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The Dragster 800 is a very new bike in MV Agusta’s line-up and a very good sign that the house of Varese is trying to offer a bike for pretty much any type of rider. The all-new Dragster 800 RR is an even nicer addition to the company’s roster, providing a souped-up version for those in search of an extra edge to the base 125 horsepower machine.
An expanding line-up is a good sign that shows a healthy, growing business, but this doesn’t mean we’re getting scooters and choppers from MV Agusta any time soon. Meanwhile, aggressive naked roadsters are always welcome.
It was interesting seeing MV Agusta teasing only the Dragster 800 RR, and making no mention about RR-izing the Brutale 800, even though these two sort of go hand in hand. The Dragster 800 RR and the Brutale 800 RR share the same upgraded engine which now produces 140 horsepower at 13.100 revs instead of 125 hp at 11,600 rpm. The torque output and the peak torque mark have also been increased from 81 Nm (59.7 lb-t) at 8,600 rpm to 86 Nm (63.4 lb-ft) at a noticeably higher 11,000 rpm point.
This shows a much sportier riding manner intended for the 2015 Brutale Dragster 800 RR. This will surely appeal the bolder riders, while potentially cutting a bit of the urban fun, in case the torque curve is not steep enough in the lower revs.
The wire wheels are maybe more functional when riding on rougher roads, thanks to their increased flex, but the choice was obviously made for aesthetic reasons. And of course, to provide customers with a neat choice over the traditional cast wheels. If you ask us, the 2015 Dragster 800 RR looks really neat and much closer to the modern roadster archetype.
With a two-tone paint job which is a bit more aggressive as well, the bike proudly displays the CRC (Castiglioni Research Center) badge, yet another cool element relating the high-performance bike development to the Brutale Dragster 800 RR.
This means dual injectors per cylinder, full ride-by-wire, detonation and misfire control, 4 maps for torque deployment, 8-level traction control and electronically-assisted quickshifting both up and down. The bike’s cassette-type 6-speed gearbox is actuated by a slipper clutch.
A Bosch 9 Plus ABS with rear wheel lift-up mitigation (RLM) takes care of the braking system which involves dual 320mm discs and 4-piston calipers in the front and a 220mm single rotor, 2-pot caliper in the rear.
The frame is pretty much the same unit the Brutale 800 RR uses, a tubular steel trellis with a lightweight aluminium swingarm, using Marzocchi USD forks and a Sachs progressive rear shock. Independent compression-rebound damping and spring preload adjustments provide a wide array of possible setups to cover for all sorts of roads and even occasional track use.
With an 811mm (31.9”) seat and a 168 kg (370 lb), the 2015 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800 RR will be available in two color combinations. Choosing either the White or the Matt Metallic Grey will set you back with €16,290, compared to the €13,490 needed for the Dragster 800.
It was interesting seeing MV Agusta teasing only the Dragster 800 RR, and making no mention about RR-izing the Brutale 800, even though these two sort of go hand in hand. The Dragster 800 RR and the Brutale 800 RR share the same upgraded engine which now produces 140 horsepower at 13.100 revs instead of 125 hp at 11,600 rpm. The torque output and the peak torque mark have also been increased from 81 Nm (59.7 lb-t) at 8,600 rpm to 86 Nm (63.4 lb-ft) at a noticeably higher 11,000 rpm point.
This shows a much sportier riding manner intended for the 2015 Brutale Dragster 800 RR. This will surely appeal the bolder riders, while potentially cutting a bit of the urban fun, in case the torque curve is not steep enough in the lower revs.
A fun, slightly retro steed
The 2015 Brutale Dragster 800 RR arrives with a dash of retro styling, obviously the biggest element allowing riders to differentiate between it and the Brutale 800 RR. The wire spoked wheels, together with the slightly different bodywork are the main things that differ from the Brutale 800 RR.The wire wheels are maybe more functional when riding on rougher roads, thanks to their increased flex, but the choice was obviously made for aesthetic reasons. And of course, to provide customers with a neat choice over the traditional cast wheels. If you ask us, the 2015 Dragster 800 RR looks really neat and much closer to the modern roadster archetype.
With a two-tone paint job which is a bit more aggressive as well, the bike proudly displays the CRC (Castiglioni Research Center) badge, yet another cool element relating the high-performance bike development to the Brutale Dragster 800 RR.
Retro looks, modern technology
Despite the classic wire wheels, the 2015 Dragster 800 RR is packed with the newest electronic equipment MV Agusta has to offer. The center piece is the MVICS 2.0 ((Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) which provides the rider with an unprecedented degree of control over the machine.This means dual injectors per cylinder, full ride-by-wire, detonation and misfire control, 4 maps for torque deployment, 8-level traction control and electronically-assisted quickshifting both up and down. The bike’s cassette-type 6-speed gearbox is actuated by a slipper clutch.
A Bosch 9 Plus ABS with rear wheel lift-up mitigation (RLM) takes care of the braking system which involves dual 320mm discs and 4-piston calipers in the front and a 220mm single rotor, 2-pot caliper in the rear.
The frame is pretty much the same unit the Brutale 800 RR uses, a tubular steel trellis with a lightweight aluminium swingarm, using Marzocchi USD forks and a Sachs progressive rear shock. Independent compression-rebound damping and spring preload adjustments provide a wide array of possible setups to cover for all sorts of roads and even occasional track use.
With an 811mm (31.9”) seat and a 168 kg (370 lb), the 2015 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800 RR will be available in two color combinations. Choosing either the White or the Matt Metallic Grey will set you back with €16,290, compared to the €13,490 needed for the Dragster 800.
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