Be careful what you ask for!
Short answer: They look cool.
Long answer: Since they started selling Italian motorcycles the past couple years, I've been visiting a Guzzi dealer in Buffalo (
http://www.kwbuffalo.com/). Of course, the Guzzi's were my main motivation. He also sells MV Agusta, Aprilia and Brammo. There has been the same Griso black/silver 1200 on the floor every time I go there. Lots of California's and V7s. Random Stelvio and Norge here and there.
The MV's started stealing my attention on these visits. The 800 Dragster is a sick Brutale model. Reminds me a lot of the wow factor of the Griso--very distinctive motorcycle. It has folding mirrors and these type lever guards. I'd never really seen this style guard before.
In August I test rode a Brutale 675 there. Fun bike from what I could tell riding 5 miles through a suburb. Aggressive is what I would say, thrilling power in the smallest bike they make. Comfort was the problem. I couldn't see riding this bike for any real length of time in the twisties. Since I'm not a rich guy, I can't have this bike in the garage for occasional short romps, which is why the bike exists.
Here's what I came away with after riding the Brutale 675: The bike to buy is the 1200 Griso. Less money. Way more comfy. Looks awesome. AND it has the added zip of the 8 valve motor. I haven't ridden a 1200, but my 1100 is pretty darn fast and a jump from 75-90 hp must make a huge difference.
Of course, my '07 Griso was never in danger of being traded or sold.
So I got the pretty childish idea to pimp my Griso out with some handlebar bling. [My friend also talked me into adding red LED lights behind the mesh bodywork accents (front and rear). He bought the materials and is harassing me to come over and install before snow flies so I can ride it to our bike nite before winter! I'll post pics....]