Considering a new MV Agust Brutale

Love, love, love the Brutale! One of my favorites! Excellent choice.

 

Go for it!

I must say, Harley blew it.

 

Fast By Ferracci in Willow Grove, PA - Some people love them, others not so much. Have always treated me well.
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Eurosports in Coopersburg PA is another option.
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Both are north of Philly.

 

You should be able to deal a bit on the 675. Once the 800 came out demand for them seems to have dropped off a cliff. I would be surprised if the 675 is even contiued as a model for 2016, if not sooner.

Dyno run!
Dyno Run: MV Agusta Brutale 800 - Video Dailymotion

 

They have been in dealerships for a couple of months. MSRP is just under $15k.

I get what you are saying about buying exactly what you want rather than what you can get the best deal on. IMO that is what is driving demand for the 800 over the 675. None of these are cheap bikes, and the buyer of a new MV probably isn't cross-shopping a Yamaha FZ-09 with an 800 Brutale. Basically they will tend to have a bit more disposable income to spend and if you want an MV (or other Euro bike), that is pretty much what you want. So a guy buys a 675, but then always wonders how much more fun the same bike would have been with 20 extra horsepower from the 800, that it was a couple of thousand $$$ more would not be a big deal to this buyer.

 

You should take a demo ride on a new Aprilia Tuono before you make a final decision. Awesome bike, best electronics package by far, and the dealers are dealing on them.

 

I just traded my 2008 Ducati S4RS Tricolore for a 2010 MV 1090RR Brutale. When I bought the 1090 RR I also test rode the 800 Brutale and have ridden a 1090 R Brutale before. I have not ridden the 675, so calibrate accordingly.

The 800 is a nice, light bike. I think MV claim 360-370 lbs. It is easy to ride and quite small in the seat - handle bar measurement and fits me well (I am 5'9"). I'm guessing if you are 6 ft, you'll find it cramped. The bike sounds great, looks great and makes you feel great. Quick enough to be pretty interesting.

What's not to like? For me, one thing was off-putting. The engine has so little flywheel effect and such a responsive throttle map (I rode it in "Sport") that a very small movement of the twist grip causes a meaningful change in engine output. So, taking a turn and hitting a bump caused more of a change in the bike's attitude than I expected. Beyond this, it is awesome.

But, not for me. The 800 is quite quick. The 1090RR is insanely fast. And the sound (mine has the Corsa exhaust system) is unbelievable.

On why MV. My decision was entirely emotional. Growing up in the UK, Agostini (MV) Vs Hailwood (Honda) was a staple at Brands Hatch (local racetrack where they also staged the F1 races). The sound of the MV triple would reverberate through the grandstands. Caused the hair on the back of your neck to rise up, that sort of thing. Subsequently, MV was one of the final 4-stroke manufacturers to take on the onslaught from the 2-strokes from Yamaha and Suzuki. I remember the 500-4 was about 100 bhp and MV said that was as much as they could do and subsequently exited racing. Today, they pride themselves on being motorcycle art (it's their tag). And they are. Everything is beautifully put together and engineered. Put it alongside a Triumph and it pains me to say it (I am a Brit), but the Triumph looks cheaper and mass produced.

What's not to like about the 1090 RR Brutale? Well, it is certainly fast enough to kill yourself. Easily. It will wheelie at the slightest provocation in the first few gears (so be delicate with the throttle hand). I am guessing you want a good dealer close by. I am sure there will be issues from time to time.

Photo of the color scheme of my Brutale below (not my bike and apologies to whomever owns any copyright but it is a beautiful pic)

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Do the motorcycle guys have a European delivery option, a la Audi, Porsche et al? As a minimum, why not do a factory tour?

Fun options. Good luck.

 

While not a Brutale, I once owned an F4 and it was the worse bike I have ever owned. The heat coming from the engine felt like you had a giant hair dryer blowing on your crotch and legs, the seat was like an aluminum high school bleacher, the off idle throttle response was so jerky it was unridable in slow or stop and go riding and the ergonomics will make an Olympic gymnast grimace in pain after 30 minutes in the saddle. The Ducati Sport Classic I replaced it with has the comfort of a Gold Wing in comparison. It did look and sound great though.

 

Franklin,
Yes, I believe I have read those comments before about the F4. Not sure what MV have done but the Brutale is comfortable and not unduly hot.

My first "big bike" was a 998. Matrix edition. Looked fantastic. Was a great riding experience.

For about an hour.

My first trip was 7 hours, bringing it home from KY. Neck, knees, wrists. Migrated to more "upright" bikes since then but still tempted by the sport bikes. Would love a PS replica.

The new F4 is 201 bhp, right... Oh my!
Philip

 

I have own a bunch of Ducati's lately a Panigale 1199. You need a dealer close by. Italian motorcycles have little problems. They are not Hondas.

 

Had an 06 Brutale 910R and it was a blast. Bought at Ferracci. Had for a few years and it never had an issue except one time it sat for a while and the vacuum in the tank sucked it in on one side and I was convinced my kids did something in the garage but once I opened the gas cap and let the pressure out it went back to normal with no damage. Don't think I ever saw another one driving around while I had it. Loved the way it sounded with the titanium exhaust.