Terry (aka
Bean455) of STPMotorsport in Pontypool brought his brand new 2010 MV Agusta Brutale 1090 along to Rosies BBQ the other week and it was love at first sight
He then mentioned it was a demo model and very kindly offered me a go to see what I thought as he's also previously let me ride his brand new F4 1000 model.
The 1090 Brutale uses last years 312R engine from the flagship superbike, so I knew I wouldn't be disappointed
Headed down to STP motorsport in Pontypool today with Wedge and Tank.
Wedge had his eye on a very nice Daytona 675 so he took that out and I took out the Brutale.
All filled up and away we go.
Headed up to Brecon and stopped at Terrys for a bit (quiet today) before moving on to Defynnog for some pics and vids
The MV was just as I was expecting and more.
I have not ridden a modern bike with as much low down shove as the new Brutale 1090.
You really have to ride it to understand, it's that mad.
I thought it had been down-geared when I got on it. Like Terry said, a Supermoto on steroids.
Only even quicker than I could contemplate.
Even taking it steady I nearly disapperead off the back in the first 2 gears.
Everything feels quicker on a naked bike, but this was just something else
I've been told it will do 154mph before the rider loses his bottle and has to back off before his neck breaks
And the Italians know how to style a bike. God it's pretty
The only gripe I can mention is the fuel economy. Those MV's sure are thirsty.
But then that's missing the point entirely. they're not designed to be efficient.
they're designed to GO LIKE FUCK, and they do that damn well
couple of vids.....
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