Limited edition 2021 MV Agusta Rush 1000 unveiled

The superbike is based on the Brutale 1000RR and is limited to just 300 units.

Italian superbike maker, MV Agusta has revealed the 2021-iteration of its limited-edition Rush 1000 model. The superbike is based on the Brutale 1000RR and is limited to just 300 units.

The Rush 1000 is one of the most aggressive looking hyper naked bikes the company has produced. It has a circular LED headlamp with bar-end mirrors, quad exhaust tips and a dish-like rear wheel.

At its heart is the same 998cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-cylinder engine that develops 205 BHP @ 13,000 rpm and 116 Nm @ 11,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

MV Agusta has reworked the chassis for the 2021 model year. The bike now rides on Ohlins suspension and comes equipped with dual 320 mm disc brakes at the front and a single disc at the rear. Additionally, the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) has been updated and now features cornering functions as well.

The 2021 MV Agusta Rush 1000 is shipped with a race kit that includes an SC exhaust and a dedicated racing ECU. These upgrades are claimed to increase the power output to 209 BHP.