Hi Everyone,

I made the mistake (?!) of test riding a Brutale on Saturday and now I have to have one.....

Before I part with that much money I'd like to hear from owners regarding their real world experiences of owning one. Since I shall be using mine everyday to commute from Manly to Pyrmont I need to know if it can cope or will I end up hating it ?

Any personal experiences you can share greatfully received.

Cheers Rich

-- Richard Sawkins (rsawkins@paradigmone.com.au), June 21, 2004

Answers

You'll love it.... perfect for commuting, easy to ride, great handling, fun everytime you get on it. Nice narrow mirrors so you wont have to worry about catching them on the sardine tins as you split the traffic (not so good for seeing behind though!)

-- Ian Sylvester (sylvesterian@hotmail.com), June 22, 2004.

Have a look at the responses further down the page to the question "do I realy want a Brutale?"

These, including my reply may tell you want you want to know.

-- Ian Sylvester (sylvesterian@hotmail.com), June 23, 2004.

Well of course I bought one....

http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/album158/Dscf0442w

500km and counting , thank god I'm passed the 6k rpm phase !

-- Richard Sawkins (rsawkins@paradigmone.com.au), July 15, 2004.