
| Build quality | 9.7/10 |
|---|---|
| Reliability | 8.7/10 |
| Value for Money | 8/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9.7/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.6/10 |
Full review by
Benjamin750
on 6th Mar 2009
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User Rating : 10
Respect : 0
The first time I rode the MV it was forty-five minutes before I noticed the bike was there. Literally so user-friendly. Finger-tip braking, Yet not unneccesarily harsh. Smooth power delivery, and superbly 'planted' on the road. Beautiful looking machine, and equally impressive engineering. I did 25,000 miles as a courier on 750 Brutale! With no misfunction.
Despite appearances, the thin seat is really comfortable.Whereas on the much squashier Honda seats I used to get 'square butt' after 5 or 6 hours, this didn't happen with the M.V.
Needs to be serviced by M.V. mechanics only, as many parts are specialised and require unique tools...But worth it.
I have no further ambition as regards other bikes!
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Review by
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expert review 
on 16th Feb 2005
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User Rating : 10
Respect : 0
I purchased my red MV Augusta Brutale S motorcycle last July - have put about 3k miles since then. Initially bike has a fairly steep learning curve - all my previous bikes where made in Japan (TL1000S, VFR800, ZX-6R, R1). The Brutale is very unJap in it's the way it interacts with the rider. It demands a lot of precision from the rider, but once mastered it is hugely entertaining - never a dull moment. Most of my riding is in the Denver metro area, and the Brutale seems in it's element with t ...
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Review by
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on 31st Dec 2004
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User Rating : 9
Respect : +1
I have put 1,700 miles on my red MV Augusta Brutale S Motorcycle. The Brutale is an incredibly stable, high revving, closely geared, thoroughbred. Initially the shifting was 'notchy' in cool weather, but has settled in during break-in to a very precise shift machine. Hydraulic clutch makes short shifting a breeze. Before purchasing, I read reviews that mentioned a stiff, racing set up on the suspension. No doubt it's stiff, but not objectionable. Given how the bike wants to be handled, it's ...
rickyrvt's full review | 189 words | 2 comments added.
