MV Agusta - Thoughts?

[Dean]

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.

[pritch]

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.

[Dean]

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

[Gremlin]

A solid reputation for their reliability not matching their looks. I guess Pierer Mobility AG finally realised the same thing...

[SaferRides]

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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[rastuscat]

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.

[sugilite:Me]

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

[240]

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.

[BM-GS]

A bit late to the party, but $0.02...

Obtained a 2014 MV Turismo Veloce through a mate in the US for a Western US tour: 3 weeks, 7,000 km, temps from 5C to 35C. Was available for USD6k, and had a bit more about it than a Honda NC750. However, it cost a fortune for a 10k mile service and it took a month for fork seals to arrive, total USD2k. And a new battery, use a "smart" charger on it!

After a bloody wrestle to find a position for the gear shifter to rotate with my fat (new & not broken-in) boot under it on day 1, it was almost without problems. It handled well with my 100kgs and luggage, had a handy under-dash USB to charge my phone while it navigated, 22lt tank gave a big tank range (well over 200 miles) and it generally behaved. The engine in the TV is detuned from the sporty models' 140bhp to 110bhp, but it's a grunty one! This one was bought new by a father & son for a US tour and this one wasn't getting much use, so it went up for sale.

The engine light came on *every* day of the 3 weeks, except for the very last one. It seemed at random, and I couldn't replicate whatever made it happen. Much Googling showed it to be a common fault with the hydraulic clutch switch (yellow engine light & Traction Control is disabled). The other giveaway here is that the bike won't start in gear. As I only stalled it on the first day, cos the clutch is a peach, it wasn't an issue. Funny enough, the shop had a clutch switch in stock when we asked. During the selling process, the fuel tank level sensor failed and that's a EUR300 part. Also, adjusting the chain tension is an absolute pig, so get those tools (narrow and long-but-not-too-long C spanner, big Allen wrench (12mm?), and the wheel-hub socket thing) from the owner when you buy. And there was no centre stand, so twice as much of a pig! This particular bike sounded a bit rough while starting initially, but after a week it was fine. It sounded good all the time when running! My main complaint was the lack of heated grips on the colder mornings.

I'd thought about bringing it back, but no. The sole NZ dealer is in Welly, the best-repped mechanic is in Tirau and the bikes do seem... if not fragile, then prone to failure. Not sure if many important lessons of mass-production have been learned by MV, as each 800 model seems to have a totally different architecture, but the TV was comfy (after a week's break-in on the saddle) and I wish them well. Because of all that a used one is cheaper in NZ than in the US, but def not worth it either way for me. TBH I'd put my money on a new Triumph Tiger Sport 800 rather than an MV at twice the price, but it is a looker, and if you get a good one, it'll be fine. Sadly, it's hard to tell just by looking!

Best of luck,
J

[Dean]

A bit late to the party, but $0.02...

Obtained a 2014 MV Turismo Veloce through a mate in the US for a Western US tour: 3 weeks, 7,000 km, temps from 5C to 35C. Was available for USD6k, and had a bit more about it than a Honda NC750. However, it cost a fortune for a 10k mile service and it took a month for fork seals to arrive, total USD2k. And a new battery, use a "smart" charger on it!

After a bloody wrestle to find a position for the gear shifter to rotate with my fat (new & not broken-in) boot under it on day 1, it was almost without problems. It handled well with my 100kgs and luggage, had a handy under-dash USB to charge my phone while it navigated, 22lt tank gave a big tank range (well over 200 miles) and it generally behaved. The engine in the TV is detuned from the sporty models' 140bhp to 110bhp, but it's a grunty one! This one was bought new by a father & son for a US tour and this one wasn't getting much use, so it went up for sale.

The engine light came on *every* day of the 3 weeks, except for the very last one. It seemed at random, and I couldn't replicate whatever made it happen. Much Googling showed it to be a common fault with the hydraulic clutch switch (yellow engine light & Traction Control is disabled). The other giveaway here is that the bike won't start in gear. As I only stalled it on the first day, cos the clutch is a peach, it wasn't an issue. Funny enough, the shop had a clutch switch in stock when we asked. During the selling process, the fuel tank level sensor failed and that's a EUR300 part. Also, adjusting the chain tension is an absolute pig, so get those tools (narrow and long-but-not-too-long C spanner, big Allen wrench (12mm?), and the wheel-hub socket thing) from the owner when you buy. And there was no centre stand, so twice as much of a pig! This particular bike sounded a bit rough while starting initially, but after a week it was fine. It sounded good all the time when running! My main complaint was the lack of heated grips on the colder mornings.

I'd thought about bringing it back, but no. The sole NZ dealer is in Welly, the best-repped mechanic is in Tirau and the bikes do seem... if not fragile, then prone to failure. Not sure if many important lessons of mass-production have been learned by MV, as each 800 model seems to have a totally different architecture, but the TV was comfy (after a week's break-in on the saddle) and I wish them well. Because of all that a used one is cheaper in NZ than in the US, but def not worth it either way for me. TBH I'd put my money on a new Triumph Tiger Sport 800 rather than an MV at twice the price, but it is a looker, and if you get a good one, it'll be fine. Sadly, it's hard to tell just by looking!

Best of luck,
J

Thanks for taking the time to give your advice.

Very informative.

Due to it being some time sibce I started the thread - have already picked up a Ducati Diavel.
Loving it.

MV Agusta is still on the cards for the future (if they can put out improvements).

Cheers,
Dean

[240]

Thanks for taking the time to give your advice.

Very informative.

Due to it being some time sibce I started the thread - have already picked up a Ducati Diavel.
Loving it.

MV Agusta is still on the cards for the future (if they can put out improvements).

Cheers,
Dean

Nice bike as well mate,enjoy