MV Agusta Brutale 910 Italia 2006 Owner's manual

Information

MV Agusta S.p.A. is committed to a policy of constant improvement; therefore, you may find slight differences between the information provided in this document and the vehicle you purchased. MV Agusta motorcycles are exported in several countries, in which different rules and regulations (concerning both the Highway Code and the homologation procedures) are in force. Relying on your understanding, MV Agusta S.p.A. deems it necessary to reserve the right to change its products and the related documentation at any time and without notice.

Respect and defend natural environment

Everything we do affects the whole planet as well as its resources.

MV Agusta, in order to protect the interests of the community, awakens the Customers and the Technical Assistance operators to use the vehicle and dispose of its replaced parts respecting the laws in force concerning environmental pollution and waste disposal and recycling.

© 2006

This document may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced without prior consent, in writing, from MV Agusta S.p.A.

Part No. 8A00A9730 - Edition No. 1

Printed in September 2006

Use and maintenance manual

Il presente Manuale di uso e manutenzione è disponibile nelle edizioni in lingua sotto specificate:

This Manual is available in the languages listed below:

Le présent livret d’utilisation et d’entretien est disponible dans les éditions rédigées dans les langues spécifiées ci-dessous:

Die vorliegende Bedienungsund Wartungsanleitung ist in folgenden Sprachen erhältlich:

Las ediciones del presente manual de uso y mantenimiento están disponibles en los siguientes idiomas:

					Codice/Code/Code
					Bestell-Nr./Código
Edizione Italiana	Italian Edition	Edition Italienne	Italienische Ausgabe	Edición en Italiano	8000A9730
Edizione Inglese	English Edition	Edition Anglaise	Englische Ausgabe	Edición en Inglés	8A00A9730
Edizione Francese	French Edition	Edition Française	Französische Ausgabe Edición en Francés		8B00A9730
Edizione Tedesca	German Edition	Edition Allemande	Deutsche Ausgabe	Edición en Alemán	8C00A9730
Edizione Spagnola	Spanish Edition	Edition Espagnole	Spanische Ausgabe	Edición en Español	8D00A9730
Edizione USA	USA Edition	Edition USA	USA Ausgabe	Edición USA	8000A9750

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Dear Customer,

I wish to thank you for your preference and congratulate you on purchasing your new F4 Brutale 910 “Italia”.

All the elements that have always distinguished the vehicles created by MV Agusta throughout its glorious history, such as passion, technology, mechanical subtlety and high performances, which come from a design phylosophy that favours the constant research, the technological innovation and the love for details, gain an even more special meaning within the Brutale 910 R “Italia” version.

I wanted to personally dedicate this model, which stands out as a symbol of the “Made in Italy” by having gained the most prestigious acknowledgements throughout the world, to one of the most important sporting events: the Football World Championship, that this year has been won by the Italian Football Team for the fourth time in its history.

MV Agusta thus celebrates this memorable victory by creating a limited edition commemorative model, whose unique and exclusive graphical appearance is meant to recall the exciting deeds of Germany 2006. I suggest you to live your motorcycle passion in full freedom, being conscious to possess a unique object which represents, for its aesthetical and performance contents, a strong reference worldwide.

This manual has been drawn up with a view to providing you with a clear and practical guide to operating and maintaining your new motorcycle while safeguarding your warranty rights.

For further information, please feel free to contact the MV Agusta Customer Care Service.

Have a good time!

Claudio Castiglioni

MV Agusta

Chairman

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CONTENTS

chap. Subject covered

1GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1.Purpose of the manual

1.2.Symbols

1.3.Warranty Booklet and Service Coupons

1.4.Identification data

2SAFETY INFORMATION

2.1.Safety

2.1.1.Note on tampering

2.1.2.Safety rules

2.1.3.Precautions for children

2.1.4.Installing accessories

2.1.5.Vehicle load

2.1.6.Modifications

2.1.7.Competitions

2.1.8.Recommendations for safe riding

2.1.9.Protective clothing

2.1.10.Suggestions against theft

2.2.Safety labels - Location

2.3.Safety - Visual and acoustic signals

3CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

3.1.Location of controls and instruments

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CONTENTS

chap.	Subject covered	page
4.9	Riding	77
5	ADJUSTMENTS	78
5.1.	List of adjustments	78
5.2.	Table of adjustments	81
5.3.	Adjusting the front brake lever	82
5.4.	Adjusting the clutch lever	82
5.5.	Adjusting the rearview mirrors	83
5.6.	Adjusting the front suspension	84
5.6.1.	Spring preload	85
5.6.2.	Rebound damper (front suspension)	85
5.6.3.	Compression damper (front suspension)	86
5.7.	Adjusting the rear suspension	87
5.7.1.	Rebound damper (rear suspension)	88

5.7.2.High speed compression damper

(rear suspension)

89

5.7.3.Low speed compression damper

	(rear suspension)	89
5.8.	Headlight adjustment	90
6	MAINTENANCE	92

6.1.Tables of scheduled maintenance and

checks

92

chap.	Subject covered	page
6.2.	Tools and accessories supplied	102
6.3.	Table of lubricants and fluids	103
6.4.	Checking the engine oil level	104
6.4.1.	Topping up the engine oil level	105
6.5.	Checking the coolant level	107
6.5.1.	Topping up the coolant level	108
6.6.	Checking the wear of the brake pads	110
6.7.	Checking the brake fluid level	111
6.8.	Checking the clutch fluid level	113
6.9.	Checking and replacing the tyres	114
6.10.	Checking and lubricating the drive chain	119
6.11.	Checking the idle speed	123
6.12.	Replacing parts - General information	124
6.12.1.	Replacing the fuses	124
6.12.2.	Replacing the low beam bulb	127
6.12.3.	Replacing the high beam bulb	129
6.12.4	Replacing the front parking light bulb	130
6.12.5.	Replacing the front turn indicator bulbs	131
6.12.6.	Replacing the rear turn indicator bulbs	132
6.12.7.	Replacing the rear light and brake light
	bulb	133

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CONTENTS

chap.	Subject covered	page
6.12.8.	Replacing the license plate light bulb	134
6.13.	Battery	136
6.14.	Cleaning the motorcycle	138
6.15.	Prolonged inactivity	141
7	TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART	142
7.1.	Engine problems	142
7.2.	Electrical equipment problems	147
8	TECHNICAL INFORMATION	150
8.1.	Motorcycle overview	150
8.1.1.	Front brake circuit	152
8.1.2.	Rear brake circuit	153
8.1.3.	Clutch circuit	154
8.1.4.	Engine lubrication	155
8.1.5.	Coolant circuit	156
8.1.6.	Fuel system	157
8.2.	Specifications	158
8.3.	Accessories	165
8.4.	Clothing	166

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INDEX

A

	Accessories	165	– rear light and brake light	133
	– installation	24	– rear turn indicators	132
	Adjustments		C
	– clutch lever	82	Chain
	– front brake lever	82
			– check	119
	– front suspension	84
			– lubrication	121
	– headlight	90
			Cleaning the motorcycle	138
	– list	78
			Clutch
	– rear suspension	87
			– circuit	154
	– rearview mirrors	83
			– fluid level, check	113
B	– table	81
			– lever, adjustment	82
	Battery	136	Competitions	27
	Brakes		Controls and instruments, location	38
	– fluid level, check	111	Coolant
	– front brake circuit	152	– level, check	107
	– front brake lever, adjustment	82
			– circuit	156
	– pads, wear check	110
			– topping up	108
	– rear brake circuit	153
			D
	Bulbs, replacement of
			Damper
	– front turn indicators	131
			– compression (front suspension)	86
	– high beam	129
			– compression (rear suspension)	89
	– license plate light	134
	– low beam	127	– rebound (front suspension)	85
	– parking light	130	– rebound (rear suspension)	88

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INDEX

Display, multifunction

–selecting functions

–setting functions

E

Electrical equipment, troubleshooting Engine

–lubrication

–oil level, check

–oil level, topping up

–serial number

–starting

–troubleshooting

F

Fuel system

Fuses, replacement

G

Gear lever

Glove compartment

H

Handlebar controls

–left side

–right side Headlight, adjustment

–high beam, bulb replacement

–low beam, bulb replacement

I

	53	Identification data	13
	60	Idle speed, check	123
	61	Ignition switch and steering lock	46
		Instruments and warning lights	51
	147	L
	155	Levels
		– brake fluid	111
	104
		– clutch fluid	113
	105
		– coolant	107
	13
		– engine oil	104
	57
		License plate light, bulb replacement	134
	142
		Location of controls and instruments	38
	157	Lubricants and fluids, table	103
		M
	124
		Maintenance and checks
	50	– tables	92
		Motorcycle overview	150
	71
		P
		Parking	73
	41	Parking light, bulb replacement	130
		Precautions for children	23
	43
	90	Preriding checks	75
	129	Prolonged inactivity	141
	127	Purpose of manual	10

INDEX

R

	Rear light and brake light,		Topping up
	bulb replacement	133	– coolant	108
	Rearview mirrors, adjustment	83	– engine oil	105
	Refuelling	69	Troubleshooting flow chart
			– electrical equipment	147
	Replacing parts, general information	124
			– engine	142
	Running-in	55
			Turn indicators
S
			– front, bulb replacement	131
	Safety	20
			– rear, bulb replacement	132
	– labels, location	33
			Tyres, check	114
	– recommendations for safe riding	28
			– puncturing	115
	– rules	21
			– replacement	116
	– visual and acoustic signals	37
			V
	Scheduled maintenance tables	92
			Vehicle
	Sidestand	40
			– identification number	13
	Specifications	158
			– load	25
	Spring preload	85
			– modifications	27
	Suspensions
			W
	– front, adjustment	84	Warning lights	52
	– rear, adjustment	87
			Warranty
	Symbols	11	– Booklet, Service Coupons and Dealers’
T			Guide	12
	Tampering, note	20
	Tools and accessories supplied	102

GENERAL INFORMATION

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1.1. Purpose of the manual

1 In addition to providing directions on operation and maintenance, this manual contains important information about general safety: READ THE MANUAL OVER CAREFULLY

BEFORE FIRST USING THE MOTORCYCLE.

The manual describes the model with the maximum equipment at print time.

This manual must be considered as a part of your motorcycle. It must always be kept inside it, and it must be included with the vehicle even if this one is sold back to another owner.

The manual must be kept in the glove compartment placed under the passenger’s seat.

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1.2.Symbols

1

Sections of text that are particularly important in terms of personal safety or possible damage to the motorcycle are marked with the following symbols:

Danger - Failure to observe these prescriptions, even in part, may pose a serious hazard to the driver’s and other people’s safety.

Caution - Failure to observe these prescriptions, even in part, may result in damage to the motorcycle.

The following symbols give an indication of who is supposed to perform the different adjustments and/or maintenance operations:

Information on operations that can be carried out by the user.

Information on operations that must be carried out only by authorized personnel.

The following symbols are used to provide further information:

The “ ” symbol points out the requirement to use a tool or a special equipment in order to correctly perform the described operation.

§The “ § ” symbol refers the reader to the chapter identified by the number that follows.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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1.3.Warranty Booklet and Service Coupons

1

Besides this Use and Maintenance Manual, the vehicle is accompanied by the following documents: a Warranty Booklet containing a Warranty and Pre-Delivery Certificate and recommended service coupons, and the MV Agusta Dealers’ Guide.

IMPORTANT

The copy of the Warranty and Pre-Delivery Certificate to be sent to MV Agusta must be filled in by the dealer and returned to the factory within 10 days from the date of registration.

Every time the vehicle is serviced by a dealer, the user must produce the Warranty Booklet so that the dealer can fill in the service coupon and return it to MV Agusta within 10 days from the date of the servicing.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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2) engine serial number	4)	“limited series” number		1

		3)
		1)
	1.	required to provide the engine serial number and
	1)	the key identification.
		We recommend writing down the main numbers
	2)
		in the spaces provided below.
	3)
	4)	FRAME No.:
		ENGINE No.:
	the vehicle identi-	This motorcycle has been produced in a limited
	orders for spare	series. Each vehicle is identified by a serial number
	you may be	stamped on a 24-carat gold plate.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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1Here below you can find a description of a vehicle identification number:

ZCG F4 11 AC Y V 000000

Manufacturer’s Letter Code

Motorcycle model

Progressive vehicle number

The vehicle identification number must be provided each time you need to contact the MV Agusta Technical Assistance Service, in order to guarantee the traceability of your motorcycle.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Motorcycle key identification	key identification number	1
A key is supplied in duplicate for both the ignition and all
the locks. Keep the duplicate in a safe place.
It is essential to provide the key identification number if
you place an order for a spare motorcycle key. We
recommend writing down this number in the space pro-
vided below:
KEY No.:

GENERAL INFORMATION

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1	9	6	10
	5
	11	12	8
	2

8

1

3

4

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Bodywork parts reference colours

Bodywork parts are painted with the following reference colours:

1

1.- Rear side fairing, right-hand;

2.- Rear side fairing, left-hand;

“Italia” Metal Clear Blue Painting

(Code Palinal 928D264) +

“Italia” Pastel Blue Painting

(Code Palinal 929D263)

8.- Front mudguard;

9.- Fuel tank:

“Italia” Metal Clear Blue Painting

(Code Palinal 928D264) +

“Italia” Pastel Blue Painting

(Code Palinal 929D263)

3.- Fuel tank right-hand side fairing;

4.- Fuel tank left-hand side fairing;

5.- Tail piece;

6.- Air box side fairings;

7.- Ignition switch cover:

“Senna” Metal Matt Black Painting

(Code Palinal 925XV414 +

Palinal 923MAT.3)

10.- Dashboard cover;

11.- Right-hand rearview mirror;

12.- Left-hand rearview mirror:

“Senna” Metal Matt Black Painting

(Code Palinal 925XV414 +

Palinal 923MAT.3)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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1

1

10

8

3

4

9

5

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Frame parts reference colours	1
Frame parts are painted with the following reference colours:

1.- Frame;

2.- Rear frame;

3.- Silencers clamp:

Brutale Metal Anthracite Grey Painting

(Code Palinal 211XH893)

9. - Engine covers:

MV Tamburini Metal Grey Painting

(Code Palinal 211.R129)

4.- Rear swingarm;

5.- Right-hand frame plate;

6.- Left-hand frame plate;

7.- Steering base;

8.- Handlebar counterweights:

F4 AGO Frame Matt Grey Painting

(Code Palinal 211.A704)

10. - Engine head cover:

“Italia” Metal Clear Blue Painting

(Code Palinal 928D264)

SAFETY INFORMATION

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2.1.Safety

2.1.1. NOTE ON TAMPERING

2Tampering with the noise control system is prohibited. In particular, the law prohibits the following acts:

1.The removal or rendering inoperative, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use.

2.The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative.

Acts presumed to constitute tampering include:

1.The removal or piercing of the exhaust silencer, the diaphragm, the manifolds, or any other components involved in the transmission of exhaust gases.

2.The removal or piercing of any part of the intake system.

3.Poor maintenance.

4.The replacement of any movable parts of the vehicle or of any intake or exhaust components with parts or components other than those prescribed by the manufacturer.

NOTE

If you notice a progressive increase of the noise level of your motorcycle, MV Agusta recommends to have your noise control system controlled and if necessary replaced.

Otherwise, riding with a defective muffler can subject you to the penalties prescribed by state and local provisions.

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2.1.2. SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE

Before riding, carefully read this manual so as to familiarize yourself with the controls, characteristics, working and limits of the motorcycle. The manual is aimed at providing information on some of all the possible techniques and methods required for safe riding.

Do not attach a sidecar, a trailer or any other accessory to the motorcycle. Failure to observe this warning may make the vehicle unstable and cause serious accidents.

To ensure maximum reliability and maintain the vehicle in perfect working order, it is essential to perform the servicing detailed in the Scheduled

Maintenance Table and to follow all the instructions provided in this manual. For further information, speak with your dealer, who will have the necessary technical skills and information to assist you.

MV Agusta continually strives to improve the quality of all of its motorcycles. Therefore, modifications that improve the performance of the bike

are made as soon as they are developed. 2 Therefore, your motorcycle may not be described exactly by the illustrations and text contained in

this manual.

If you find difficulties in understanding any picture or information contained in this manual, contact your MV Agusta dealer to obtain the necessary explanations.

If you find difficulties in reading any information contained in this manual, contact your MV Agusta dealer.

In order to avoid compromising handling and stability of your motorcycle, you should obey the following warnings:

•do not attach any object to the vehicle;

•do not remove any part and/or component;

•do not modify the vehicle in any way;

•do not wear garments that could adversely affect control and handling of the motorcycle.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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				Do not ride this motorcycle if you do not pos-				When refuelling, stay away from the vehicle to
	sess a regular driving licence. Failure to heed this					avoid inhaling harmful fumes. Should the fuel
	warning constitutes a breach of the Highway					come into contact with the skin or clothes, imme-
2	Code, besides posing a serious hazard to the dri-					diately wash with water and change the contami-
	ver’s and other people’s safety.					nated garments.
				Do not try to service or repair this motorcycle if				When travelling during the day, use the low
	you do not possess the necessary skills.					beam.
				Motorcycle riding demands your complete				Do not start the engine in closed places.
	attention. Do not ride if you are ill, in poor physi-					Exhaust gases are toxic and can quickly saturate
	cal condition, or because of worry, etc., unable to					the air and cause fainting or even death.
	concentrate on the task at hand.							Before starting the engine in a closed place,
				Always wear a helmet, even on short rides.		ensure that the area is well ventilated.
					Always wear suitable clothes, especial-			While the vehicle is in motion, always rest the
	ly when travelling by night (e.g. garments with					feet on the specially designed supports.
	fluorescent bands).							While riding, always keep both hands on the
				When refuelling, switch off the engine and		handlebars.
	refrain from smoking.							Do not cover your motorcycle with a canvas
				Since petrol is highly flammable, avoid spilling		soon afterwards riding. Before covering your
	the fuel onto the tank and the exhaust pipes when					motorcycle, wait until the engine and the exhaust
	refuelling.					pipes have thoroughly cooled.
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SAFETY INFORMATION

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If your motorcycle has been involved in an accident, check all levers, wires, hoses, brake calipers and other main parts for damage. Do not use the vehicle if you detect a damage that could adversely affect safety. Have all the main parts checked by an authorized MV Agusta dealer, in order to verify the absen-

ce of defects and/or damages that the owner could not be able to detect.			2
2.1.3. PRECAUTIONS FOR CHILDREN
	WARNING	Parts at high temperature
	• Park the vehicle where it is
	be bumped into or damaged.
	ght or involuntary bumps can
	vehicle to topple over, with
	risk of serious harm to people
	dren.

•To prevent the vehicle from over, never park it on soft or ground, nor on asphalt strongly by the sun.

•Engine and exhaust pipes very hot during riding. Always your motorcycle where people dren can not easily reach these in order to avoid serious burns.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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2.1.4. INSTALLING ACCESSORIES

MV Agusta provides a range of accessories spe-

2cially designed for your vehicle. It is essential that these accessories are installed by an MV Agusta dealer.

WARNING

Use only MV Agusta original accessories. The use of non-genuine accessories can make the vehicle unsafe by reducing its handling, stability and the effectiveness of the braking system. For this reason, the installation of any nongenuine accessory makes the warranty null and void and relieves MV Agusta of all responsibility.

Every time you apply accessories that affect the weight and/or the aerodynamic characteristics of your motorcycle, they must be assembled on its lower side and near to its center, as much as it is

possible. The brackets and the anchor bolts must be carefully checked after the assembling, to ensure a stable framework and an unmovable support for the accessory. In fact, an eventual breaking of these stands could cause dangerous situations during riding.

Verify that the assembling of the accessories does not cause a reduction of the minimum ground clearance and of the inclination of your motorcycle. Moreover, verify that the assembling of the accessories does not cause any interference with the handling of the steering system, with the travel of the suspensions and/or with the movement of any other component involved in driving.

Any accessory positioned on the handlebar or on the front fork can reduce the handling and adversely affect the stability of the vehicle. Therefore, the choice of the accessories should be accurate and restricted to components of light weight and small dimensions only.

Your motorcycle could undergo lightening or other instability effects in case of wind blowing

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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sideways and transversely; this may also happen when your motorcycle runs into or it is overtaken by vehicles of great dimensions. Under these conditions, the accessories adversely affect your driving safety, especially if they are incorrectly assembled or of the wrong type. It is therefore necessary to pay great attention in choosing and assembling any accessory.

Some accessories force the rider to drive in an unnatural position. This may obviously restrict your freedom of movement and cause loss of control of the vehicle.

Additional electric accessories can cause an overload of the electrical system of your motorcycle; this could damage the wires, causing danger of short circuit and electric shock.

2.1.5. VEHICLE LOAD

Your motorcycle is designed for use by the rider and it can also seat a passenger. To use the vehi-

cle in complete safety and in accordance with the 2 Highway Code provisions, it is compulsory that

the following maximum load conditions are never exceeded:

BRUTALE 910 Italia

370 kg

This value comes out from the sum of the following weights, according to the European standard CEE 92/61:

•weight of the motorcycle;

•weight of the driver;

•weight of the passenger;

•weight of the load and all the accessories.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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WARNING

Since the load can strongly affect handling, braking, performance and safety characteristics of your motorcycle, you 2 should always keep in mind the fol-

lowing warnings.

• NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTORCYCLE! Driving an overloaded motorcycle can cause damage to the tyres, loss of control of the vehicle and serious injury. Verify that the total weight (including the weight of the motorcycle, the driver, the passenger, the load and all the accessories) does not exceed the maximum load values specified for your vehicle.

• Before riding, always check the wear and the pressure of the tyres.

•Never carry any incorrectly fastened object on your motorcycle, because it could move from its position during riding.

•Steadily fasten the heaviest objects near the center of the motorcycle, and equally divide the load on both sides of the vehicle.

•Do not insert any object or accessory in the spaces on the frame trellis, in order to avoid interferring with the movable parts of the motorcycle.

•Adjust the suspensions according to the load.

•Even if the motorcycle is correctly loaded, drive with caution and never exceed 130 km/h when you carry a load.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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2.1.6. MODIFICATIONS

MV Agusta suggests neither to remove any original device, nor to modify the motorcycle in any way that could change its shape or its working.

WARNING

Any modifications made to the vehicle (e.g. alteration and/or removal of components) can make the vehicle unsafe or unlawful. MV Agusta cannot be held responsible for any damage to people and objects subsequent to eventual modifications made to the original conditions of your motorcycle. Modifying the vehicle immediately voids the warranty and relieves MV Agusta of all responsibility.

2.1.7. COMPETITIONS

WARNING: Riding the vehicle in competitions requires considerable skill and experience as well as an accurate setup 2 of the motorcycle.

CAUTION: The high temperatures caused by the use of the vehicle on race circuits could compromise the efficiency of the catalytic converter and of the exhaust system; therefore, we suggest assembling a special exhaust system when using the vehicle on race circuits.

MV Agusta has designed a number of special components for use in competitions and/or sporting events. The use of such components is strictly limited to areas closed to traffic. Failure to observe this restriction constitutes a breach of the Highway Code for which MV Agusta cannot be held responsible.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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2.1.8.RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE RIDING

Besides being a means of transport, your motor-

2cycle is a source of recreation and excitement. However, the configuration of the vehicle does not exclude a certain amount of risk. To ensure maximum safety, in addition to scrupulously observing the warnings and instructions provided in the previous paragraphs, it is essential to take a few additional precautions.

In particular:

Before starting off

Follow all the directions given in the section “PRERIDING CHECKS”. Conduct an overall check of all safety-related aspects of the motorcycle.

Familiarizing with the vehicle

The rider’s ability and his mechanical skills form the basis of riding safety. It is advisable to practise riding in areas without traffic until you have become familiar with the vehicle and its controls.

Being aware of one’s limits

When riding, never exceed your limits nor those imposed by law. Being aware of your limits and acting accordingly will help you avoid accidents.

Adverse weather conditions

Be very careful when riding in adverse weather conditions. On wet roads, for example, the braking distance increases as a result of reduced tyre traction. It is therefore necessary to travel at moderate speed and avoid abrupt braking and acceleration. Pay particular attention when riding on slippery surfaces such as road markings, manholes, level crossings, bridges, gratings, etc. Considering that a motorcycle cannot provide the same degree of shock protection as a motor vehicle, it is essential to adopt a “defensive” riding attitude, particularly in the adverse weather conditions described above.

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