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    MV Agusta - Thoughts?

    Time for a new toy for Christmas - does anyone know about the following:

    (New models):
    - Dragster RRSCS
    - Brutale 800

    What is the go with MV Agusta?

    Good…bad?
    Repairs/maintenance?

    Appreciate any help.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dean View Post
    Time for a new toy for Christmas - does anyone know about the following:

    (New models):
    - Dragster RRSCS
    - Brutale 800

    What is the go with MV Agusta?

    Good…bad?
    Repairs/maintenance?

    Appreciate any help.
    There is a Facebook page for Brutale owners and there is an MV Agusta owners group online. The correspondence in those should give you a hint as to reliabliity.

    I considered the 800 years ago when they first came out but there were a couple of problems: the headlight glasses fell out and they weren't cheap to replace, the ECU hadn't been updated from the sports bike spec which caused problems in the Brutale engine. They should have corrected those glitches long since.

    MVs are beautiful, exciting, and reportedly slightly less uncomfortable than a crucifixion. There are road tests on line. You could check YouTube as well.

    MV Agusta is no longer part of the KTM group.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pritch View Post
    There is a Facebook page for Brutale owners and there is an MV Agusta owners group online. The correspondence in those should give you a hint as to reliabliity.

    I considered the 800 years ago when they first came out but there were a couple of problems: the headlight glasses fell out and they weren't cheap to replace, the ECU hadn't been updated from the sports bike spec which caused problems in the Brutale engine. They should have corrected those glitches long since.

    MVs are beautiful, exciting, and reportedly slightly less uncomfortable than a crucifixion. There are road tests on line. You could check YouTube as well.

    MV Agusta is no longer part of the KTM group.
    Thanks Pritch, I will give those FB groups a look.

    Currently binge watching YouTube reviews.

    Glad we agree they are sexy machines! Similar market to the Triumph Speed Triple which is right up my alley.
    Bit on the small side but meh.

    Anyways, taking a dragster for a test ride, lets see how it goes
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    A solid reputation for their reliability not matching their looks. I guess Pierer Mobility AG finally realised the same thing...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    A solid reputation for their reliability not matching their looks. I guess Pierer Mobility AG finally realised the same thing...
    No, KTM are broke and can't afford projects like MV now.

    There was a Brutale 800 on the same ferry crossing a couple of years ago. The owner was riding it from Auckland to Christchurch for delivery to its new owner, and said he'd had no significant problems with it. The build quality looked great, unlike a certain Austrian brand!



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    A mate had an MV Agusta. Beautiful bike.

    He didn't do many kms on it, and most of those were to and from the dealer for problems.

    The dealer had it more often than he did.

    Still, looked the part.

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    Maybe think of owning an MV as to being akin to having a smoking hot girlfriend that every guy sneaks a look at. Along with supreme hotness comes a pouty temperamental thoroughbred nature that won't always be keen or even be around to put out.
    She always seems to be off having her nails done, hair done, partying with other girls at your expense. It's like she is out more than she is in. But when the stars align and she fires -then your eyes get to roll back in their sockets in a state of euphoric bliss. If your temperament includes patience, in combination with deep pockets and a good roadside assistance plan - the MV could just be the right one for you

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    I own a brutale 800.
    It is a stunning bike,hard to describe really you spend a lot if time telling people what it is as they always comment on it's amazing looks.
    Mine has had no issues at all.
    Like all forums you hear a lot from the ones who have had problems but not as much from the vast majority. BUY ONE MATE it's a ride like no other,the sound,styling and performance are amazing. You smile the whole ride and it's so fucking well built you get a permanent hard on.
    It's the only bike I've ever had that you just look at and think fuck that is a work of art.
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