Last Update: 28 October 2021
After 15 years, the most beautiful MV Agusta Brutale is here. Fully redesigned and yet still tied to its origins, the New Brutale 800 is more effective on the road, delivers more efficient performances and it is ever more beautiful.
Brutale Background
The legend of the Brutale began on 13 September, 2000 when the first Brutale 750 Gold Series was unveiled at Intermot, then held in Munich Germany.
Following the F4, another MV August was marking a new era in the evolution of motorbikes, as confirmed by the relentless roaring sales trend that, with more than 30,000 units, made it the best‐selling model in the brand’s 70 year history.
Developed based on the four‐cylinder engine with radial valves, it was joined in 2012 by the momentous three cylinder model with counter‐rotating crankshaft, boosting cubic capacity from 675 to 1078 cc, and power from 110 to 158 hp.
Now in 2016, fifteen years after its first appearance, the New Brutale 800 is once again taking on the future. With a new take on its proportions, modelled on more sculpted shapes and focused on the front end, the New Brutale 800 enhances the reinterpretation of the main stylistic features, such as the elliptical shape of the headlamp, now a Full LED, and the three‐pipe exhaust, with increased shape and capacity (+ 3 litres).
Its futuristic frame of the saddle chassis in light alloy, which blends in with the trapezoidal tank (capacity 16.5 litres), integrated with the air box and providing greater definition and aggression.
From an aesthetic point of view, the design of the New Brutale 800 reveals a constant search for symmetry. A few of the brand new features include its double saddle, concealed passenger handles, rear light and LED indicators. The instrument panel has also changed, with a new handlebar and the addition of the clutch pump and the related tank which raises the quality of the area, thanks also to the renewed digital instrument panel and electric switches.
There have been variations in the engine too, with the latest development of the three cylinders with counter‐rotating crankshaft. To meet Euro 4 emission standards; is capable of delivering a maximum power output of 116 hp at 11,500 rpm. A record maximum torque, increased by 25% with 83 Nm at 7,600 rpm, with 90% of the value already available at 3,800 rpm.
In addition to the counter‐rotating crankshaft, another unique feature is the fact that the new Brutale 800 is the only one its category with electronic EAS 2.0 up & down gear shift. The slipper clutch is now hydraulically operated while the engine is managed by the MVICS system which includes integrated multi map Full Ride by Wire in the traction control with 8 settings.
Handling
In terms of handling, the New Brutale 800 has a new frame with a wheelbase that has been extended to 1400 mm (+20mm), and a trail that is now 103.5 (95mm in the previous version). The ALS steel tubing frame is incorporated with light aluminium alloy clamps in the rear area of the pivot of the single swing arm. The Marzocchi fork has 43 mm diameter upside aluminium forks with a travel of 125 mm: which is 1 mm more than the Sachs shock absorber, which is tethered to the single swing arm. The brake system is Brembo throughout, with a pair of 320 mm diameter front floating disks and brake callipers with four pistons, whilst at the rear a twin piston calliper acts on a 220 mm disk.
The Bosch ABS 9 Plus completes the picture, guaranteeing safety and performance on any road surface. From a safety perspective, the new Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tyres, fitted as original equipment for the first time ever on a standard production motorbike, are an additional asset.
Main Characteristics MV Agusta Brutale 800:
- In-line 3-cylinder engine with counter-rotating crankshaft
- MVICS (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) technology
- 8-level traction control
- Composite steel trellis and aluminium plate frame for high torsional rigidity
- Single-sided swing arm with adjustable rear monoshock
- Upside-down adjustable 43 mm front fork
- Racing-type radial front callipers
- Saddle height 830 mm (32.68 in.)
- Dry weight 175 kg (385,8 lbs.)
- Fuel tank capacity 16.5 l (4.36 U.S. gal.)
Available in Colours:
- BLACK MATT METALIC / MATT SILVER
- PEARL ICE WHITE / MATT METALLIC GRAPHITE
- RED / MATT SILVER
Visit the MV Agusta for a dealership near you and for the full specifications.
