2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Review | MC Commute

It’s another commute with Zack! As usual, please feel free to suggest a bike you want to see featured here. If we get enough comments, we’ll send him home on that one next.
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It’s no secret we’re always trying to get our staff to work a little harder. Especially the ones who always seem to have too much to say. “Write it down!” we always shout at each other. Zack Courts is a classic case, always arriving to the office after his commute with a bunch of opinions about the bike he’s riding. Too much this, not enough that, and occasionally has some decent insights that we thought might help consumers or entertain enthusiasts. So we strapped a camera and microphone to his helmet and told him to turn it on when he leaves his house. A lot of his talking in his helmet is complaining about drivers, yelling at red lights, and wondering why billboards aren’t more expensive. But sometimes he actually talks about the bike, and those are the parts we keep. Got a bike you would like to see discussed? Let us know and we’ll send him home on that one next.
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This bike by the numbers:
Base Price: $13,498
Displacement: 798cc
Measured Wet Weight: 440 lbs. (199.5 kg)
Fuel Capacity: 4.36 gal. (16.5 liters)
Seat Height: 32.6 in. (830 mm)
Measured Horsepower: 98.9 @ 11,100 rpm
Measured Torque: 53.8 lb.-ft. @ 7100 rpm
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[@JaretCampisi]

"Does it cost a lot of money, yeah, did the shifter fall off, yeah it did." hahaha You crack me up man. Actually the fact that the shifter fell off AND you still dig the bike does kinda show how cool they are.

[@150cameron]

Jaret Campisi it helps when you don't have to hand over your own money to ride one

[@axs7689]

@5putput whats wrong with the ninja 400? Sounds like poser label lust. Get the bike you like dont shit on others.

[@axs7689]

@5putput If something goes wrong with the bike when its that new do you honestly think it would hold up well? Please don't misunderstand me these bikes are beautiful machines but they get off the hook because of 'character'. I think everyone would love to have such a bike in their garage but back off not because of the initial investment but because of the reliability issues.

[@axs7689]

@5putput so you keep a motorcycle only when its in warranty? I mean if you like MV thats great I'm not belittling your choice. I'm the kind of person who keeps a motorcycle for years and likes to work on them. Italian motorcycles need proprietary tools and service intervals are much shorter however Ducati has made lots of progress in this regard not MV. If you're talking about reliability in a one year or only warranty period I'm not sure if you have ever dealt with the shift in attitude of a dealership as soon as the warranty is over

[@malikanaskullah9005]

Yo Jaret How are you doing

[@thealtered7]

Shifter fell off on a brand new motorcycle. If that doesn't say "Authentic Italian Motorcycle Experience" then nothing else in this video does.

[@michaelgyberg12]

Jeff Keene o

[@marcg3923]

i have the dealer 2 minutes away from my house, i saw the bikes, they look like made out of cheap plastic.. i didn't like them at all, japanese bikes for the win

[@Black_Gold_Saw]

@@marcg3923 Lol what.... xD Yeah you're just stirring the pot. That the suzuki gsxr 1000 newest model. That thing looks cheap AF.

[@mt09madness]

The motorcycle version of an Alfa Romeo 😂

[@londo0]

@@mt09madness you never been in an alfa my friend.

[@israelsantos1582]

he's probably on 3rd gear too! THIS GUY IS GOLD

[@theflyingpiano4547]

12:14 "We're going to discover why the 3 cylinder engine is so terrific" 5 seconds later* 12:21 - "That guy knows, riding a triumph, HE GETS IT, he's probably in THIRD GEAR TOO" 😂😂😂😂 Died laughing xD

[@mattwilliams7454]

Nice calm recovery. You're quickly distinguishing yourself from the gaggle of motojournalists.

[@danofzanzibar]

Could have segued straight into "MC Garage, how to replace and adjust your shift lever!"

[@Tiqerboy]

Best comment yet! Yeah, he should have gotten Ari to fix it, LOL

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Sucker probably needs a dab of mild Loctite.

[@mt09madness]

How to replace your Italian bike, go Japanese... 😜🤙

[@FunWithAJ]

This guy is an ace, seriously his thought process with reaction time with the broken shifter was impressive.

[@rzu7120]

In this episode of MC commute, Zack goes shiftless, and whips out his tool.

[@martinmontez5950]

🤣

[@scootmccracken]

It passionately fell apart

[@ImLeuff]

"It's got that italian pizzazz" "Oh.. that's amazing.. the shifter fell off.."

[@irssux]

You handed that broken shifter like a boss. We can tell you ride bikes for a living unlike a majority of us who ride just for the joy, or to go to work and back. Your reviews are greatly appreciated.

[@boomerhgt]

Bollox he doesn't know anymore about bikes than the rest of us

[@Xerdoz]

Luigi forgot to put Loctite on the bolt.

[@A-FrameWedge]

Luigi was full of pasta after lunch and little bit sleepy.

[@izzydangerous6990]

That’s racist

[@illfaptothis333]

@@izzydangerous6990 They do make race bikes

[@MrkBO8]

Daniel built my bike, not Luigi, Daniel's signature is on the engine case.

[@splatterchops]

I got a Dragster RR. I test rode a bunch of bikes but the MV made me smile the whole ride every time..... Still does. By the way 4,000km trouble free so far! Such a fun bike to ride and the engine is sweeeeet.

[@myrondatderegainz8569]

I also bought a 17' Dragster RR, got about 1500kms on it now and replaced every thing plastic or fairing related with carbon. The spoked wheels really stand out and I think the extra 25hp or so compared to this one definately makes its a bit more fun. It is probably the most beautiful bike I have seen, very aesthetically pleasing. Only issues I have are with the quick shifter and it jumping into false neutral many times.

[@splatterchops]

Zack Courts It was almost a coin toss, but the extras on the RR got me, no brutale RR available here.

[@Supernova12034]

4000 kms trouble free huh? I got about 40000 trouble free(just reg maintenance, its japanese.)

[@9999plato]

Not a single bike trips my trigger in all the right ways like the Dragster RR. Simply stunning. Something that transcends specs, dollars and sense. No dealers within hundreds of miles from home, bummer.

[@kamrankambang7953]

4000km and you're worried? Haha wow ok Japanese it is.

[@jefferyjohnson1170]

Another great vid Zakk. You rock man. Kept your cool, kept moving forward. I gotta wonder how many young people would've been stranded. Called and expensive tow..called out from work..drama. You just pulled the lever, laughed, and moved on. This is why I eagerly await your next "commutes".

[@BritishBikerPhilippines]

Totally right Jeffery. Zack rocks.

[@mickeypopa]

+Zack Courts He'd probably blackmail you into letting him do one of the track day reviews instead of you. :)

[@FxMoto]

I'd probably be guilty of that tbh. Ti zack this was like "ok, do a little of this, little of that good to go". I would've been fucked. Look up the nearest garage and hope to get there myself.

[@BritishBikerPhilippines]

Mole grips would work, done that before lol........great channel I love it

[@mrpolo15]

Zack, thanks for showing what you have to do when you commute on a bike. Stuff happens so you fix it and get to work. Alot of people don't get that so thank you for showing it!!

[@a82eis668]

I’ve watched dozens of videos about this bike trying to decide whether or not to buy it. This ride was by far the most honest and the most compelling...thanks!

[@GranTurismoJunky]

Ahhh yess, the wonders of Italian workmanship. I remember when I had my Monster, and the bolt for the shift lever fell out of that too!

[@pistolpete6321]

Having the shift lever fall off isn’t a great selling point for the MV, makes you wonder what else might go wrong with that bike over time.

[@chadm528]

If a shift lever falling off worries you about long term reliability i would do some more reading on motorcycles. That bike was shipped over to the states in pieces and assembled by some mechanic at a dealer. Clearly he didnt go over the bike properly, but a loose bolt on a lever is far from electrical issues or the engine failing.

[@patrickspapens5497]

Could just be a fluke with this bike though. My MV has been holding up perfectly for two years now

[@armanmichelle7886]

@@chadm528I agree.. it's not MV fault the shifter fell off it's the dealership at fault didn't do properly the PDI check list..

[@armanmichelle7886]

@@patrickspapens5497 dealership didn't not do the PDI check list thoroughly..MV is a good bike if properly maintained.. keep that MV going.ride safe

[@Fee.1]

Rman 1098S “if properly maintained” ....to say nothing of the need to be properly put together

[@tysonvilleneuve931]

"He could have bought a Honda Accord. Or... two Honda Accords, or like, 12 Honda Accords..."

[@splatterchops]

Tyson Villeneuve Pussy

[@tysonvilleneuve931]

?

[@dman117zx6]

I love mc commute. Nice job not talking smack like you could have easily done and staying on topic.

[@radioaktivejay]

this is the best episode of mc commute ever!

[@rhombuskeim4214]

I own a brutale 800 with 12000 km and except a flat battery I had no issues up until this point. If you want something practical there are better and cheaper options, but nothing beats the excitement and feel riding italians like a MV or a Moto Guzzi.

[@chazphot]

"He's probably in third gear too" I absolutely died, great stuff.

[@rattila13]

Street Triple 765 RS is cheaper, lighter, has more power, better brakes, better suspension, awesome dash and it's super comfortable. I think I'll keep mine.

[@the.communist]

Passion, mate, passion

[@A-FrameWedge]

Attila Reisz But not better looking.

[@PRODBYASIRO]

But does it have pizzazz?

[@TheDinmor6]

I had a chance to buy 2018 800 brutale and I went with 2017 765 Street Triple RS

[@sambridhathapa4313]

But it's not MV Augusta.

[@ChrisJohn_444]

The value of MC Commute to reveal a bike's strengths, but also its flaws.

[@MyRandomLife247]

I was rather disappointed. Mainly because the shifter fell off and you weren't able to do a dank wheelie on that last turn into work :(.

[@Black_Gold_Saw]

Funny how you talk about passion, and a special feeling with an MV. Watched most of MC commute videos, but basically none of them make u laugh when pulling off at a red light. Ecept this MV Agusta. PS: Love your coolness and laughing during sliding. Specially the latest Honda Goldwing parking lot drifts!

[@Fee.1]

Black_Gold_Saw why are you talking to a random commenter like he’s the guy in the video ?

[@Firestorm637]

MV the pinnacle of Italian beauty!

[@mechashiva8328]

Zack basically said this is an emotional decision not a practical one. I don't think there's anything wrong with purchasing an MV Agusta (or anything really) if it has a design, sound, fit, and finish that reaches out to you. I don't doubt the other bikes everyone is bringing up are a better alternative in one way or another. I just think something has to be said for uniqueness. Thanks for the honest opinion Zack, both good (slick looking, pizzazz) and bad (mirrors, slippery pegs, and shift lever).

[@michaelbianconi7503]

I had this bike for a year and a half, I put 4,800km on it. It’s a beautiful and really fun bike. If you’re considering this bike. Make sure you have two motorcycles. God for bid you have anything break or need replacement you will be waiting for weeks if not MONTHS! (I’m talking from first hand experience). It took 3 months to receive 3 fuel gasket replacements.. practically the most basic and replaceable components of a bike. The after sales customers service is the absolute worst. They refuse to give you any ETAs for parts and most dealers refuse to even work on the bike; even while mine was under warranty! I traded in the bike and bought a 2017 Aprilia Tuono Factory for the same price I payed for that MV. Best damn decision I’ve ever made.

[@pentiumradeon]

is the throttle on your tuono very sensitive? I test rode one and I had to have my hand on the clutch the entire time, any bump on the road would translate to throttle response.

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

Dropped the lever and you still rave about this mv! And more than just any mc commute bike I can think of. But as you say - makes you want to ride. Good vid as ever - and love the extra drama. Oddly my viw of the Brutale's gone up as well.

[@SashiDe]

As a MV owner I must agree, it is unreliable compared to jappos, which I also own. I have the rivale 800 and it is and epic niche bike. Has had some issues which warranty took care of. But as far as riding experience, when it works..nothing matches Italian motorcycles. And I own the lot, from British to German to Japanese. Love mvs . They are magic when they work

[@boomerhgt]

At last an honest comment yes they are works of automotive art Italian bikes but I won't buy anymore after my new Moto Guzzi Griso SE Red Devil chewed up its camshafts after 6000 miles...traded it for a Kawasaki Z1000 never a single problem

[@jonnycando]

You handle the broken shifter like it was an everyday thing....on a new bike? Not acceptable. Need to emphasize that.

[@felipegonzalez8259]

imo, he did what he had to do... show that the freaking thing fell off, instead of cutting that part

[@ElroyMcDuff]

Perhaps they adjusted it to fit Zack and didn't get the bolt tight enough. Lucky it didn't get into the chain though!

[@peterhansen2781]

Was gonna say the same. Different bike, but Had this happen. Luckily the design of the linkage kept the bolt captive. Some loc tite and it was all good.

[@GetIrked]

Definitely unfortunate for it to happen during filming, but it happens all the time. I lost the front brake lever on a one-week old brand-new Suzuki when I started riding back in 2001. I was able to find the lever, but the bolt that slid out was lost in space. Bolt slippage happens to all the manufacturers, best and worst. A loose bolt is not (necessarily) a sign of an unreliable bike.

[@GWAYGWAY1]

Ugliest thing I have ever seen,would people give money for that?

[@parko1965]

I’ve got a brutale dragster rr, no issues whatsoever except crowds of proper bikers mulling round it admiring the quality. Very chuffed with my bike. Can’t wait for next summer.

[@Timmayytoo]

This vid is a perfect snapshot of Italian bike ownership.

[@martinmontez5950]

Indeed, im very hesitant to give up ridin a cbr600 for this.

[@mytkc66atbat25]

Zach I found your missing clamp bolt on Irvine blvd. Had to dig it out of my K1100rs front tire. Lucky I had my BMW tool kit, to pull it out and plug the tire. Let me know where you want the bolt sent to.

[@A-FrameWedge]

MYTKC66 Atbat And the nut flung off into BackBay.

[@suryamp12]

If this is real this is awesome

[@mytkc66atbat25]

@@suryamp12 just a joke, but there are plenty of bolts on the streets of Irvine! Ride safe

[@the.communist]

@@suryamp12 are you 5?

[@JeffNoel]

"He gets it, he's probably in third gear too!" hahahaha

[@haileysmemories1576]

My bike got stuck in third gear on that same freeway years ago! It was after wrecking in the car pool lane, but 3rd gear was a God send to get going before the cops showed up. Pulling the clutch with a broken collar bone on my way to Hoag Hospital was no fun though. Anyway, I have to say that the only time your gear shifter should be falling off is in a wreck.

[@Supernova12034]

That passion! That Character! That Shift lever! Glad I got an Fz09 instead

[@Death666wish]

Even that shift lever is a work of art, they need to do something to get you to look at it.

[@monkeyCmonkeyDoo]

You can post some sweet pics of it on Instagram while waiting on a wrecker.

[@m_m_m_beer8917]

The fz09 video was a while back but I don't remember it losing bolts along the commute? But that is what you pay extra for, Italian character.

[@Tuesdaysgonewtw]

You couldn't afford a MV that's why you got a run of the mill Yamaha.

[@cfltitan]

Shit can happen on a good ole reliable Yamaha too though. Granted mines at 16,000 miles and I ride it hard but I had the exact same thing happen on my FZ8 in my way to work one day. After researching it is a common thing on the Yamaha shifters to break at that crappy spot weld on the shifter linkage

[@JibMe]

you sir, are one of the most sympathic guys doin vlogs, keep it up!

[@Prebeneken]

BIKE BLOWS UP - wow this is actually really nice

[@h.stsang6617]

I got the 16 F3 800 RC, the bike breaks down a lot of times already. It couldn't start, headlight bulb broke down just after 1000miles, exhaust valve failure, low battery, broken side mirror etc. Nonetheless, I really love the bike. It is super fun to ride. The handling is sharp!

[@Thrahl]

MV, Get one if you want to look sexy while stranded at the side of the road.

[@Thrahl]

Yeah because you know what your doing. If that was me I'd still be on the phone with roadside assistance.

[@rjwz28]

Thrahl For a missing bolt? Use a piece of fabric to tie the thing out of the way, put the transmission in a usable gear, and ride to the destination. Do you call roadside to check your tire pressure as well?

[@Thrahl]

+rjwz28 How else am I gonna find out if my tire pressure is low?

[@ryanshannon7703]

All the more likely an attractive female will pull-over to help you out. Trying doing that with a FZ.

[@That_Paul_Guy]

Man, good on you for dealing with that shift lever without drama.

[@MartinDohnal]

Italian bike.. parts fall off half way through your ride but you're still having fun. #3rdgearforlife

[@davvyross3661]

Hi guys, I just want to let you know how entertaining your videos are. In my opinion, you are a notch above most others on KZbin. The videos where you go off on trips together, like the Gixers in Australia and the PCH road trip are the best! So more of these kind of videos please!! You come across very professional yet entertaining, which is a winning formula! Please keep the content coming!!! Thankyou!!

[@Shadow_Reyu]

Handled the broken shifter like a pro. Didn't bitch. Found a work around. Kept riding. Didn't bash the bike for it. I appreciate that. Excellent specs on the bike and it looks great. The price though... Ah?!! But hey, you're paying for the talking hands and such. LOL. Excellent vid, Zack!

[@kevinsdb1]

The shiftier was put on right before the Italian took lunch break :P

[@philtripe]

i laughed so hard when the shifter fell off. it brought me back to my first Kawasaki/basketcase that seemed to always have a time limit on the shifter...and yes it will cost you more to own an Italian bike especially when you have to order a dozen shifters for it, keeping one with you at all times...the Italians also really love the idea of an Achilles heel, like my Ducati, i lost the left foot peg one day when i backed into a pole and that cost 300 to fix thanks to the cast aluminum piece that even the swingarm goes through

[@impromptucaferacer]

True story: one of my customers bought a gazebo from Italy. Damn, it was truly beautiful, one true garden jewel but there was a petite problem: it was so flimsy, so bloody fragile that it needed some extra engineering and upgrades to keep it bolted to the pavement in case of a sudden summer storm or, you know, just a cheeky wind or something. I’ve came up with a solution but in order to move forward I needed its colour code to paint the extra parts so I called Italy. I talked to a guy from design & technical department, explained the problem and his answer blew my mind: _“Signore, Lei aveva raggione! (Sir, you’re right) it is so and so but it is so beautiful, am I right?”_ Fuck me! He was absolutely right, I couldn't deny it; it looked superb so right then and there I’ve completely understood everything Italian, you name it: Alfa Romeo, Ducati, Ferrari, Italian fashion etc: It may not work all the time (especially whenever you’re expecting it the most) but, fuck yeah, when it does work it will perform like nothing else in this world or/and it will look astonishingly beautiful. “It looks great” - Italian philosophy in a nutshell.

[@arjenbootsma6881]

Riding on a highway at night, I narrowly avoided some garbage bags that were in the road, but it did tore my shifter right off. A mile or so down the highway, there was a sofa in the middle lane! Made it home in 6th gear, including full stops at lights. That was on A Suzuki V-Strom 650. A few weeks ago, my friend and I were doing a Saddlesore 1000, and at about mile 800 - 850 or so, his shifter came off of his 2017 Victory Cross Country. He was able to road-side repair it, and we finished our Iron Butt run (1000 miles in < 24 hours). My contribution to the repair was to hold the flash light.... That's why I ride Japanese, a Kawasaki Versys 1000 these days.

[@scottieray]

I am so glad that shift lever did not get wedged between the chain/sprocket. Nice job of not totally trashing the MV.

[@Porsche996driver]

Too bad great basis for the bike! The lever once popped out of my old R1150R - but when it was 17 years old lol. Better design and bolt still there and fine for 4 more years. MV is for rich folks with time and patience. Friend in San Diego returned his after months of problems.

[@stefansago]

Zack, you are awesome. Love MC Commutes because of you.

[@saidnobodyever711]

Nice work. Also thumbs up for carrying the toolkit on your commute. For my bike, two combination wrenches, a single allen key and a Phillips head screwdriver cover most fasteners and fit under the seat. I just wrap them in a small rag and plastic bag so they don't rattle around. That combination was enough to lift the tank and get my fuel hose reconnected at the side of the road after it unclipped on the way home from work one day.

[@davidhardstaff8110]

I'd love one but went for the gsxs1000 as I was afraid of reliability

[@steady2wheels]

You made the correct decision, I know 2 people who have owned mv's, 1 of them ended up with thousands in bills and lost money as they could never get it working right, another bloke had intermittent problems that again could never really diagnose

[@DevisionedFate]

His fkin shifter fell off after a couple wheelies in this vid. You made the good choice lmao

[@michaelbianconi7503]

David Hardstaff lol I promise you (first hand) that you made the right decision and saved yourself some serious money

[@zbb2stillalive]

David Hardstaff I believe you made the right choice. Some people worship fashion over function and this is an example.

[@GETUPANDGO]

Damn...if that shifter falling off was an omen of things to come, you definitely made the right choice

[@ctboi7627]

"the shifter fell off"... wow scary mannn!!! Glad you're ok, can't believe how calm you were dealing with that.

[@esorealtyinc]

Oh look a triumph he gets it.......he's probably in 3rd gear too lmao 🤣

[@stopstalkingyouspookybastard]

you see the experience of a rider when things dont go smooth like that. to be honest being a younger less experienced driver that shift lever problem would ruin my day if not my week. handling it so calmly without giving a single fuck was awesome. much respect.

[@gerardmontgomery280]

Money no object, a Brutale Dragster RR would be my next bike. That sound, that style, that 30 or so extra BHP over the standard Brutale.

[@tommy605]

OK, so this is the perfect MC Commute. Nice bike, good explanation of the bike details, a real life problem while riding, and a quick and easy temporary solution to the problem to get you home or to safety. You were calm and held it together. I think most of us would have been yelling and swearing and kicking the living fuck out of our bike. In fact, I'm going home to kick mine just in case it even THINKS about breaking. Nice job Zack. Can't wait for you to have access to the new CB1000R. I am so torn on the next bike to add to my garage.

[@Gherbert1348]

Its got that little Italian something , passion, shifters that fall off.... Yep, Italian!

[@ninjakat8922]

The thing with MV Agusta's bikes is that they aren't the greatest but you still want them to sell good or even get them just because they are so cool. We need more manufacturers that make bikes with that mindset in out lives!

[@ClutchFirst]

3rd gear take off without stalling. Nice! If that that’s a Ducati it would have rattled your teeth out. Lol

[@CampbellZeroOne]

Good honest review as usual. Shame about the bolt coming loose on the gear-shift but seeing as I found a couple of loose nuts and bolts on my MV Dragster I know that it wouldn't put me off buying another one. Just means that you have to go through the bike with a fine toothcomb after its first few miles. As for character... it goes a long way. Tried a few other bikes this year but there's something missing from them. They mostly felt dull and boring. That engine is the perfect blend for most jobs most of the time.

[@redsorgum]

A similar thing happened to me on my Buell xb9r, the shifting linkage broke, and I was stuck in fifth gear. Despite that, I was able to take off from the lights in fifth gear with no problem. Torque is awesome.

[@cueballB]

It looks like a piece of art. And much like other Italian pieces of art, like Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, it's not ment to actually be ridden. Imagine riding the Dante's inferno. It can't be done.

[@stuartb1963]

You're a funny guy

[@JohnJones-ff4nu]

This is why you do or have done your 600 mile service to check for loose bolts. Dealers know what tends to loosen on particular models. You can use loctite, fingernail polish, or even safety wire. Drill 1/16" hole and insert safety wire and fixed for life. If you have not have had something come loose then you have not been riding enough miles. Zack could have used the locking pliers as a shift lever if he really wanted to or maybe perhaps used a zip tie or a couple of zip ties as a bolt if it was a through and through point of attachment. You could just as easily blame Zack for not doing a though pre-flight inspection especially when he took delivery of the bike for the first time. Check oil, check tire pressure, check critical fasteners perhaps not every ride but depending on how much you ride at least once a month and for sure when you get a brand new bike. Who knows maybe the lunch bell rang when they put this bolt on at the factory and it didn't get torqued or loctite for some reason. Don't have a cow man.

[@bsmukler]

Kudos on the roadside shenanigans (and the impromptu advertisement for Cruz Tools :)). That bike reminds me of my Monster, although mine does not have the quick shifter but DOES have a shift lever, so far. Fun video as always.

[@jimc793]

If you haven’t done so already, I’d love to see you review the Ducati Hypermotard 939SP. I’ve had mine 15 months and had some teething issues with the electronics but they seem to have been sorted out (fingers crossed). But when it’s running right with a full-race Termi, air box mod and computer update, the soundtrack alone is enough to make your eyes water as you shake your head and say, (while chuckling), “Oh, my God!!! This is what the perfect grown-up Supermoto SHOULD be!!!”

[@TheRamsberg]

A Moto Guzzi V7 or V11 review would be great. Especially in comparison with this MV Agusta Brutale 800.

[@staunch_risk_indicated4348]

This was my first video/impression of this channel. I __loved__ this review. The presenter had a perfect opportunity(which some might actively seek) to curse the heavens at the misfortune of a situation and swear off a manufacturer for all time; he did not do this! He chose, instead, to bike-on and understand the nature of the machine, the compromises it represents and the whimsy-of-ownership. I found it endlessly amusing to show a mechanical 'hangup' on a review. This essentially communicates to the audience - if you aren't mentally/emotionally prepared for this type of adventure, then this lifestyle(or product) is not for you.

[@kidda74]

9:47 That unfortunately is the Italian part right there! :/

[@lorenzorubino2195]

It happened to me with a ktm....

[@DwightTrimble]

That same exact thing happened to me. I bought a used Triumph trophy with 24,000 miles on it and on the commute the shifter pivot bolt sheared away. I had roadside assistance, but still it was rush hour commute time, so I was stuck downtown for hours waiting for a flatbed truck to come get me.

[@peterhansen2781]

This or street triple 765 RS? Seems like you get both higher spec components, more power and a lower price with the street.

[@rhombuskeim4214]

I rode both. The Triumph has a great chassis and the seat is comfy. MV is harder, very woobly and not so easy to ride due the short wheelbase. I bought the MV because I prefer the torque, sound, excitement and looks of it. Both great bikes!

[@xorbe2]

@Rhombus - but they are both 55 ft-lb torque [I have the 765 RS]

[@saidnobodyever711]

Haven't ridden the new models, but it was a tough call for me on the older models. To me the MV has the cool factor and better looks, but the Street Triple just felt comfortable and right for me from the first ride. The MV felt harder-edged. Test ride them both if you can and let us know!

[@cueballB]

If you want art, buy the MV. If you want a motorcycle, buy the Triumph.

[@chrisnack]

I own one, great bike, never had any issues, sucks the shifter fell off. Put on a QD exhaust and it's one of the best sounding bikes i've heard.

[@MrHelipilot67]

Awesome report Zack! I have been wanting a new bike, but not sure what to get. I think you just made up my mind! Spoke to the MV dealer in Arizona last week, according to him the RR's are on the way!

[@robertspeicher5289]

I know what you mean about Italian motor vehicles. Had a 1967 Fiat 1100. Being a young, sometimes, foolish, drove that little car like a maniac, in my mind, I was driving a FERRARI.

[@the.communist]

Sorry mate, this is a bike channel. We dont care

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Waiting to see how the coming KTM 790 Duke competes in this displacement segment. I do prefer a grumbly, barking twin. Really wish Yamaha or Suzuki or Kawasaki would produce some BEASTLY large displacement triple (about 1300cc) that revs to 12,000 rpm, built to the same sort of philosophy as the Ninja 1000 sport touring category but with the least amount of weight possible.

[@Firestorm637]

I own a Super Duke and a MV Dragster 800rr. I can be 6th gear at 2000 rpm no problem. 3rd gear from a red light, no problem. Then you can spin it up to 13,000 rpm. Triples are great engines. They are almost as smooth as a V4 and offer the torque/high rpm like a V4. Easier to work on vs the V4. Hopefully see more triples.

[@MrLuigiFercotti]

Ouch. That was embarrassing. There was probably some yelling and hand waving at MV when they saw that. When I talked to a MV dealer, he said they are actually pretty reliable, and if anything goes wrong, it happens early in the mileage, then it's fine.

[@A-FrameWedge]

When Zack is riding and there is all that open wilderness area on his right, it is the Back Bay and Wetlands of Newport Harbor, of Newport Beach, Ca.

[@simplemanmtb143]

A consummate professional. Didn't miss a beat in the review.

[@yuunjac]

MV Agusta attempt to penetrate my country market last year by bringing this model. I test ride it and realize one thing, it does have a character of a beast and unforgiving. Very different feel from a Japanese machine with precision and linear power that easy to tame. Brutale 800 is one wild beast that needs some effort to tame. I despise the seat, I wouldn't want to be on the saddle for more than 15min to be honest. It hurts like hell and in heavy slow traffic, the engine heated up so easily that it shut down by itself during my test ride. Unreliable is what this machine is. Would I buy one? Nah... no way.

[@Mr.Sapo90]

Anybody know what kind of backpack that is?

[@paulsubong]

The shifter falling off was all planned to showcase that nifty tool kit!

[@richardrosario9981]

That popping sound Zack loved, was the bike falling apart.

[@stevelawrie9115]

You buy an Italian bike you get passion. That is what you pay for. I had a little Ducati once and it wasn't reliable. It was for a while but it wasn't much after 40,000 kms. But! the ride is totally different to most brands from other countries. You will pay :)

[@MotoM1234]

Brutale is one of the most entertaining bikes to ride. Made me sell my fz1 and street triple. Had no interest in riding either with the Brutale sitting there.

[@RagingBad]

I don't have to fear loosing any pieces on my FZ-09 but I would love to have this one

[@jamescooper5183]

Pizza sauce for loc-tite doesn't work to good....

[@GIGABACHI]

THAT AUTO BLIP THO !!!! I HATE YOUR GUTS, Japan Inc., WATCH AND LEARN, DAMN CHEAPSKATES. WOW, what will the Italian fanboys will say to get out of this one when it comes to Italian reliability jokes ? Zack, you're a Trooper, adapted and survived. You could/should have reached for the linkage while on the highway and shift it manually(literally). Great work, Mr. Zack ! Keep it coming !

[@mattdickson382]

Nice tool kit, way to be prepared, Zack. Love the bike, but the shift lever issue did perpetuate the poor reliability reputation these bikes have. Love this series, great vid...keep them coming.

[@iodineclip]

hahahaha the shifter, oh wow that was unbelievable, but at least we all learnt something from that. Great video !

[@Firestorm637]

I love exclusive, high tech European bikes vs plain vanilla stuff. You pay extra for everything but worth it. Some people drive a Toyota for reliable transportation. Some people want the excitement of a journey or adventure every morning.

[@paulthespacemouse7785]

Loved it how you busted in on ari filming MG garage, I hope that made the final cut

[@rupertmittelstaedt4889]

Cool move with the shifter Zack, very impressive spirit :-) !

[@MrSimon9100]

Keep up the good work Zack! I love these videos and, to be honest, i had to giggle a little when your shifter fell off :P

[@dougie1325]

Whilst I love the look of the Dragster RR and even more love the looks of the new RVS. If it's a choice between this and my 2016 Speed Triple R, I'll take my Trumpet Speed R all day long.

[@codysho5746]

Great videos! I enjoy watching all these great motorcycles you ride. I’m currently on a 2015 monster 821 but gonna upgrade this spring. Was thinking 1200 monster s but I got my eye set on the bmw s1000r seems like it has so much more to offer. Although I do think the monster is a sexier looking machine. Keep up the good work!

[@psychoticmemories2583]

I bought a used, low mileage Ducati Monster 620 for a great price. Took a 50% loss on trade-in and that was only because I just paid 800- for service. I swore I would never buy another Italian bike ever again.