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MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800 RR SCS

As much as I do love a bit of beauty, there’s nothing that can beat an exhilarating bit of riding – and to be honest, I don’t think there’s a bike oozing that scintillating style like the Brutale range from MV. I mean, just look at it! Even at a standstill, it’s like it’s going 200mph with its sharp edges, aggressive stance and single sided swinger. In my humble opinion, this is how every naked bike should look; you know, like it’s going to punch you in the face if you give it half the chance.

Unlike its refined sibling, the Brutale 800 appears raw and aggressive, and although they share a lot of the same components – mainly the chassis and engine, they couldn’t look further apart.

One thing that caught my eye straight away was also one of the strangest things about the MV. On the right-hand side bar, it appears to have two rear brake levers – one being the rear brake and one being a handbrake, all because of the SCS, or Smart Clutch System. But what is it? Well, it’s essentially a

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