MV Agusta Brutale 800 launched at Rs 15.59 lakh

Italian bike maker MV Agusta has introduced the new Brutale 800 in the country at Rs 15.59 lakh, ex-showroom, India. The launch price is post-GST and will be the same throughout the country. 9 units of the new motorcycle have already been booked. The Brutale 800 is the second 800cc MV after the F3. It was first showcased at the 2015 EICMA motorcycle show but its Indian launch was delayed due to certification issues. In India, Motoroyale is the official partner of MV Agusta and the motorcycles are assembled in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

The Brutale 800 is a gorgeous motorcycle with its beautiful mix of curves and sharp edges that screams Italian exotica from whatever angle you view it. The basic design of the new bike is similar to the older Brutale 800, with the new floating tail section being the most evident visual distinction. The oval headlight has been carried forward but it now features LED DRLs and the iconic triple exhaust mufflers have been retained but are a bit larger than before. The instrument cluster is an all-digital unit which has been redesigned and the switch gear is also new. 

Powering the bike is a new Euro 4-compliant 798cc motor. The triple-cylinder engine produces 110PS at 11,500rpm and a peak torque of 83Nm at 7600rpm. In comparison to the older engine, power figure is down by a massive 17PS, while torque has risen by 2Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch and the new bike also gets bidirectional quickshifter (segment-first). 

Talking about electronic goodies, the new MV Agusta Brutale 800 features 8 traction control levels, 3 ABS levels and engine braking control. It also gets four riding modes on offer - Rain, Normal, Sport and Custom. The MV Agusta Brutale 800 competes against the Ducati Monster 821, Triumph Street Tripleand the Kawasaki Z900, but being a premium motorcycle it has been priced significantly higher than its rivals. Also Read - Ducati Monster 821 Review

The bike employs a tubular trellis frame that has been suspended on fully adjustable Marzocchi USD forks at front and Sachs monoshock unit at the back. Braking is done by double floating 320mm dia disc brakes at front while a 220mm dia disc unit does duty at rear. The MV Agusta Brutale 800 tips the scales at 175kg (dry weight) and fuel tank capacity is 16.5 litres. 

Source: ZigWheels.com