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The new MV Agusta Rivale on the EICMA in Milan.

Rivale is the newest creation of MV Agusta, which is in the fall of 2013 on the market. Your Data: three-cylinder engine with 800 cc, 125 hp, 170 kg weight, ride-by-wire with different modes and traction control, a fully adjustable high quality chassis with Marzocchi fork and Sachs rear shock and - a real novelty at MV Agusta - high handlebars. A Super motor is the rivale, saying the MV boss, but in their very own, almost super-sporty interpretation.

Given the name, the question arises: rivale from whom? Even at first glance, can not escape the impression that Ducati is meant. Front of the rivale shows clear similarities with the Hyper motor, for example, with the retractable, attached to the handlebar ends mirrors. The rear view again recalls the Diavel: thicker rear tire - not a 200, but still a 180 ¬ - and LED tail lights that extend far below the raised tail.

Nevertheless, the developed rival a very distinctive look, because designer Adrian Morton puts the narrow three-cylinder engine and especially the three picturesque exhaust cones at the center. With the delicate trellis frame, the narrow waist and the thick rear tire the bike looks amazingly graceful at the same time and even when standing squat and gives a highly dynamic impression.

On the price of the rivale to put MV Agusta already clear: It will cost 10,990 euros

Optically these Brutale is a revelation. Once again, a moped that is gorgeous to look at from every angle. This begins with the upside-down fork, goes over the tube frame to Tiple exhaust and ends at the rear thanks swingarm wonderfully exposed.

Propulsion is provided by a 798 cubic-large rows of three. Which provides 125 hp and 81 NM for plenty of power. With a dry weight of 167 kg, the performance promises fun times properly. Even otherwise, the features are impressive: Traction control with 8 modes, ride-by-wire, fully adjustable suspension and halt this priceless look. Of an ABS was in the document, however, nothing to find.

We look forward to comparing new Street Triple, Z800 and Brutale 800 As the gentlemen guest tester again queuing.