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A D R E N A L I N E A D D I C T S O N L Y . Motorcycle Art T H E M O ST E XT RE M E A N D E S S E NTI A L B R U TA LE E V E R. Throttle wide open. Engine at the rev limit. The rear wheel spinning relentlessly trying to gain traction, surrounded by a cloud of white smoke, defenning tyre squeal, raw power, biting into the tarmac and devouring it metre after metre. The MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster is all this and much, much more. It is motorcycling reduced to the essence of pure riding pleasure. Emotional, freedom. MV Agusta continues to expand its motorcycle range: after introducing the irreverent and brash, it is essential, brusque, outspoken and irascible. Rivale 800, the emblem of motard-style sports appeal and ultra-dynamic Packing a powerful punch, the Brutale 800 Dragster takes exhilaration to road performance, the new Brutale 800 Dragster takes the very concept a whole new level. At the same time it draws on the ideas that shaped of 'motorcycling passion' and makes it breathtakingly tangible. No mere the first 4-cylinder Brutale bikes, the very essence of the naked concept means of transport, a motorcycle is a symbol of freedom, of our need and monuments to incomparable styling. Linking yesterday and tomorrow, to get out there and explore and to savour mile after spine-tingling mile. the Brutale 800 Dragster embodies both experience and intuition, Experiencing every single second of that freedom. The new Brutale 800 symbolising motorcycling past, present and forever. Pure essence. Pure Dragster embodies and embraces the ambitions and dreams of every biker, thrills. 100% Brutale. making them nothing less than on-the-road reality. Thrills. Unforgettable moments. With consummate Italian craftsmanship, the Brutale 800 Dragster re-evokes the epic DNA of the “dragster” race bikes, specifically built to release their The 3-cylinder Brutale 675 and 800 have introduced countless riders to explosive power in the few seconds that separate clutch release from the that awesome buzz that goes with riding a high-performance naked bike. chequered flag. Seconds as scorching hot as the rubber left smoking on Outstanding ridability, power under constant control, lightness, great design, the tarmac. Seconds that speed by in the blink of a tachometer. In pursuit and exceptional value for money. This unmatched combination has made of unforgettable sensations. the 3-cylinder Brutale a huge success. Now, the Brutale 800 Dragster takes a big step forward into the future, yet does so with an attentive The Brutale 800 Dragster flings open the doors to the idea that freedom ‹‹ 01 eye to the past. The most extreme Brutale ever is no fan of compromise: is attainable. On two wheels. Or even on just one. ‹‹ SPEC I FICATION S In detail, the main features of MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster: • In-line three-cylinder engine, 798 cc • Bore 79.0 mm, stroke 54.3 mm • Maximum power 125 HP-EC (92 kW) at 11,600 rpm • Maximum torque 81 Nm at 8,600 rpm • Limiter at 13,000 rpm • Dry weight 167 kg • Power-weight ratio 1.34 kg/HP • Tyres Pirelli DIABLO Rosso II 120/70 - ZR 17 front, 200/50 – ZR 17 rear ‹‹ 02 ‹‹ E NGI N E Engineering at the service of manufacturing efficiency: the 3-cylinder integral bore liners; the need for compactness has also imposed full MV Agusta platform demonstrates how conscientiousness at the concept integration of the water and oil circuits and the respective service pumps. and design stages can result in the development of completely original Just as significant - and exclusive - is the choice of counter-rotating models from the same, shared technological basis. The new Brutale 800 crankshaft, a solution with origins in the racing world where ride responsive- Dragster is no exception to that rule, once again highlighting the versatility ness has absolute priority, and the only judge of performance is the stop- of the cutting-edge MV Agusta platform centred on the 3-cylinder engine watch. The counter-rotating crankshaft reduces inertia during changes - the power unit that has made the greatest developmental progress in its of direction because it lowers that same inertia during deceleration; this market segment. The goals laid out in the project brief were highly ambitious: enhances handling, the excellence of which is already a built-in top-priority performance at the peak of their respective displacement categories (675 feature of the MV Agusta chassis set-up. Compared to previous 3-cylinder and 800), maximum elasticity, low fuel consumption and a torque curve configurations, the one specially developed for the Brutale 800 Dragster spread evenly across the entire power range. And unprecedented com- focuses on fast-response, linear power output, putting a mighty roar into pactness: the three-cylinder MV Agusta engine, built to achieve all these this roadster. The 125 HP power peak is reached at 11,600 rpm, while goals, weighs just 52 kg, giving improved output flexibility and better load the maximum torque of 81 Nm comes at 8,600 rpm. Completing this distribution on the axles, on both the new Brutale 800 Dragster and the highly sophisticated package is the removable 6-speed gearbox, with ratios other models that already possess this feisty in-line 3-cylinder Italian engine. designed to ensure awesome acceleration and a sports-category top Key technical features include the shell-cast “closed-deck” crankcase with speed should the bike be unleashed on the track. ‹‹ 03 ‹‹ E LECTRON IC S The new MVICS (Motor&Vehicle Integrated Control) injection-ignition system features the very latest software and an engine control strategy first implemented, with great success, on the Rivale 800 and now extended to the entire 3-cylinder MY2014 range. MVICS also features the Eldor EM2.0 engine control unit and a Mikuni Full Ride-By-Wire throttle body. The fully integrated management allows, via the instruments and the handlebar switches, easy adjustment of numerous user-settable parameters. More specifically, the system lets the rider configure the torque setting with 4 different mappings. Three of these are set directly by the manufacturer and named according to the relative riding conditions (Sport, Normal and Rain) while the fourth leaves the rider free to define, within established limits, all the individual parameters: engine response, rev limiter, engine torque response, throttle sensitivity, engine braking. As one would expect, 8-level traction control (which can be disengaged) is also included: the relative algorithms have been tweaked to perfection for maximum precision, a must on a bike such as the new Brutale 800 Dragster as one of its ‹‹ 04 defining characteristics is astounding acceleration. ‹‹ C HASSI S SET-U P The frame configuration, which has characterised the 3-cylinder platform for enhanced ridability and bike control. Another eye-catching feature perfectly since its inception, features an ALS tubular steel load-bearing structure, in keeping with the Brutale 800 Dragster design ethos is the attention- supplemented by lightweight aluminium alloy plates. This combination forms grabbing Pirelli DIABLO Rosso II rear tyre, having a width of 200 and a part of that production flexibility concept which inspired the 3-cylinder project shoulder of 50. and consequently allows the design of specially-developed frames for each model without disrupting the underlying look or essence. Note that this The suspension system features fully adjustable units, allowing personalisation same set-up has characterised MV Agusta models since the launch of the of compression and rebound settings, as well as providing a selection of astonishing F4: today's 3-cylinder Italian-built MV Agusta bikes offer up an spring pre-load options. The Ø 43 mm upside-down Marzocchi fork offers even more highly evolved version of the concept. The front, tubular section 125 mm of travel; the Sachs rear shock gives the single-sided swingarm - employs a steel alloy with exceptional metallurgical qualities that, while also in aluminium alloy - 125 mm of travel. The seat, with a height of 811 mm, extremely lightweight, provides outstanding torsional stiffness, especially in has been redesigned to improve comfort and function: it also boasts a those areas most subject to stress, such as the steering head. The aluminium craftsman-like finish with stylishly stitched seams. The rider can also count alloy plates close off the structure at the rear and act as the fulcrum for the on even more functional foot pegs and supports, and new heel guards single-sided swingarm. which, just like the wheel rims, have been specially customised for the Dragster. Equipped with first class Brembo components, the braking system relies on A compact wheelbase of just 1,380 mm, identical to that of the Brutale 800, a pair of Ø 320 mm floating front discs, equipped with 4-piston callipers strikes a perfect balance, ensuring both excellent handling and stability; the (Ø 32 mm); the rear unit, instead, has a Ø 220 mm steel disc and mounts a 95 mm trail boosts the already outstanding front end performance, making 2-piston calliper (Ø 34 mm). ‹‹ COLOR S AN D PRIC ES The new Brutale 800 Dragster is available in two different colours: • White • Matt Metallic Grey AVA I LA B LE ON LY W I T H ABS B RAK E S AT €13,490 Every country could have a price variation due to local import duties and taxes. MV Agusta is committed to the constant improvement of our products. Therefore the information and technical characteristics of the vehicles are subject to change without notice. ENGINE PERFORMANCE Type Three cylinder, 4 stroke, 12 valve Maximum speed* 245.0 km/h (153.1 mph) Timing system “D.O.H.C” Total displacement 798 cm3 (48.68 cu.

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