Motorcycle specifications MV-Agusta800 DRAGSTER 2015 Raw face

mV-Agusta's new roadster: the 800 Dragster. A name synonymous with pure adrenalin, hammered rubber, Dantesque acceleration and diabolical power. Its size and design make it a muscular machine with a truncated ass, even more inward-looking than its cousin the Brutale. The finish is more flattering, with an engine cowl, stitching on the seat and new Brutale 1090-style wheels.

with its name, we were hoping for something pure, with horsepower spewing everywhere and a tire slaughtered in 3 red lights. In reality, the Varese factory hasn't created a crazy machine like the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Destroyer, but rather a wilder version of the 800 Brutale. The Dragster is equipped with the same 3-cylinder 798 cm3 engine, still delivering 125 hp at 11,600 rpm and 8.3 mkg at 8,600 rpm. The difference between the 800 Brutale and the 800 Dragster is not to be found in the power figures. MV hasn't changed the 3-cylinder's maximum power output, but the way it's delivered, with a quicker, more linear response. Enough watts in any case to hold on tight to the handlebars. And that's where the 800 Dragster's cockpit makes all the difference. The handlebar arms are mounted on spindles that can be adjusted to 3 positions.

the on-board electronics are based on the MVICS 2.0 platform, which has been extended to the entire MV-Agusta range. It includes 4 riding modes working with engine management, traction control, ride-by-wire throttle sensitivity, engine braking, torque curve, etc... EAS shifter and Bosch 9MP ABS are also fitted.
The chassis is virtually identical to that of the Brutales, with the exception of a large 200 mm rear tire. Otherwise, the frame is a combination of aluminum plates and tubular steel trellis, with a 43 mm Marzocchi inverted fork, Sachs shock absorber, monobrakes and 320 mm Brembo brakes with 4-piston radial calipers. We can't get enough of Varese's lightweight production figures. The engine block weighs just 52 kilos, and the 800 Drasgter has set its weight at 167 kilos, exactly the same as the Brutale.

let's take a step back. So, yes, the MV-Agusta 800 Dragster is a beautiful, aggressive machine. Its rear end is beautifully designed. Its front end gains in aplomb with a dashboard cowling end, handlebar-end mirrors and mudguard support plates. The passenger will have more room on the footrests than on the seat. But in the end, it's not a new bike at all; it's a Brutale with a (superb) kick in the butt, a slightly sportier temperament and a few cosmetic specificities. It's another version of styling that lets you choose between streetfighter and Mad-Max-roadster.

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