The 2020 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Rosso is a canyon-ripping sportbike that oozes style no matter the setting, although the dramatic scenery doesn’t hurt. Photos by Kevin Wing.

Society owes a sizable debt to the boot-shaped nation of Italy. As if delicious food, modern fashion and hot-blooded passion weren?t contributions enough, Italy has bestowed upon the world a disproportionate number of lust-worthy motorcycles. Perhaps it?s the Mediterranean climate or a well-fostered love of competition, but when you?re talking about a brand that regards itself as the curators of ?motorcycle art,? nothing says Italian sportbike quite like a 2020 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Rosso.

Part of a three-bike middleweight Brutale 800 lineup that includes the RR and RR SCS, the Rosso is the affordable option but still drains $14,500 from your bank account. If I know one thing about art, it?s that it can get a little pricey, although wheelieing around on your MV is a lot more fun than letting your Bernini or Caravaggio collect dust. And what do you get for all that dough" A raucously fun naked machine with attitude and styling to spare.
A brilliant 798cc triple-cylinder engine, a sweet chassis and styling that doesn’t quit are just a few of the Rosso’s attractive qualities.

There is no doubt that MV Agusta leans into the visual drama. It shouldn?t come as a surprise, as the original Brutale design was the brainchild of famed motorcycle designer Massimo Tamburini. His tr...