2015 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR

2015 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RRTHE REVOLUTIONARY MV AGUSTA THREE-CYLINDER PROJECT HAS REACHED A NEW PINNACLE OF TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE. IT HAS DONE SO WITH THE BRUTALE 800 RR, COMPLETING THE PATH TAKEN BY ANOTHER BRUTALE, THE 675, THE FIRST MODEL IN WHAT WOULD BECOME A WIDE RANGE OF NAKED, SUPER SPORT, TOURING AND CROSSOVER BIKESFeatures May Include:TechnicalIn-line three cylinder engine with counter rotating crankshaft and removable 6-speed gearboxMaximum power of 140 HP at 13,100 rpmMaximum torque of 86 Nm (8.77 kgm) at 10,100 rpmMVICS 2.0 (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) platform and EAS 2.0 technologyAdjustable 8-level traction controlMixed-structure frame: tubular steel trellis and high torsional rigidity aluminium plateSingle-sided swingarm with adjustable shock absorber43 mm adjustable upside-down fork with aluminium stanchions and DLC coatingRacing brakes with front radial callipers and ABS as standardDesign and OutfittingFaithfulness to the original lines shows just how relevant the Brutale project is today: the compact, smoothly integrated volumes, the perfect proportions, the attention to the tiniest details and consistency with renowned MV Agusta brand styling make this naked an unsurpassed example of Italian creativity. Some features make the Brutale 800 RR instantly recognisable from an aesthetic viewpoint too, such as the red-painted cylinder head which contrasts beautifully with the solid black of the compact, in-line three cylinder engine. Or the new finish of the Marzocchi fork, which has also benefited from functional upgrades, and now sports an "aged gold" color. The look and shape of the seat have been changed to improve comfort and ergonomics for both rider and passenger while the eye-catching stitching emphasises the attention to detail that is so fundamental to MV Agusta corporate cultureElectronicsMVICS 2.0: this abbreviation embodies and encapsulates, just like the RR tag, the superb outcome of the ambitious development route taken by MV Agusta right from the beginning of the 3-cylinder project. The initial choice of a technological partner just breaking into the motorcycle segment but with extensive experience in the automotive world was daring and required additional effort; the outcome, though, was the unmatched performance the 2.0 configuration of the on-board electronics now gives MV Agusta customers. In fact, the MVICS 2.0 (Motor&Vehicle Integrated Control System) platform takes an approach based on precision, flexibility and personalisation. Precision, because the three standard factory-set mappings (Sport, Normal and Rain) allow the rider to manage torque precisely and consequently ensure smooth output at low revs, essential, for example, in the city or on slippery surfaces.SuspensionThe quality of the suspension has a decisive impact on effective performance and riding pleasure: this is why MV Agusta chose shock absorption equipment of unrivalled smoothness and adjustment potential for its Brutale 800 RR. On the front end the enhanced performance meant that a steering damper had to be fitted; designed by CRC, it features adjustable response. The new aluminium 43 mm diameter Marzocchi upside-down fork is lighter than the unit fitted on previous Brutale models and is easily recognisable on account of the "aged gold" anodizing: other features deserving of mention include the DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coating which increases surface hardness - and, therefore, the life of the part - while making stanchion travel even smoother.