Any Brutale 675 owners in here?

[FlangMasterJ]

Considering one but would like to hear from any owners or someone whose had a chance to ride one.

[eelracing]

I owned a 2nd hand 2013 model from 5000 odd klm and put another 9k over a couple of years on it with no probs.
They have a manic mid-range on them and get a bit flighty in the rough stuff but being a quick steering light sporty they all do that sir.:eek:
The seat is a plank but the riding position is comfy...very motardish in fact.
Great brakes and did I mention grunty.
Effete journalists have mentioned low (under 4k revs)speed fueling as a bit rough but if they owned one for more than a week they'd learn better throttle control and ride her like a two stroke.

All in they are a great mid bore bike and a shitload of fun on road and track.

[FlangMasterJ]

Thanks eelracing. How tall are you by the way?

These old knees are playing up (at 35 for fucks sake). A motard or motard style position would be ideal. My XR650R is great but kickstarting is wearing thin.

I'm looking into the Brutale 675/800, Husqvana Nuda 900 and the Hypermotards.

[pritch]

Check the owners boards, I did when I was considering one. Early on they had a lot of ecu problems but they should have cured that long since. There were complaints that the headlight lenses were prone to falling out and serious money to replace.

More up to date info should be available now though.

[Navy Boy]

I own a 2013 F3 675 which I've owned for a little over a year now. I've held the rego on it as it's not getting used at the moment (Thanks to work commitments) but the motors are very similar.

Engine - In a word Manic. It revs and then revs some more. It's a typical 600-type machine in that the lower half of the rev range is fine for normal riding and the top half great for some 'Yee-Hah!' moments.

Chassis - The suspension is too stiff on them so unless you're on a smooth road they dance about too much. i took mine to Robert Taylor at KSS and it made a real difference. Worth the money IMHO.

Electronics - Takes a while to suss out the trip computer/mode changing but there's plenty of information there. The instruments are a bit on the small side but they offer plenty of information.

Reliability - I ended up getting the sprag clutch replaced under warranty as it played up not long after I got the bike. It's a common problem by all accounts so check for that. Other than that it appears to be fine. Make sure you let it go through its full system check before firing it up too though this isn't any different to any other mainstream fuel injected bike nowadays.

Overall - It sound fabulous even with the standard exhaust on and is great fun. Plus its different. I used TR20 (Dillon Telford) for its service at the beginning of the year and he and Jo did a good job. Well priced too. Mine's got some 26700km on it now and the motor still pulls like a little train.

Enjoy!

[FlangMasterJ]

Thanks guys.

[eelracing]

Thanks eelracing. How tall are you by the way?

These old knees are playing up (at 35 for fucks sake). A motard or motard style position would be ideal. My XR650R is great but kickstarting is wearing thin.

I'm looking into the Brutale 675/800, Husqvana Nuda 900 and the Hypermotards.

All good bikes I bet but go the 800 if can afford its the best looker.
182cm.

[Stampy]

Ours was a POS to be honest, suffered over heating probs, stalling, and the fueling was absolute shit, but when you had it on the boil it was a grin maker, nice chassis and handling, it was the wifes bike, we would never buy another.

[FlangMasterJ]

Ours was a POS to be honest, suffered over heating probs, stalling, and the fueling was absolute shit, but when you had it on the boil it was a grin maker, nice chassis and handling, it was the wifes bike, we would never buy another.

Appreciate the honesty.

I just took the Nuda 900R that Motorad just got in for a little test ride and oh boy what a buttery smooth bike. I'm assuming it was on the tamest rider mode but good lawd. Perfect riding position (and I mean it felt like it was built for me), gear changes were slick, perfect gear ratio and amazing brakes. I couldn't really fault it. Honestly my XR650R feels way more of a handful. You just have to be so precise on an offroad to motard converted bike.


So once I have my Excel rims, trick Braking rotor and HRC recommend power upgrades installed on the XR650R I'll most likely be putting it up for sale.

[Stampy]

Flang, have you tried a 675 Street Triple? They are fantastic, we have the RX version and it's a keeper 😊

[FlangMasterJ]

Flang, have you tried a 675 Street Triple? They are fantastic, we have the RX version and it's a keeper 😊

I really don't like the look of them. I'm sure they're a great bike but damn they're fugly.

[SVboy]

I have a triumph STR 675r. Didn't love it when I bought it. Don't love it now. However, what a competent bike! It just does fast controlled riding so well. Very impressive but I doubt it will be a keeper.

[FlangMasterJ]

Thought I'd give the squad an update. I sold the XR650R to a collector who needed the 650R to complete his collection. So I'm stoked it went to someone who's going to look after it and appreciate it. Got a call from him after it had been delivered and he was chuffed as.

So the next day I purchased this little weapon. 2011 796 Hypermotard. Got it for a great price, came with heated grips and a very cool and amazing sounding Zard exhaust. So far I'm loving it. The only niggle is that the gearing is pretty tall. A couple more teeth on the rear will smooth out the take off and make it a little more usable.

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[Mike.Gayner]

Fuuuuuuuuuck that's a good choice.

[FlangMasterJ]

Thanks Mike. I'm still frothing for a Nuda.

[AllanB]

Drop a tooth on the front sprocket. Most common Ducati mod after rowdy pipes ;)

[FlangMasterJ]

Drop a tooth on the front sprocket. Most common Ducati mod after rowdy pipes ;)

No issues with the chain slapping the swingarm? Heard guys who have gone to the 14T on the front have that problem. Also the chain travelling around a smaller sprocket causes greater wear?

[AllanB]

No issues with the chain slapping the swingarm? Heard guys who have gone to the 14T on the front have that problem. Also the chain travelling around a smaller sprocket causes greater wear?

It's a Ducati catalog option. The chain runs on a (some form of plastic) guide along the top and does not get near the alloy swingarm.

[Navy Boy]

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In a similar vein this is my latest addition to the shed. As mad as a box of frogs and about as much fun as you can have with your clothes on I reckon. :banana:

[FlangMasterJ]

It's a Ducati catalog option. The chain runs on a (some form of plastic) guide along the top and does not get near the alloy swingarm.

Ooosh there we go.


340539340540

In a similar vein this is my latest addition to the shed. As mad as a box of frogs and about as much fun as you can have with your clothes on I reckon. :banana:

Very nice!