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The water-cooled three-cylinder in-line engine of the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR now complies with the Euro 4 standard.
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New to the engine: cylinder head, valves, inlet and outlet cams, balance shaft, gearbox and blipper (up and down) revised.
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New on the chassis: aluminum wheels (lighter), steering damper, wheelbase (longer), ratchet (slightly raised).
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The MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR is available in two colors: white / black and red / black.
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When it comes to electronics, new mappings are also available.
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Visually, nothing has changed on the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR for the 2018 model year.
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But the mechanical noise is said to have been reduced by 51 percent.
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The Italian beauty costs 15,670 euros.
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There are also ancillary costs of 275 euros.
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The three-cylinder continues to provide 140 hp – at 12,300 rpm, the top performance is maxed out.
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In addition, according to MV, exhaust emissions have been reduced by over 50 percent.
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Double disc brakes at the front with four-piston fixed callipers ensure deceleration.
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The fork comes from Marzocchi, ABS is of course on board.
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Chic seat cushion for the passenger. The dry weight of the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR is 175 kg, the permissible total weight is 379 kg.
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16.5 liters fit into the tank.
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We do not yet have any information on consumption. In 2015, in a test, we determined a highway consumption of 6.2 liters / 100 km.
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The maximum torque is 87 Nm at 10,100 rpm.
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The Euro 4 Brutale now also has traction control on board.
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The conclusion at the time was: "The MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR surprises with its easy-going nature, easy to drift through the area. (…)
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(…) Until the engine is allowed to develop its full punch and the curves are taken with a lot of verve. Then it turns out to be an expert tool for setting the fastest time on the home track. It is the one for the dynamic lap on Sunday morning."
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Driving report MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR (2018)
Finally with a Euro 4 three-cylinder
Our Italy correspondent Eva Breutel rode the completely revised MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR with the new Euro 4 three-cylinder. So much in advance: Nothing should have changed in the 140 PS.
The M.V Agusta Brutale 800 RR finally presents itself in Euro 4 dress. But don’t worry, the revision only applies to the chassis and engine, it was allowed to keep its classy beauty. The same goes for its impressive breakout force: the new standard does not cost the hot naked bike a single one of its 140 hp – a real feat that the team around development chief Brian Gillen succeeded in doing. The fact that MV is so much later with Euro 4 than the competition is not due to sleepy engineers, but to the financial difficulties of the Italian manufacturer in recent years.
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In order to achieve the standard without a loss of performance, the technicians hardly left a screw on the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR untouched; the innovations include cylinder head and valves as well as gearbox and electronics. In addition, a few problems from the past were cleared up and fault-prone components were replaced with more stable ones. The starter works perfectly, and thanks to the revised electronics, the throttle response succeeds without any jerking.
Soundcheck of the Euro 4 brutals
Also recommended for newbies
The power pack, trimmed for maximum performance, picks up speed smoothly and is extremely well-behaved at a moderate pace. The MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR is extremely easy to ride, even newbies should feel comfortable on it, as long as they don’t suddenly open up the gas – but then a wheelie is inevitable in first and second gear. Ergonomics and seating position fit like a glove, and the somewhat thinly padded saddle is in a party mood right from the start. Because the fast Italian builds so compactly, it feels like you’re not holding the handlebars, but the front wheel, the feedback from the well-coordinated Pirelli Diablo Rosso III is so direct and reassuring.
Even through the hustle and bustle of traffic between Lake Varese and Lake Maggiore, the spirited three-cylinder finds a pleasurable way, because it pulls upwards convincingly from 3,000 rpm and lets you sense its concentrated power every second. Even at 50 km / h in fifth gear, the RR can be directed through the towns and villages along the promenade without complaint.
But there is more fun on the hilly side roads in the hinterland, where the formidable, fully adjustable chassis of the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR shows what it can do. With a slightly longer wheelbase and caster, it now feels more stable, the RR can be steered more precisely, which suits you well in fast alternating corners. An additional fastening point of the motor on the frame increases the rigidity, the slightly nervous demeanor that used to occur in long curves is blown away.
Less noise, more sound
From 7,000 rpm, the well-tuned engine then not only puts a shovel on it, but a whole truckload on it and screws its way through the rev range until the limiter catches it again at 12,300 rpm. At such a pace, the revised blipper, which allows shifting without a clutch, proves its justification. It works smoothly and precisely both upwards and downwards, no trace of the bony cracking of the first MV blippers. The mechanical noises have generally decreased significantly: according to the technicians by 51 percent, thanks in part to the new housing cover with special insulation. Less noise, more sound, is the motto – the three-cylinder actually hisses more quietly, but subjectively even more beguilingly from its beautiful organ pipes.
Even with Euro 4, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR remains a real piece of sports equipment with a stiff chassis and passionate character, despite all the good manners it does not become a comfortable tourer. But the fact that it now spreads a good mood even with a relaxed driving style can be seen as real added value in times of increasingly full and increasingly poor roads.
Conclusion
While the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR itself is a first-rate giver of joy, when you look at the price tag, the joy is rather restrained: 15,670 euros plus additional costs are due for the RR. Admittedly, the processing is top notch, as are the components and the chassis. The technology, however, is not up to date: For example, there is no cornering ABS or a TFT display including connectivity.
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