My little brother texted me today, saying that he bought his first bike. Turns out he did; he bought an absolutely gorgeous naked bike. He bought a 2008 MV Agusta Brutale 910r. Clearly, he has more money than sense, especially since he has a history of crashing (rode a friend's Honda CT90 up a tree, crashed his 1970 Chevelle, rolled his truck), and is shipping out to Hawaii in a couple months. Oh well, here's pictures, because it's still an awesome bike:

Really is an awesome looking bike

Sweet.

If he crashes that much, ALWAYS video him on the bike. You can sell the tape of the crash to those "World's Dumbest..." programs. 

He's in San Diego, and I'm in Mount Vernon, WA. He'll have to record it himself, or have his friend's do it.

Maybe I can arrange a trade with him for my GS. Then when he wrecks, it won't be so expensive.

His very first bike is that?

Oh well, it was a nice bike. He'll crash that real soon, unfortunately. These bikes don't suffer the inexperienced. It will eat him up and spit him out. Shame really.

Michael

Those are my thoughts/concerns. His riding experience is limited to a few short rides years ago on my DT100K, a friend's CT90 and XR200, and another friend's ZZR636. He wanted an R6 before, and I really rather that he'd bought one of those instead, because the Brutale is too damn expensive for a first bike that will invariably get dropped.

Where would the world be without people to wreck MV Agusta's and Ferrari Enzo's ?

ooooh gorgeous. That bike has always been my favorite bike. I've seen them used for $5000-6000 before, but even at a price like that, I'd be sooo cautious that I wouldn't even have as much fun riding it. I'd loooove to have the money to own one, but I've owned carbon fiber bicycles, and nice clean sportbikes and to be honest I just never enjoyed them as much cheaper, beat up things haha. Incredible bike, definitely a little jealous, but I won't be missing it when I'm out having serious fun on my bike. I'm sure he won't be missing anything when he's out picking up girls that would just scoff at my supermoto 

Beautiful bike. Knew a guy in the Marine Corps that had one, i was so jealous. Until he was buying parts. I think now I would consider it worth it.

He.... doesnt have frame sliders.

Even a parking lot drop, is going to be a mess. ugh.

Do we start a betting pool on how long it takes? 

You know Phil, it wouldn't be a bad idea to tell him to get some sliders. A betting pool could be fun, as long as he doesn't get to screwed up in the drop. lol

Quote from: Phil B on June 22, 2012, 09:57:42 PM
He.... doesnt have frame sliders.

Even a parking lot drop, is going to be a mess. ugh.

Do we start a betting pool on how long it takes? 

Umm. It does have frame sliders..

Reminds me of a kid I saw on campus riding a Ducati. Looked like a total newbie on a bike. Hard shifts, walking it off the line, a lot of looking down at the controls and pedals. . .

I hope your brother enjoys the bike and doesn't ride it like a dorf and hurt himself on it. Money apparently can buy happiness, but it still can't fix stupid.

Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on June 23, 2012, 09:03:14 AM

Quote from: Phil B on June 22, 2012, 09:57:42 PM
He.... doesnt have frame sliders.

Umm. It does have frame sliders..

whoops, so it does. I can see them in the 3/4 angle. I was only looking at the side view, and I guess I missed the black-on-blackness of them.

i wish him the best. this bike is EVIL. lol. but i am drooling. its akin to buying one of these as a first car

I'm with Michael on this.  Way too much bike for a newcomer.  Nutty choice for a first bike, even if money is no object.

Quote from: bill14224 on June 27, 2012, 03:12:19 PM
I'm with Michael on this.  Way too much bike for a newcomer.  Nutty choice for a first bike, even if money is no object.

i tend to agree as well. considering his past record. i just hope he has enough common sense. hes too young to go meet his maker yet.

I'm ok with people buying more bike than they're ready for. It's the easiest way for people like me to buy nice bikes with a couple scratches and scuffs on them because someone took a minor tumble and is now afraid to ride their shiny new bike. 

Quote from: tt_four on June 27, 2012, 05:32:07 PM
I'm ok with people buying more bike than they're ready for. It's the easiest way for people like me to buy nice bikes with a couple scratches and scuffs on them because someone took a minor tumble and is now afraid to ride their shiny new bike. 

very true TT. this brother. may surpise us alland end up with noithing more than a speeding ticket;