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Hmm, on my mind. Well, a few weeks back I traded my 2015 Triumph 675 STRX triple in on a new MV Agusta 800 triple, Dragster RR Brutale. 109 to about 140 HP, and overall...well...faster, sharper, upgrades in all respects.
Reminds me of the old saying: "it is more fun to ride a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow". I also own, for contrast, a 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Special with about 50 hp. The Guzzi is deceptively quick, incredibly smooth, comfortable as an old couch, and yeah well the classic slow bike fast fun. Reminds me of my Mazda MX-5 Miata.
I just finished the 600 mile service on the new MV "trepistoni". Rode it home, and a bit more; after several back to back rides on the Guzzi. All I can say: the MV is, just incredible. I think one of the big differences from the Guzzi and old Triumph is the counter-rotating crankshaft. This is Moto GP technology. The bike just corners unbelievably quick: I have never ridden anything like it. And then there is the full on dV/dT (that is acceleration to you non engineering majors). Brutale is an apt name for the bike and engine: it just screams. Add the auto-shifter (up and down), and traction control, and adjustable mapping, and adjustable ABS: the bike is an electronic marvel. Not to mention the suspension, tires and geometry and light weight.
So, I am getting into: riding the fast bike fast. By the time I am into 4th gear, I am over 80 mph. And the bike is only half way to red line? Seriously?
My old Triumph, well I could push it pretty hard too, but nothing like the new MV. The Triumph was extremely linear in acceleration: yes very fast, but...not the MV rush. They call it Dragster RR for a reason. Braking to match...amazing. Tried some emergency maneuvers: lightning response, a safety upgrade to be sure.
Not sure where I am going with this post, other than I am into a new dimension of riding, and pondering my own limits, legalities, safety and such. I am sure others with "superbikes", the liter class, etc have had the same experience. Any advice or comments? It sure would be fun to take to a track day, and I am not talking a short track, I mean like in COTA.
Yes, I am a mature rider, and experienced.
Yeah, that's the question: advice please from the experienced superbike owners?
Thoughts? Comments?
Hmm, on my mind. Well, a few weeks back I traded my 2015 Triumph 675 STRX triple in on a new MV Agusta 800 triple, Dragster RR Brutale. 109 to about 140 HP, and overall...well...faster, sharper, upgrades in all respects.
Reminds me of the old saying: "it is more fun to ride a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow". I also own, for contrast, a 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Special with about 50 hp. The Guzzi is deceptively quick, incredibly smooth, comfortable as an old couch, and yeah well the classic slow bike fast fun. Reminds me of my Mazda MX-5 Miata.
I just finished the 600 mile service on the new MV "trepistoni". Rode it home, and a bit more; after several back to back rides on the Guzzi. All I can say: the MV is, just incredible. I think one of the big differences from the Guzzi and old Triumph is the counter-rotating crankshaft. This is Moto GP technology. The bike just corners unbelievably quick: I have never ridden anything like it. And then there is the full on dV/dT (that is acceleration to you non engineering majors). Brutale is an apt name for the bike and engine: it just screams. Add the auto-shifter (up and down), and traction control, and adjustable mapping, and adjustable ABS: the bike is an electronic marvel. Not to mention the suspension, tires and geometry and light weight.
So, I am getting into: riding the fast bike fast. By the time I am into 4th gear, I am over 80 mph. And the bike is only half way to red line? Seriously?
My old Triumph, well I could push it pretty hard too, but nothing like the new MV. The Triumph was extremely linear in acceleration: yes very fast, but...not the MV rush. They call it Dragster RR for a reason. Braking to match...amazing. Tried some emergency maneuvers: lightning response, a safety upgrade to be sure.
Not sure where I am going with this post, other than I am into a new dimension of riding, and pondering my own limits, legalities, safety and such. I am sure others with "superbikes", the liter class, etc have had the same experience. Any advice or comments? It sure would be fun to take to a track day, and I am not talking a short track, I mean like in COTA.
Yes, I am a mature rider, and experienced.
Yeah, that's the question: advice please from the experienced superbike owners?
Thoughts? Comments?