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One can very well sum up the Brutale 800 as the KTM Duke 390 of 800cc class!
Verdict – To be brutally honest, the Brutale 800 is nothing short of a drug. It calls for some scary moments on the road, is far from practical, has a back-breaking ride and costs a bomb. Yet, five minutes on the saddle are more than enough to transform all that hatred to sheer love. On the positive side, this machine is immense fun to ride and loaded with technology that makes it so much desirable to have! Spending Rs. 20 lakhs for the Brutale 800 doesn’t make sense unless you are a die-hard MV fan or have deep pockets and multiple superbikes at your disposal. The Street Triple S from Triumph, that costs half as much, offers comparable levels of kit and excitement. Even the more expensive and powerful Street Triple RS is better bang for the buck. Kinetic hasn’t priced the Brutale 800 that well and considering their sparse service network, this monster surely won’t work out for many!
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Both the seats are high on quality but what about practicality?
What’s Cool
* Brutal performance, power wheelies become a routine
* EAS 2.0 quick shifter allows slick shifting between gears
* Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tyres stick to the road like a leech
* Cheapest option to gain some crazy bragging rights!
What’s Not So Cool
* Snatchy fuelling causes a lot of discomfort in city rides
* Suspension setup is incredibly stiff for our road conditions
* Unforgiving nature, not suited to novice riders
* Costs significantly more than similar-specced rivals
* Thin dealership network
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We’ve got to give it to the Italians for aesthetics!
MV Agusta Brutale 800 Specifications
* Engine: 798cc, Liquid & Oil-Cooled, Three-Cylinder
* Power: 108.6 BHP @ 11,500 RPM
* Torque: 83 Nm @ 7600 RPM
* Transmission: 6-speed Manual
* 0-100 km/hr: 3.8 seconds (Est.)
* Top Speed: 237 km/hr
* Fuel Consumption: 17.85 km/l
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Frame: Trellis
* Suspension: 43 mm USD Forks (Front), Monoshock (Rear)
* Tyres: 120/70/17 (Front), 180/55/17 (Rear), Pirelli Diablo Rosso III
* Brakes: 320 mm Dual Disc (Front), 220 mm Disc (Rear)
MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dimensions
* Length x Width x Height: 2045 mm x 875 mm x 1100 mm
* Wheelbase: 1400 mm
* Ground Clearance: 135 mm
* Seat Height: 830 mm
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.5-litres
* Weight: 175 kgs (Dry)
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