What is your 'grail bike, and have you ever owned it?

[Bob_Defly]

Triggered by the Benelli in the how many bikes thread...

My 'grail bike is the MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800 RR. Just love it, still not sure if I will ever own one due to the variable nature of MV's bank account, but we'll see.

Plus I'd have to get rid of the FZ-09 as it's a very similar bike...

Post a pic too.

[Bob_Defly]

Gunk said:

Although I love 1990’s Japanese sports bike, I’ve always wanted an early 1970’s US Spec T120 Bonnie, I think it’s as close to perfection as a motorcycle should be. There is not a bad angle, it’s just stunning. They probably ride like ste, but that’s not the point.

Edited by Gunk on Monday 15th January 23:11

Isn't that like the one they restored on the motorcycle show? Why US spec, what makes it better/different?

[Bob_Defly]

Birky_41 said:

Bob_Defly said:

Triggered by the Benelli in the how many bikes thread...

My 'grail bike is the MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800 RR. Just love it, still not sure if I will ever own one due to the variable nature of MV's bank account, but we'll see.

Plus I'd have to get rid of the FZ-09 as it's a very similar bike...

Post a pic too.

Thats the all new 2018 Euro 4 version. I think I prefer it but it didnt jump out at me like the 2015 Euro 3 version. I remember laying up in hospital contemplating what to do when I was fixed and scrolling fb then see pics of this late '14 and just thought 'I have to get this'

Kept it for 18 months. Did 10,000 miles, 3 track days and Iom TT including Ramsey Sprint. Had a few issues but on the whole was a good bike

So nice! How much of a pain in the arse was it to keep the wheels clean?

I think the latest one got an amazing review by 44T, makes me want it even more...

[Bob_Defly]

Rat_Fink_67 said:

For me it's the Desmosedici. Too stiff for the road, too uncompromising, too hot, not that fast nowadays either, but my God I'd love one!!

How much are these in the UK?