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Stock #: 612484A | VIN #: ZCGJFGNU1FV008177 | Year: 2015 |
Manufacturer: MV Agusta | Mileage: 1102 | |
URL: https://www.travelandrvcanada.com/all-inventory?stock=612484A |
MSRP | $ 11,995.00 |
Price | Call for price |
OVERVIEW
MV Agusta's investment in its 675/800cc three-cylinder engine keeps paying big dividends, particularly now that the Supersport F3 models have been joined by the naked Brutale and its Rivale and Dragster derivatives. All naked models are blessed by the same excellent chassis quality that ensures success for MV Agusta in the World Supersport Series with Jules Cluzel. And it's the excellent quality of the chassis that has led to the creation of the new higher-power RR versions of the Brutale 800 and Dragster 800.
The MV Agusta 800 three-cylinder has been tuned to deliver optimized performance for the naked duo. Claimed peak power of 140 hp is only fractionally lower than the 148 hp of the F3 800. Do not jump to the conclusion that MV Agusta has just adopted a slightly de-rated F3 powerplant for the Brutale/Dragster chassis. The new version was developed from the 125-hp Brutale 800 unit to maintain the great virtues of that engine, namely its glorious flexibility and smooth throttle response from 3,000 rpm up. The compression ratio stays at a robust 13.3:1 on all the versions to keep the thermodynamic efficiency at the highest level possible within the limits allowed by present gasoline standards.
THE RIDE: MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800 RR
Test day is cloudy in the morning and sunny in the afternoon. The pavement of the Pirelli Test Track in Italy is only 41 degrees Fahrenheit---not the best condition for great lean angles. First, I test the Brutale 800 RR. It's compact, light, responsive, and neutral. The new engine is great, a flexible and torquey as the regular 800 version but with an impressive extra punch. Top speed is a cool 150 mph, and the super solid torque curve gets you there at an impressive rate, with superb torque delivery from as low as 3,000 rpm, with no stumbling or any other unpleasant side effect. Throttle response is superb, and I am using only a whisker of traction control to check the grip in these poor conditions.
The improved quickshifter works smartly while upshifting, but even better when downshifting. It's a good step forward. After a few laps, the front end feels secure and responsive. I start pushing to see if knee-scratching lean angles are possible. You know, for the show. The Pirelli Diablo Rosso II are up to it, allowing lean angles beyond expectation. All told, the Brutale 800RR is one of the hottest nakeds around, even at a chilly 41 degrees!
SPECIFICATIONS
2015 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR
ENGINE TYPE: 798cc liquid-cooled inline-3
BORE x STROKE: 79.0 x 54.3mm
INDUCTION: Mikuni EFI
IGNITION: MVICS
COMPRESSION RATIO: 13.3:1
VALVE TRAIN: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
TRANSMISSION: Six-speed
FINAL DRIVE: Chain
FRONT SUSPENSION: Marzocchi 43mm fork; 4.9 inches travel
REAR SUSPENSION: Sachs single shock; 4.9 inches travel
FRONT BRAKE: Dual radial-mount four-piston calipers with full-floating 320mm discs
REAR BRAKE: Single 220mm disc
FRONT TIRE: 120/70ZR-17
REAR TIRE: 180/55ZR-17
RAKE: 23.5
TRAIL: 3.5 in.
WHEELBASE: 54.3 in.
SEAT HEIGHT: 31.9 in.
CLAIMED DRY WEIGHT: 370 lb.
FUEL CAPACITY: 4.4 gal.