Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

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Naked Bikes

Named after the wicked character from one of Italy’s most famous books, I Promessi Sposi, by

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

valves per cylinder

Displacement: 1151cc

Power/Torque: 80kW @ 7500rpm/

108Nm @ 6400rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, single-plate clutch,

shaft fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70R17 R: 180/55R17

Seat height: 800mm

Kerb weight: 227kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 16.4L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/10,000km

VERDICT: ONE OF MY ALL-TIME FAVOURITE-LOOKING BIKES

MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1200 $20,290

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.

Redesigned, sharper appeal, better components and a honed fi nish. Now even more striking.

MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800 $19,999

MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 1090

$20,499

Engine: 3-cylinder, 4-stroke, 12-valve

Displacement: 798cc

Power/Torque: 86.5kW @ 11,500rpm/ 83Nm

@ 7600rpm

Transmission: Cassette style, 6-speed,

constant mesh

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR17

Seat height: 830mm

Kerb weight: 175kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 16.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: BRUTALE PERFECTION

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, 16-valve

Displacement: 1078cc

Power/Torque: 106kW @ 10,300rpm/112Nm

@ 8100rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh,

mechanical anti-surging device, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR17

Seat height: 825mm

Kerb weight: 183kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 23L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/NA

VERDICT: BRUTALLY STRIKING

Engine: 3-cylinder, 4-stroke, 12-valve

Displacement: 798cc

Power/Torque: 92kW @ 11,600rpm / 103kW

@ 13,100rpm / 103kW @13,100rpm /81Nm

@ 8600rpm /86Nm @ 10,100rpm /86Nm @

10,100rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh, slipper

clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 200/50ZR17

Seat height: 811mm

Kerb weight: 167kg/168kg/168kg

Fuel capacity: 16.6L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: EVEN MORE BRUTALE

The Brutale 800 Dragster takes a big step towards the future, yet does so with an attentive eye to

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

exhilaration to a whole new level.

MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800

DRAGSTER/RR/RC

$20,999 /$23,999/$26,999

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