta Brutale 800 / Brutale 800 RR — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
798cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-3 DOHC 12-Valve (Counter-Rotating Crank) · Source: MV Agusta Brutale 800 / Brutale 800 RR (2016–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the MV Agusta Brutale 800 / Brutale 800 RR (2016–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2016–Present MV Agusta Brutale 800 / Brutale 800 RR (chassis ZCGB3200) requires 2.8 L (2.96 US qt) of SAE 5W-40 (JASO MA2, API SN / JASO MA2 Full Synthetic Ester) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3 L (3.17 US qt) with filter service (8000B5425 / HF569). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 230 kPa / 2.30 bar / 33 PSI front (120/70 ZR17 (58W)) and 230 kPa / 2.30 bar / 33 PSI rear (180/55 ZR17 (73W)), paired with 3× NGK CR9EIB-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ10S / LiFePO4 battery.
Drain only: 2.8 L (2.96 US qt)
R 230 kPa (2.30 bar)
Est. Range: ~279 km (173 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 5W-40 (Alt: SAE 10W-60 (F4 / Brutale 1000)) · JASO MA2 · API SN / JASO MA2 Full Synthetic Ester |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 2.8 L (2.96 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3 L (3.17 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 8000B5425 / HF569 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 35 N·m (25.8 lb-ft / 3.57 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 ZR17 (58W) · Rear: 180/55 ZR17 (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 230 kPa / 2.30 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 230 kPa / 2.30 bar / 33 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 240 kPa / 2.40 bar / 35 PSI Rear: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR9EIB-9 × 3 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ10S / LiFePO4 (12V 8.6Ah AGM / Lithium) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and lubricate regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 798 cc · 140 hp @ 12,300 rpm · 87 N·m (64.2 lb-ft) @ 10,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 830 mm (32.7 in) · 186 kg (410 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 16.5 L (4.4 US gal) · ~16.9 km/L → ~279 km (173 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 6,000 km / 6,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 12,000 km / 12,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 12,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Sculpted hollow-tail streetfighter offered in 110 hp Rosso and dual-injector 140 hp Brutale 800 RR / RR SCS trims.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Change full-synthetic ester SAE 5W-40 JASO MA2 (3.0 L w/ filter 8000B5425) every 6,000 km to protect the high-RPM counter-rotating crank and cassette gearbox.