Mv Agusta Brutale 1000 Rs Review

Used Buyer Review

Let's be straight — the Brutale 1000 RS is one of the most visceral, intoxicating naked bikes ever built. That 208hp inline-four screams to 13,000rpm with a sound that'll make grown men emotional. The electronics package is genuinely world-class: traction control, cornering ABS, and quickshifter that actually work rather than just existing on a spec sheet. It's also achingly beautiful in a way that makes other nakeds look pedestrian. Here's where it gets real though. Buying one used means you're inheriting someone else's maintenance decisions, and MV Agusta's service intervals are brutal on your wallet — budget £700-900 per service without blinking. Parts availability has historically been patchy, so find a dealer you trust before you buy, not after. Check the throttle bodies are synced properly and that the ECU hasn't been flashed by some cowboy. Spend more time inspecting than test riding. Look for signs of track use — stressed subframes, scuffed rearsets, worn pegs. These bikes attract enthusiasts who use them hard.