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Okay, as most of you will know my other bike is an 05 CBR1000RR. Without doubt, the best of the Jap litre bikes on the market today. I'm sure we're all in agreement here. To compliment my modest bike collection, I wanted a naked bike to fill a void. I wanted something different. It had to be nimble, fast and have upgraded running gear. I thought I was onto a winner but taking 10 hours to complete the Coro loop, the Street Magic just didn’t cut the mustard. I settled for a Brutale R.
Throwing my leg over the Brutale was a strange transition. At first, it felt like a dirt bike on steroids. The riding position is more comfortable than what I'm used to, but still is plenty sporty. The Brutale's bars are narrow and the reach will have you canted slightly forward. The I4 engine screams like a bitch and the induction roar is intoxicating. The best way I can explain the sound is like an F1 car. I thought it was going to explode. It's like a pit bull except you'd never want to shoot it if it bit you. It has plenty of low-end torque and is probably over powered for my intended use, but it's nice knowing there's 136 crank ponies there if you want them. The gear ratio is close and reminded me a lot of my karting days, 1.2.3.4.5.6.5.4.3.2.3.2.3.4.3.2.1 and that’s just getting out of the driveway. It handles like nothing else I have ever ridden. While it's a good 10 kg's heavier than the CBR, it feels much lighter and loves being chucked down into the corners and I'm a lot more confident going hell for leather in the twisties on this. The suspension is out of this world. A tad bumpy on the things Transit call roads but firmly planted. Being a naked bike you have no wind protection which is really noticeable in codura gear. I'll try leather next time. The bike is also on the small side, which is good for midgets like myself. So if you are a very tall or heavy rider you may feel cramped.
The stock rubber is SuperCorser Pro's which are great in the dry but another story in the wet. I've just put some Avon Vipers on to give them a go and so far so good.
It's difficult to sum up the Brutale considering my lack of riding experience but I think the following is pretty bang on. It's 100% raw motorbike.
Fishy
22nd May 2006, 15:03
Ah so ya decided on the Avons eh, well if your just commuting on it during the week and riding in fine weather on the weekends then the Avons will be sweet!.
SimJen
22nd May 2006, 15:05
Okay, as most of you will know my other bike is an 05 CBR1000RR. Without doubt, the best of the Jap litre bike on the market today. I'm sure we're all in agreement here.
Fishing for an argument?????
Perhaps thats why it lost all the 2005 shootouts to another bike........cough gixxer k5 cough...:whocares:
Whats your gas mileage like on the Brutale....its supposed to be Brutal !
Big Dave
22nd May 2006, 15:07
Ah so ya decided on the Avons eh, well if your just commuting on it during the week and riding in fine weather on the weekends then the Avons will be sweet!.
What cave have you been hiding in?
The vipers are da shizzle.
Fishy
22nd May 2006, 15:10
What cave have you been hiding in?
The vipers are da shizzle.
Not in the drizzle my nizzle!.
Fishing for an argument?????
Perhaps thats why it lost all the 2005 shootouts to another bike........cough gixxer k5 cough...:whocares:
Whats your gas mileage like on the Brutale....its supposed to be Brutal !
I think only Dover could beat it in a drinking match. Haven't quite figured it out yet but filled it up at BP Jervous then went SH16 to Wellsford and returning home, the fuel light went on at Coatsville where I stopped and put 15.5 litres in it. Nasty.
beyond
22nd May 2006, 15:11
Fishing for an argument?????
Perhaps thats why it lost all the 2005 shootouts to another bike........cough gixxer k5 cough...:whocares:
Whats your gas mileage like on the Brutale....its supposed to be Brutal !
Aaahhh, but it's a Repsol. :)
vifferman
22nd May 2006, 15:12
Good writings, Mr Finn! :niceone:
Humourous too.
If the fuel consumption gets too bad, apparently there's a different chip you can get for the ECU. Cheese'n'Onion flavour, I believe.
Buster
22nd May 2006, 15:15
Not in the drizzle my nizzle!.
Bloody brilliant! lmao!!
Good writings, Mr Finn! :niceone:
Humourous too.
If the fuel consumption gets too bad, apparently there's a different chip you can get for the ECU. Cheese'n'Onion flavour, I believe.
They run rich apparently. I'm waiting to hear back from MV Italy regarding a performance pipe that is supposed to come with it. If I get it, I'll throw a PC in it and that'll sort it out.
SPman
22nd May 2006, 15:25
I think only Dover could beat it in a drinking match.
You obviously haven't met Juzzer or Pyro then.......
The_Dover
22nd May 2006, 15:29
You obviously haven't met Juzzer or Pyro then.......
Pah, they are mere amateurs my friend.
Especially Juzzer, he's nothing but a big blouse that falls asleep after a few tequilas. I have photographic evidence.
Swoop
22nd May 2006, 15:48
If I get it, I'll throw a PC in it and that'll sort it out.
So you'll be online while riding then? Hope the one-handed typing skills are good...
Or will it be used for surfing pron sites??:blip:
Who cares about the fuel economy... it could be a lot worse if you were driving a cage!
So you'll be online while riding then? Hope the one-handed typing skills are good...
Or will it be used for surfing pron sites??:blip:
Who cares about the fuel economy... it could be a lot worse if you were driving a cage!
I know you guys miss me when I'm not online so this will keep everybody happy. I'm currently on Wellesley St and... hang on.... had to change gear.
I'm not worried about fuel economy. HC & the goonies pay for that. I just like power commanders especially the ones with the flashing lights.
The gear ratio is close and reminded me a lot of my karting days, 1.2.3.4.5.6.5.4.3.2.3.2.3.4.3.2.1 and that’s just getting out of the driveway.
... so, you can get up and down the gear box without running out of petrol?
... so, you can get up and down the gear box without running out of petrol?
It's Italian. You won't get through a tank before something breaks on it.
loosebruce
22nd May 2006, 16:48
It's difficult to sum up the Brutale considering my lack of riding experience but I think the following is pretty bang on. It's 100% raw motorbike.
I'll give you an honest and unbiased opinion on it, i'm free Saturday at this stage :blip:
SARGE
22nd May 2006, 17:14
I think only Dover could beat it in a drinking match. Haven't quite figured it out yet but filled it up at BP Jervous then went SH16 to Wellsford and returning home, the fuel light went on at Coatsville where I stopped and put 15.5 litres in it. Nasty.
i could use a drink right about now...
I'll give you an honest and unbiased opinion on it, i'm free Saturday at this stage :blip:
That's a very generous offer LB. How could I ever repay you?
kickingzebra
22nd May 2006, 17:53
I think if you cover the gas, he'll be sufficiently reimbursed :rofl:
That's a very generous offer LB. How could I ever repay you?
Clean his leathers ! Looks like he does more mud riding than road riding.
I saw the R model Brutale last week, very nice. Good to hear you like it. There are a few MV owners running around these parts and I don't think any have had any traditional Italian breakdowns. And NO you smartarses, they haven't had new age Italian breakdowns either.
So what tourer are you getting?
So what tourer are you getting?
That my friend, is a very good question. ST1300? BMW?
onearmedbandit
22nd May 2006, 19:32
So what tourer are you getting?
He's got that covered already, the 'blade. :nya:
Madness
22nd May 2006, 19:59
That my friend, is a very good question. ST1300? BMW?
ZX-14R, in black of course.
Good luck with the performance pipe too, Eyeties are often reluctant to "put things right" in the way us Kiwi's are accustomed to. I think we should send Neil Martin over to give 'em the learn. After all, it's the putting right that counts. (Was that just a welly thing??)
I'll give you an honest and unbiased opinion on it, i'm free Saturday at this stage :blip:
If Finn is too busy you can try mine:innocent:
Finn... your right, a pit bull of a bike... TT in a week or so.... bring on the tourists.....:nya: :nya:
If Finn is too busy you can try mine:innocent:
Finn... your right, a pit bull of a bike... TT in a week or so.... bring on the tourists.....:nya: :nya:
Hey, what rubber do you have on yours and how do you find them?
Lou Girardin
23rd May 2006, 10:51
So you'll be up for a little race?
Just to make it interesting, a little wager? Say, reg papers.
Oh, and the race will be here to Wellington.
Even if I'm slower, I'll refuel a third as often.
Are you going to ride it to dins on Sat?
Hey, what rubber do you have on yours and how do you find them?
Still the Corsa pro's, weather is crap at the moment, but I won't be using it in the wet... think they are very good so far still in run in mode, they will be getting "used" more in a week or two.... providing the sun shines!!!
ps...Have a Fazer 1000 (FZ1) for everyday use
Got a nice couple of helmets this week one paid for and one freebie with the bike:blip:
Ps can you take a pic of your rear seat as I think the gap between seat pad and bodywork is too wide on mine...
Cheers
Juan
Juan, here are some taken from my phone camera - poor quality.
So you'll be up for a little race?
Just to make it interesting, a little wager? Say, reg papers.
Oh, and the race will be here to Wellington.
Even if I'm slower, I'll refuel a third as often.
Are you going to ride it to dins on Sat?
That's like waging a Ferrari against a Toyota Corolla.
We'll be bringing the car. Wait to you see the girls hair - helmet free zone.
loosebruce
23rd May 2006, 13:39
That's a very generous offer LB. How could I ever repay you?
For some reason i'd think i'd be repaying you, but as MD said if you want to clean my leathers that'd be enough, infact you'd prolly want to clean them before i ride your bike. Everyone was asking me if i fell off during the track day, i said no no this from last week at manfeild.
Lou Girardin
23rd May 2006, 13:54
That's like waging a Ferrari against a Toyota Corolla.
Be that as it may. You haven't answered the question.
Be that as it may. You haven't answered the question.
So let me get this straight. You've ridden with me on a few occasions and seen first hand, the mastery of The Finn and you still want to race me for the reg papers?
Lou Girardin
23rd May 2006, 14:38
So let me get this straight. You've ridden with me on a few occasions and seen first hand, the mastery of The Finn and you still want to race me for the reg papers?
Yeah.
We could race until the first downhill lefthander, if you like.
Yeah.
We could race until the first downhill lefthander, if you like.
Ah... deal off. :bye:
skidMark
23rd May 2006, 15:50
Fishing for an argument?????
Perhaps thats why it lost all the 2005 shootouts to another bike........cough gixxer k5 cough...:whocares:
Whats your gas mileage like on the Brutale....its supposed to be Brutal !
probably about 3 gallons per mile :nya:
Scouse
23rd May 2006, 16:00
That's a very generous offer LB. How could I ever repay you?Have you rode a new Speed Triple if not I'll swap you a ride
Scouse
23rd May 2006, 16:02
That my friend, is a very good question. ST1300? BMW?ZX1400....?
Scouse
23rd May 2006, 16:04
ZX-14R, in black of course.
Good luck with the performance pipe too, Eyeties are often reluctant to "put things right" in the way us Kiwi's are accustomed to. I think we should send Neil Martin over to give 'em the learn. After all, it's the putting right that counts. (Was that just a welly thing??)Neil Martin that Gormless Cunt what did he ever put right....?
Scouse
23rd May 2006, 16:08
Juan, here are some taken from my phone camera - poor quality.Flash git youv'e even got the limited edition M V Arai RX7
Flash git youv'e even got the limited edition M V Arai RX7
And matching MV g-strings.
dawnrazor
23rd May 2006, 18:04
Finn, what other bikes did you look at before you settled on the brutale? The new tourno comes close, looks odd though - but still fancy one.
And matching MV g-strings.
Umm, no need to post any pictures Finn as evidence Ok, we'll just take your word that they're really nice and fit you well.
Finn, what other bikes did you look at before you settled on the brutale? The new tourno comes close, looks odd though - but still fancy one.
The tourno got it's styling from the Raleigh 20. I looked at the Monster S4RS but it looks 10 years old. None of the jap naked bikes do it for me. I like the look of the Speed Triple but I don't look good in a mullet with tight black jeans and an oversized belt buckle. :blip:
I wanted something differant and after seeing the MV and reading the reviews I had to have one.
Fishy
24th May 2006, 09:12
And its a bloody fine choice mate!. It is certainly one very very wicked bike!.
beyond
24th May 2006, 09:15
Yep, I agree. It's a nice looking machine. Had a good close look at it and it looks way better in real life than in the piccies. Very fine piece of engineering and sounds awesome too.
Finn, let me have a sit on it and talk about comfortable, yet compact.
Dribble dribble. Off to buy myself a lotto ticket. :)
Cheers Finn, looks like just not as good a fit as my "old" Brutale....
Scouse
24th May 2006, 16:38
Hey I dont do the Mullet with tight black jeans and an oversized belt buckle ether infact I haven't seen one Speed Triple owner who does
kickingzebra
24th May 2006, 17:50
Hey I dont do the Mullet with tight black jeans and an oversized belt buckle ether infact I haven't see one Speed Triple owner who does
but you know you want to!!!!
dawnrazor
24th May 2006, 22:15
The tourno got it's styling from the Raleigh 20.
Yeah agreed, how about one of those moto morini thingies
Scouse
25th May 2006, 18:55
but you know you want to!!!!Ooooh noooo I dont............
Ooooh noooo I dont............
Is that your Mrs and your kid in that avatar? I'd do your Mrs with a Hammer and a multcher :msn-wink:
Str8 Jacket
26th May 2006, 09:26
Is that you're Mrs and your kid in that avatar? I'd do you're Mrs with a Hammer and a multcher :msn-wink:
Mwahahahaha!! Good call chick! See zrxer that's what you get when you go around red repping someone constantly even when you cant say why?... You must be handing out alot of rep to others just so you can constantly red rep a certain member...
MrMelon
26th May 2006, 09:34
Mwahahahaha!! Good call chick! See zrxer that's what you get when you go around red repping someone constantly even when you cant say why?... You must be handing out alot of rep to others just so you can constantly red rep a certain member...
I guess it's understandable really though. I'd probably be a little bitter if I was old and had no mates too. Grow up zrxer.
Mwahahahaha!! Good call chick! See zrxer that's what you get when you go around red repping someone constantly even when you cant say why?... You must be handing out alot of rep to others just so you can constantly red rep a certain member...
I think he's just cruising for some sex:yawn:
Such a cock fag!
Met up with Big Dave who was kind enough to take a couple of pics of the bike.
paturoa
28th May 2006, 21:35
wots the blue stuff at the top of the pipes - shouldn't u stil be running it in??
wots the blue stuff at the top of the pipes - shouldn't u stil be running it in??
Oops.
Imagine if you will, moving in with Angelina Jolie and each night as you lay next to her naked body, you just hold hands. How many nights do you think you'd last?
kickingzebra
28th May 2006, 21:56
Thats really impressive! Stoked for you!
Good shooting Dave!
sAsLEX
28th May 2006, 22:00
Need to drop that greenie cat thing out of there and liberate some italian music and stallions from the motor!
Need to drop that greenie cat thing out of there and liberate some italian music and stallions from the motor!
Yeah tell me about it. In just about every other country, the bike comes with a free race exhaust. Not available in NZ.
I found an after market pipe that removes the green box. It's quite loud now though.
Quasievil
28th May 2006, 22:18
Okay, as most of you will know my other bike is an 05 CBR1000RR. Without doubt, the best of the Jap litre bikes on the market today.
Cough splutter eh what ??? depends what you read I guess, the only properly managed shootout test in the world is the MASTERBIKE shootout, independant of any one magazine, it involved 20 odd riders of varying capabilities as well as the manuafactuers and control tyres etc etc etc, and sorry to burst ya bubble but the ZX10 has won it in 2004 and 2005 and guess what the new ZX10 has just cleaned it up again for 2006, soory dude:wait: .
Glad your bike is going good, when we get to see it?
Im away in Aussy for a bit but in about three weeks I want to do a ride around coro or somewhere, hope you can make it and bring your new toy se we can compare toys.
nice bike you got there!!!
Lou Girardin
29th May 2006, 08:28
Cough splutter eh what ??? depends what you read I guess, the only properly managed shootout test in the world is the MASTERBIKE shootout, independant of any one magazine, it involved 20 odd riders of varying capabilities as well as the manuafactuers and control tyres etc etc etc, and sorry to burst ya bubble but the ZX10 has won it in 2004 and 2005 and guess what the new ZX10 has just cleaned it up again for 2006, soory dude:wait: .
I must buy one then.
Big Dave
29th May 2006, 18:42
I must buy one then.
I hear the daytona 675 won the supersport class too - unconfirmed.
Quasievil
29th May 2006, 18:51
I hear the daytona 675 won the supersport class too - unconfirmed.
Shit really, I dont get the results in my mag till next month bugger it.
Big Dave
29th May 2006, 18:54
Yeah tell me about it. In just about every other country, the bike comes with a free race exhaust. Not available in NZ.
I found an after market pipe that removes the green box. It's quite loud now though.
you call that loud?
I know some blokes with harleys you should meet.
Big Dave
29th May 2006, 18:57
Shit really, I dont get the results in my mag till next month bugger it.
I could be barking up the wrong tree. It won something prestigious Preistley told me. Not sure wot - sounded like that you were describing methinks.
Lou Girardin
30th May 2006, 10:41
Bike journalists are known to be the most objective and unbiased people in the world too.
I seem to remember how they all bagged Jap bikes in the dim past. Going on about things like Laverda Jotas being the best thing since sliced bread etc etc.
Where's Laverda now?
Read 5 tests of a ZX10 and you'll get 5 different opinions.
I'd wager that if you put equal riders on a Zx10 and a CBR over a bumpy unknown road, the CBR guy will win.
beyond
30th May 2006, 10:54
I could be barking up the wrong tree. It won something prestigious Preistley told me. Not sure wot - sounded like that you were describing methinks.
Daytona pipped the GSXR600, CBR600, Kwaka 600, Yamaha R6 and Ducati 749 in the USA medium bike class. Someone posted a link to the results and the score cars on the forum. Not sure where now. It's a nice looking bike too.
They reckon it was best all around for road riding.
I'd wager that if you put equal riders on a Zx10 and a CBR over a bumpy unknown road, the CBR guy will win.
Just as long as there's no downhill left corners right?
Qkkid
30th May 2006, 11:28
Fishing for an argument?????
Perhaps thats why it lost all the 2005 shootouts to another bike........cough gixxer k5 cough...:whocares:
Whats your gas mileage like on the Brutale....its supposed to be Brutal !
:shutup: Have to agree there he certainly cruising for a bruising:gob: yeah suzuki all the way :first:
:shutup: Have to agree there he certainly cruising for a bruising:gob: yeah suzuki all the way :first:
You guys are just too easy to wind up. Coincidently, I heard Suzuki are changing their distribution model for Gixxers. They are replacing their dealer network with vending machines. They will be on every main street corner next to a recyling bin for the old ones.
You too can own a Gixxer!
skidMark
30th May 2006, 12:15
hey i know lets save a whole heap of time wasting and just throw the vending machines straight into the recycling bins?? :nya: :nya: :doobey: :corn:
DMNTD
30th May 2006, 12:49
Coincidently, I heard Suzuki are changing their distribution model for Gixxers. They are replacing their dealer network with vending machines. They will be on every main street corner next to a recyling bin for the old ones.
You too can own a Gixxer!
So are they still going to be a dime for a dozen?
sAsLEX
30th May 2006, 13:31
Yeah tell me about it. In just about every other country, the bike comes with a free race exhaust. Not available in NZ.
Is it regs or is that Marine being lazy?
Lou Girardin
30th May 2006, 13:33
Just as long as there's no downhill left corners right?
I was afraid you'd see that. It was not a come-on.
Is it regs or is that Marine being lazy?
The importer advised Colemans of this.
Lou Girardin
30th May 2006, 13:34
You guys are just too easy to wind up. Coincidently, I heard Suzuki are changing their distribution model for Gixxers. They are replacing their dealer network with vending machines. They will be on every main street corner next to a recyling bin for the old ones.
You too can own a Gixxer!
You're on thin ice, downhill racer man.
sAsLEX
30th May 2006, 15:30
The importer advised Colemans of this.
Wonder why not. Prob easier to source it off ebay than they crappy service we seem to get from our NZ importers.
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