MV Agusta Brutale 1090 review, test ride

Lasting impressions
While even now the name ‘MV Agusta’ commands respect and reverence, my day with the Brutale 1090 ended with slightly unmet expectations. Was I expecting too much from an exotic bike brand I had fantasised about since my college days? Clearly, there were some things, especially the ergonomics and that brilliant four-cylinder motor, which were particularly enjoyable. Yes, when ridden in an unhurried manner, the Brutale makes for a very enjoyable companion. However, when in the mood for setting your pulse racing, the Brutale wasn’t as feelsome, intuitive and immersive as I expected. That, I suspect, is down to some of its modern rivals taking the game to the next level. To top it off, the Brutale’s high sticker price of Rs 19.3 lakh (ex-showroom Pune) doesn’t help its case either. But maybe that’s too much cerebrum for a bike that should clearly be a cardiac decision.