MV Augusta Brutale 800 vs. Speed Triple R vs. what else?

[deeknow]

Welcome to the MV fold. They are usually bikes that not many people get until they own one

Hey Kermit. Thanks for the welcome mate

Was a little nervous laying down that much moolah for a bike but am very pleased I did, so far. Absolutely love it. You on a Brutale or an F3/F4 or something?

[Winston001]

Forgive my innocence but isn't there a Ducati model which fits in here? Nothing wrong with MV and Triumph of course, just that Ducati ticks the same boxes and er...its a Ducati. Nuff said (mine got broken sob)...

[Kermit250]

Ride an MV, no offense to Ducati fans, but in my experience (I like Ducati's) - The MV is worlds apart, a little more exotic and a very different animal

[deeknow]

Forgive my innocence but isn't there a Ducati model which fits in here? Nothing wrong with MV and Triumph of course, just that Ducati ticks the same boxes and er...its a Ducati. Nuff said (mine got broken sob)...

Hey Winston, yeah good call mate. I actually have ridden the Hypermotard (and a couple of Monsters), and think it's a fabulous machine also, but did feel like I was being blown off the thing at 'higher" open road speeds. The seat was a little flat and there just didnt seem to be enough to hold onto or grip with the knees etc. In the twisties it was awesome and would love to own one, but not as my primary sport bike.

The other machine I looked seriously at was the Husky Nuda 900. Went into my local dealer but he didn't have a demo, and didn't want to fire up his new one (which is perfectly understandable). There was (and I believe still is) only one demo available anywhere near Hamilton or Tauranga, and thats at the dealer in Morrinsville. I was about to head there next but after riding the MV to honest I had made my mind up. Would love to hear from anyone who does own a Nuda though, out of interes?

[MD]

Hey deeknow can you share your impressions of the B800 now that you have had it for a month.

I wouldn't be concerned by the battery trickle charger. The new MV triples do have some weird electrical set up that supposedly has the battery always discharging, unless you remove a certain fuse if you need to 'store it'.

Apart from owners in far northern countries like Sweden, that have a summer only riding season, most of us shouldn't leave such beautiful bikes unused for months at a time anyway. If you don't use it you deserve to have to push start it as punishment

[Big Dave]

I would choose the Triumph by a large margin.

The Triumph is a more compliant bike for street use and the security of ongoing service and support is no contest.

[dickie]

No I don't live in the outback but I like riding there. If you start caning the Tuono it's staggeringly thirsty... less than 160k's per tank. Would that go around East cape? Who wants to be the prick that's constantly needing to refuel... maybe I need more tolerant mates.

im from wanaka and travelled to the north island in feb and done the east cape with no probs on my tuono v4 and all i can say is the wow factor on this bike outways any fuel consumption issues and if you wanna go caning a tuono around east cape you probably wont make it to the next fuel station anyway as you probably wrapped round a horse or something

[98tls]

[QUOTE=Winston001;111, just that Ducati ticks the same boxes and er...its a Ducati. Nuff said (mine got broken sob)...[/QUOTE]

Theres always one.A looonnggg time Durattly fan myself but jesus Winston "its a Ducati" hasnt cut it for awhile now.Personally i would take the Trumpet because...well because its a Trumpet,am jealous of the guys choices to be honest and am sure whatever he settles on will provide many happy miles.

[carbonhed]

im from wanaka and travelled to the north island in feb and done the east cape with no probs on my tuono v4 and all i can say is the wow factor on this bike outways any fuel consumption issues and if you wanna go caning a tuono around east cape you probably wont make it to the next fuel station anyway as you probably wrapped round a horse or something

Yep it's the wild west alright. Thanks for the info and congrats on the bike.

[sinned]

Have been reviewing nakeds for awhile and had the duc 848 street fighter on the list. My first emotive choice is the MV 800 Brut, closely followed by 848 SF. I will be keeping the Busa for the longer and wet weather rides, so a naked is for fine weather and day rides. Have had a Speed Triple and would like to try something different; although if I was to have just 1 bike the Speed Triple is a sensible choice. Owning 2 bikes is not a sensible thing to do so it is between the MV and Streetfighter.

Thoughts on the Streetfighter?

[matt2241]

Have been reviewing nakeds for awhile and had the duc 848 street fighter on the list. My first emotive choice is the MV 800 Brut, closely followed by 848 SF. I will be keeping the Busa for the longer and wet weather rides, so a naked is for fine weather and day rides. Have had a Speed Triple and would like to try something different; although if I was to have just 1 bike the Speed Triple is a sensible choice. Owning 2 bikes is not a sensible thing to do so it is between the MV and Streetfighter.

Thoughts on the Streetfighter?

MV is the riskier choice, with the liklihood of a better return. Test rode one and will be ordering the Italia model in a week or so.

Ducati SF was in contention, but it is just so damn ugly. 848cc engine is not a patch on the B800 either, SF seems alot bulkier. Would be worth you test riding the SF if you can to get the feeling of just how good the MV is.

[matt2241]

A bargain at $22K !!!!!

$16,490 over here (and don't go converting Aus to NZ, because that's not the way it works - we get paid in $au and earn more of them for the same job....)

Id rather pay the extra $$ and have NZ roads, NZ climate, NZ police and NZ laws. Only so much fun you can have on straight flat roads, in 50 degree heat with a police speed camera every 5kms.

[SPP]

He ended up buying a BMW R 1200 R 90 year special edition. Nice.