We ride: MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster

Having previously tested the MV Agusta Rivale 800 Wheels24 was given the opportunity to review a second bike built around the same gutsy three-cylinder engine - the Brutale 800 Dragster, an abbreviated version of the standard Brutale.

The Dragster, with its shortened rear bodywork, is clearly aimed at the "street-fighter" set and definitely looks the part.

Typical of an Italian design, the Dragster is a feast for the eyes with a host of little detail touches that combine into a coherent whole. For me the only visually jarring note was the oversized single headlight – something smaller and less in-your-face would have worked better.