Don’t think that this is just ‘another’ Brutale: the new 1078RR is very, very
different. The Italian firm has been known to release a bewildering number of Brutale variants since the first 750 was released in 2003. As well as that original 750 and the later 910, there have been ‘S’ and ‘R’ versions and commemorative bikes, like the ones to celebrate Italy winning the World Cup two years ago. There was even the comically-named Brutale ‘Wally’, a limited-edition run of bikes named after the Monte Carlo yacht builder. The 1078RR is savagely fast with explosive power, but for the first time it’s friendly too. The suspension is now plush and dialled into the real world and the throttle response smooth. It’s one of the best super-nakeds in the business.
Engine

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Shoehorned into the MV Agusta Brutale’s exquisitely hand-made chassis is the engine from the F4 RR312 superbike, retuned to give more mid-range thump. With a furious, rasping 154bhp pushing it along, the MV Agusta Brutale has the kind of acceleration you imagined a 500cc two-stroke GP bike would have when you were a kid. It’s impossible to get the throttle to the stop all the way through the revs in the first three gears because the MV will loop-the-loop. With that kind of violence available at your right wrist you start to think that the name Brutale is an understatement. The MV Agusta F**king Mental would be more apt.
There’s less vibration from the new engine compared to the old 910 and 750, and the fuelling is a massive improvement, too. The improved throttle response and the more supple suspension completely transform the character from racetrack refugee to comfortable, friendly sparring partner.




Ride and Handling

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The new suspension is by far the best bit of the 1078RR and a massive U-turn from how Brutales used to be before. Gone is the old racetrack-stiff set-up, which crashed and bumped over the slightest ripple in the road, blighting the old bike and the previous F4 superbikes on anything other than the track. The supple new suspension now lets the Brutale glide serenely over road surfaces, giving a brilliantly smooth ride. Riding the MV slowly or around town is now an utterly pleasurable experience. Thanks to an impeccable set-up by MV’s test riders, the suspension also offers lots of control when you push too, so there’s not a weave or wallow in sight when you’re riding hard, even on the magnificent Pirelli Super Corsa tyres.




Equipment

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The 1078 RR has exquisite, hand-built attention to detail and expensive cycle parts like Brembo Monobloc calipers, a fully adjustable Sachs rear shock, 50mm Marzocchi forks and adjustable rearsets. You get a rasping, angry soundtrack to die for and a view over the clocks like you’re perched on the edge of a cliff. It’s on the small side too, so while a six-footer fits it pretty well (although the exhaust stops your right foot from doing tip-toes on the peg), it would be more ideally suited to someone smaller.


MCN Link: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bi...rutale-1078RR/

 

Just by looking at the star rating im convinced!!

 

Such a great looking bike. Just looks classy IMO

Great colors too

 

Those bikes are ideal for some serious stunt action

 

If a bike's name consists of the word 'brutale', you know it's one mean little fokker! I've always had a huge respect for MV Agustas.

 

Such a badass bike! I haven't seen a single MV Agusta that I don't love yet!

 

Looks like it's trying pretty hard to be a Monster in the looks department, but I wouldn't kick it out of bed. Generally prefer fairing-ed MVs though.

 

Wow I really like the style. The naked bikes are really appealing to me.

 

That thing is hot...but I'd prefer a 750 in a naked. Can't go fast without a faring, so handling is more of a priority.

 

From what I gather, some of the 750's had a pretty snatchy throttleresponse, which seemed to unnerve some people. Plus, some added midrange grunt might be the ticket for a nakie.
A guy across the street from me has a 750 Brutale. Drop-dead gorgeous, fantastic sound. I remember the first time I saw silver, faired F4 - so much want!