Gone and done it....Part?

**DMNTD:Me** · 8th February 2008, 23:05

Well this afternoon I swapped my KTM for a MV Agusta Brutale-R
This bike is some serious porn as was the SD-R but the Brutale is so much better to ride on the road.
Got a ride over to Coroglen tomorrow morning so will take some pic's of my new baby then

**DingoZ** · 8th February 2008, 23:08

Is this a permanent swap...?

Looking forward to the pics and write up if you are doing one...

**Waylander** · 8th February 2008, 23:08

And he put at least three coats of wax on it during the 30mins I was there earlier.
Shinier than shiny things.

**T.W.R** · 8th February 2008, 23:09

lols spoilt bugger

Have fun

**DMNTD:Me** · 8th February 2008, 23:12

Originally Posted by DingoZ

Is this a permanent swap...?

Looking forward to the pics and write up if you are doing one...

Oh 100% permanent until the next bike
I'll do a proper write up/comparison/photo's after tomorrow's ride.

Originally Posted by Waylander

And he put at least three coats of wax on it during the 30mins I was there earlier.
Shinier than shiny things.

Heh! Kelvin would be proud eh?
BTW....5 coats of wax now

**Cruisin' Craig** · 8th February 2008, 23:17

Originally Posted by DMNTD

Well this afternoon I swapped my KTM for a MV Agusta Brutale-R
This bike is some serious porn as was the SD-R but the Brutale is so much better to ride on the road.
Got a ride over to Coroglen tomorrow morning so will take some pic's of my new baby then

One of the best lookin' bikes on the market IMO. Congrats.

**Ocean1** · 8th February 2008, 23:21

Very cool, want more on that comparison to the SDR though mate.

And the pic's eh?

**kiwifruit** · 8th February 2008, 23:23

very very nice man, congrats!

**HTFU** · 8th February 2008, 23:25

Sweet

Just what you need to potter around the legal limit on

**Kittyhawk** · 8th February 2008, 23:25

make sure you have a towel on the seat

sounds nice

**DMNTD:Me** · 8th February 2008, 23:27

Originally Posted by HTFU

Sweet

Just what you need to potter around the legal limit on

Heh! I'll be using it as a track bike

Originally Posted by Ocean1

Very cool, want more on that comparison to the SDR though mate.

Well straight off the bat it's far "nicer" to ride on the roads...much smoother.
The SD-R was/is a track bike...a freaking machine,but just not suitable for Kiwi roads.

Some nice twisties will be ridden tomorrow so will see how see really goes

**slowpoke** · 8th February 2008, 23:51

Originally Posted by DMNTD

The SD-R was/is a track bike...a freaking machine,but just not suitable for Kiwi roads.

Some nice twisties will be ridden tomorrow so will see how see really goes

Interesting comments mate. I haven't ridden one but from drooling over road tests it seemed like the SD-R would be the perfect bike for Kiwi roads. It'll be interesting to hear why you think not: suspension? power delivery? riding position?

There's no getting away from the class of the MV and I'd have one just for the porn-appeal but how have you found the riding position? I've read it's a bit cramped for those of us taller than average?

Looking forward to hearing more you "looky looky bastid"!

**DMNTD:Me** · 8th February 2008, 23:56

Originally Posted by slowpoke

Interesting comments mate. I haven't ridden one but from drooling over road tests it seemed like the SD-R would be the perfect bike for Kiwi roads. It'll be interesting to hear why you think not: suspension? power delivery? riding position?

There's no getting away from the class of the MV and I'd have one just for the porn-appeal but how have you found the riding position? I've read it's a bit cramped for those of us taller than average?

Suspension and "seat" which has been called a plank of wood a dozen odd times.
The standard Superduke would be "perfect" for Kiwi roads as it have softer suspension and a comfitable seat.
They're amazing bikes to ride(SD)! Exceptional in traffic due to their taller than most riding position which allows you to see over the top of cars and read other traffic easier.
The power delivery can only be compared to an RSVR's....pulls from beginning to end!!

I should add that at some stage I'll prolly buy a old '05 SD and make it track dedicated