Test drive the other dayMV AGUSTA STRADALE 800
I lost my 3-cylinder virginity that I was going to dedicate to the MT-09 with the Stradale 800.。
By the way, I've heard the name MV AGUSTA a lot, but I had no idea what kind of manufacturer it was.WikipediaI took a look.
The company was founded before World War II, but after the war, although it achieved high results in international racing activities, it was not until the end of World War II that it became a major player.Dissolved after about 30 years of activity due to the parent company's wishes.Do.
About 20 years later, in 1999, the company was re-activated with the capital participation of Kajiva.However, the brand name has been revived. However, the brand name has been revived, and the company is completely different from what it was before the 1970s. After thatBecame a subsidiary of Malaysian automaker Proton in 2004On December 27, 2005, Proton announced that it had acquired the shares ofSold all of its shares to Italian investment firm GEVI for just one euro.He announced that he would be working on a new project.Subsequent poor performancecontinued on July 11, 2008.Agreement reached to be sold to Harley-Davidson.However, in October 2009, theHarley-Davidson also announced its intention to selland in 2010.Returned to the original management group again with Kajiva.I did.
I see. In automobiles, is it like Rover or SAAB?
I got in.
It was a normal test drive, so it was just a quick ride. I just drove a few kilometers on ordinary roads in Tokyo.So, it is not very helpful. And as usual, this is the ramblings of an amateur.
To be honest, I wasn't attracted to it....... It seems to be the pinnacle of this type ofDucati Multistrada 1200S Test DriveI guess it's a bad thing that I compared it to that only after .....
Lovely place.
- Speaking of italian cars, design!
Italian design, as expected. It's very cool. The rear section with the three-pronged muffler and cantilevered swingarm is especially nice.
- Pannier case designed as part of the vehicle body
The capacity is small, but it's good that this is standard equipment. However, it also has a connector for the stop light, which can be a little troublesome to remove. .... I've heard that.
- Light and easy to ride. There is a problem with the footing, though.
Since it was our first test drive, we took a wrong course and stopped on the shoulder of the road and went into an alley while checking the map on our phones. The compact and light body is good for city riding.
Hmm? What is it?
- Footing (or rather, the assumed physique of the rider)
The amount of front suspension protrusion and rear suspension adjustment (replacement?) was lowered by 4cm. I'm not sure what to make of this. Both feet are attached, but in a light ballerina state......... I'm assuming you're around 185cm tall? There is an indentation in the tank where you can get a knee grip, but I don't know how long your legs have to be to reach it.....
- Texture of the area that you see while driving
It looks beautiful in the pictures, but the quality of the paint and materials is not very exciting, which is a shame. I felt it when I was driving, but when I switched to a BMW after this, I was disappointed by the difference. Also.I still can't get used to a full digital meter......
- Engine
I rode it with high expectations because it was the first 3-cylinder engine, but it felt a bit crass. The engine is not made with precision (sorry...). Between the pulse of the two-cylinder and the smoothness of the four-cylinder, the bad parts stand out. This was my impression. The heat is also considerable, and like the two Ducati models I tested (Multistrada and Diavel), I have a feeling I won't want to ride it in the middle of summer.....
Hmmm ......
bonus（謎）
Two Italian adventure bikes. Why do they all have the Evangelion face? .....
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