MV Brutale R after a week

[Finn]

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]

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]

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...

Whats your gas mileage like on the Brutale....its supposed to be Brutal !

[Big Dave]

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]

What cave have you been hiding in?
The vipers are da shizzle.

Not in the drizzle my nizzle!.

[Finn]

Fishing for an argument?????
Perhaps thats why it lost all the 2005 shootouts to another bike........cough gixxer k5 cough...

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]

Fishing for an argument?????
Perhaps thats why it lost all the 2005 shootouts to another bike........cough gixxer k5 cough...

Whats your gas mileage like on the Brutale....its supposed to be Brutal !

Aaahhh, but it's a Repsol.

[vifferman]

Good writings, Mr Finn!

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]

Not in the drizzle my nizzle!.

Bloody brilliant! lmao!!

[Finn]

Good writings, Mr Finn!

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]

I think only Dover could beat it in a drinking match.

You obviously haven't met Juzzer or Pyro then.......

[The_Dover]

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]

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??

Who cares about the fuel economy... it could be a lot worse if you were driving a cage!

[Finn]

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??

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.

[XP@]

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?