When did Alfonso Morini make the Moto Morini?
In 1937 Alfonso and Mario parted ways, and Alfonso Morini went into the production of 350 cc and 500 cc three wheelers, under the Moto Morini name. The government regulations favoured these lighter fuel efficient machines, and the successful Moto Morini M610 had advanced features, like cardan driveshafts .
Where does the Moto Morini scrambler come from?
In 2013 the Moto Morini range included Corsaro Veloce, Scrambler 1200 and Granpasso 1200. About 30 employees are involved in a production of 70 handmade and handcrafted specimens with spare parts coming mostly from Italy.
How many miles per gallon does a Moto Morini get?
Maximum torque was above 6,000 rpm and so required high revving, similar to a two-stroke, to make the most of the engine’s characteristics. Nevertheless, a 3½ Sport could still return 70 miles per imperial gallon (4.0 L/100 km; 58 mpg ‑US) when ridden hard.
When did Mario Morini set the world speed record?
In 1933 he set a new world speed record for 175 cc motorcycles of 162 km/h. In 1937 Alfonso and Mario parted ways, and Alfonso Morini went into the production of 350 cc and 500 cc three wheelers, under the Moto Morini name.
When did the Morini Corsaro 1200 come out?
A new factory was built next to the Morini Franco factory and a range of bikes was announced based on Ing Lambertini’s all-new V twin design. The first of these ‘New’ Morinis was the Corsaro 1200 launched in 2005, followed shortly by the 9 1/2.
When was the first Moto Morini motorcycle made?
Moto Morini was started in 1937 by Alfonso Morini and based in his home town of Bologna in northern Italy. Initially building three wheeled trucks, after World War 2 they designed and built small capacity 2-stroke motorcycles.
When did Eagle Bike take over the Morini brand?
At the end of 2011, Morini enthusiasts the world over were glad to hear of the aquisition of the Moto Morini brand by Eagle Bike, and the wheels at Moto Morini are turning once more. The contents of this website represent the views of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Morini Roders Club.
Who are the owners of Moto Morini SPA?
2007 saw the Morini family buy out the shares of the Berti brothers, and the subsequent formation of Moto Morini SpA- A brand entirely controlled by the Morini family.