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Naked Bikes

Named after the wicked character from one of Italy’s most famous books, I Promessi Sposi, by MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1200 $20,290
Alessandro Manzoni, the Griso 8V S.E is one of the most unique and captivating motorcycles ever
produced by the Moto Guzzi factory.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 90° V-Twin engine, 4-stroke, SOHC 4 Tyres: F: 120/70R17 R: 180/55R17
valves per cylinder Seat height: 800mm
Displacement: 1151cc Kerb weight: 227kg (dry)
Power/Torque: 80kW @ 7500rpm/ Fuel capacity: 16.4L
108Nm @ 6400rpm Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
Transmission: 6-speed, single-plate clutch, km/10,000km
shaft fi nal drive
VERDICT: ONE OF MY ALL-TIME FAVOURITE-LOOKING BIKES

MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800 $19,999 Fully redesigned and yet still tied to its origins, the New Brutale 800 is more effective on the road,
delivers more effi cient performance and is naturally more beautiful.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 3-cylinder, 4-stroke, 12-valve Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR17
Displacement: 798cc Seat height: 830mm
Power/Torque: 86.5kW @ 11,500rpm/ 83Nm Kerb weight: 175kg (dry)
@ 7600rpm Fuel capacity: 16.5L
Transmission: Cassette style, 6-speed, Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
constant mesh km/NA

VERDICT: BRUTALE PERFECTION

The Brutale 800 Dragster takes a big step towards the future, yet does so with an attentive eye to MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800
the past. The most extreme Brutale ever is no fan of compromise; irreverent and brash, it is essential,
brusque, outspoken and irascible. Packing a powerful punch, the Brutale 800 Dragster takes DRAGSTER/RR/RC
exhilaration to a whole new level. $20,999 /$23,999/$26,999

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 3-cylinder, 4-stroke, 12-valve clutch, chain fi nal drive
Displacement: 798cc Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 200/50ZR17
Power/Torque: 92kW @ 11,600rpm / 103kW Seat height: 811mm
@ 13,100rpm / 103kW @13,100rpm /81Nm Kerb weight: 167kg/168kg/168kg
@ 8600rpm /86Nm @ 10,100rpm /86Nm @ Fuel capacity: 16.6L
10,100rpm Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh, slipper km/NA

VERDICT: EVEN MORE BRUTALE

MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 1090
$20,499 Redesigned, sharper appeal, better components and a honed fi nish. Now even more striking.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, 16-valve Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR17
Displacement: 1078cc Seat height: 825mm
Power/Torque: 106kW @ 10,300rpm/112Nm Kerb weight: 183kg (dry)
@ 8100rpm Fuel capacity: 23L
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh, Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
mechanical anti-surging device, chain fi nal drive km/NA

VERDICT: BRUTALLY STRIKING

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