MV Agusta Brutale 800RR SCS (Euro 5) - Is it good for commuting? Let's talk about it!

[@sword5938]

I've got the same bike, 2021. Absolutely love the thing! I find after 2hrs of riding the seat feels like rock! Stay safe brother!

[@mzgarage]

Yes, I totally agree. Two if my friends have Harleys and they always give me a hard time for wanting to take a break ever 60 miles.

[@dodgerboe]

Love my Brutale what tyres do you run…as getting roughly 4k from the rear on Bridgestone Battlax Bt016 before it’s shot…that’s semi semi hard 1hour blasts on twistsys and cruising to coast for a couple of hours , great confidence in tires, just don’t seem to last before I notice 3k in to its ready to order another ?

[@mzgarage]

I got 7500 miles on my stock rear which was a Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3. I intended on getting the Rosso 4 to replace it, but there was a miscommunication with the shop, and I ended up with another Rosso 3. I believe the Rosso 4 has a harder compound in the center to last longer and is softer on the sides. I have no complaints on the Rosso 3. We ride pretty hard out in the twisties, but many of the miles I ride are commuting and going to and from the fun roads.

[@danco6010]

It's interesting that i ride a MT07, looking to upgrade to this bike in the following year; still searching more information on reliability (since it will be my only bike; i usually do 15-20k km/year), since i found a few "horror" stories on older models, but not many information on the newer versions. Did you found the power intimidating in the upper rpm range after coming from the MT07? Thank you for sharing your input regarding the bike and looking forward for more input regarding it. P.S. Also can you please tell me did you consider any other bike versus this one when you were prospecting for your next bike? I am having a hard time choosing between Triumph Street Triple RS and this(i am more inclined on this)

[@mzgarage]

As far as reliability, the first thing I would say is to swap out the stock battery for a lithium battery. For some reason these bikes do not do well with the stock SLA battery. Since I swapped the battery that has not been an issue. I did do a video on that (it's not the easiest task). I have not had any other issues so far. I am about to hit 10,000 miles (16,000km). The bike IMO is tame compared to the MT 07. If you crank the throttle on the MT07 in first or second you will flip it (I know lol). The Brutale does not have the low end torque like an MT07 due to the engine and the taller gears. I thought it would take weeks to get comfortable on a new bike and it took only two days. The handling at higher speeds and turning is far better. The power is not intimidating IMO, it comes on smooth, but yes at higher rpms it's a whole other bike. The other bike I was considering is the MTO9, especially the SP model but I do not care for the color. The Brutale is a beautiful bike, not many can argue that. I will say if the Streetfighter V2 was out when I purchased this, I most likely would have went with that. I will make another video in the next few weeks soley comparing this to the MT07. Im sure you and I are not the only ones looking to upgrade, as some would call it, from an MT07.

[@danco6010]

@@mzgarage Thank you for the reply, looking forward to seeing your video.

[@helgejohan3604]

@@mzgarageMt 07 are more easy too ride and a loot slower😜

[@helgejohan3604]

Much faster and fun then the tractor Mt07😜

[@mzgarage]

In ways it's more fun, but I miss that instant torque of the MT07

[@helgejohan3604]

@@mzgarage yes i know its a more lazy engine, fun on small roads✊🔥