2014 MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800 DRAGSTER
FIRST RIDE
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what the rider's right wrist is do-
ing. We're constantly working on
this, but thanks to the completely
new electronics strategy, we feel
we now have the best in class on
the Dragster."
The uprated mapping is be-
ing adopted across MV's entire
three-cylinder range, and is a
free retrofit upload for exist-
ing customers from their local
dealer. Indeed, MV is working
on allowing its customers in the
future to constantly benefit from
enhanced maps by downloading
them directly to their bike's ECU
via a smartphone app. And the
same new strategy, but with a dif-
ferent set of algorithms, is being
used to develop uprated map-
ping for its F4 fours.
Does it work?
Well – yes, indeed it does,
and on the basis of this ride MV's
reputation for compromised fuel-
ing, flawed throttle mapping and/
or the irregular response of its
The author puts
the MV through its
paces in Italy.
