Description:

Classic lines, a sporty suspension and a big engine: Moto Morini 1200 Sport on the sets with a mixture of styles. MOTORCYCLE drove a pre-series.

A certain degree of excitement can not hide on the way to the site visit at Moto Morini in Bologna suburb Casalecchio. Finally there waiting so far the only roadworthy copy of the brand new 1200 sport – pre-series, of course. Were allowed to move only works driver so far. Now it stands MOTORCYCLES one day for the first test drive is available.

Consequently, just lie down and throw away any embarrassing appearance not so, is the pulse-accelerating currency. Shortly afterwards, the tension is gone, because the 1200 sports knows how to make friends right away. The match tilted slightly forward riding position behind the 21-liter tank like a glove and customized looks instantly familiar. The big V-twin 1187 cc, with its bubbling as zealously as he could hardly expect the exit. Nothing like down the factory yard and out into Italian life.

First of braked with force, because Italy is no longer what it once was.

Monitored photocells and countless traffic lights line the densely trafficked arterial road, over the allowed 90 km / h; the 1200 Sport comes first out barely. But her soft throttle response even such a stop-and-go stuttering designed to bear, particularly allowing the frequent traffic starts first samples of the spirited 120 bhp. So powerful surges approaching the torque that suddenly lifts the front wheel. Shift up as a precaution so well with the stepped gear early.

MECHANICAL
Engine: Moto-Morini Bialbero CorsaCorta, V-twin to 87 ° longitudinal, 4 valves per cylinder
Refrigeration: Liquid
Displacement: 1187 cc
Bore / Stroke: 107 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.5: 1
Maximum Power: 117 hp / 8,500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 102 Nm / 6,700 rpm
Feeding: Magneti Marelli electronic injection with 54 mm throttle body
Distribution: Double shaft overhead cam
Lubrication System: Forced trochoidal pump
On: IAW Electronic type
Start: Electric
Clutch: Multi-disc oil bath
Transmission Type: 6 Speeds
Primary Transmission: Gears 55: 31
Final Transmission : Chain Sprockets 17/40
First Rate: 13/36
Second Rate: 17/32
Third Speed: 20/30
Fourth gear: 22/28
Fifth gear: 23/26
Sixth Speed: 24/25
Exhaust System: Double silencer, 3-way catalyser with Lambda probe
MOTO–STRUCTURE
Chassis: Verlicchi, tubular pipes of high strength steel
Angle Bracket: 24.5 º
Advance: 100 mm
Front Suspension: Marzocchi inverted fork
Diameter:50 mm
Travel:150 mm
Rear Suspension: Lateral monoshock with remote reservoir and adjustable rebound, compression and spring preload
Travel:150 mm
Front brake: Double-disc Brembo 4-piston caliper
Diameter:320 mm
Back brake: Disc with Brembo twin-piston caliper
Diameter:220 mm
Front rim: MT 3.50 x 17 “. Excel-spoke aluminum
Rear wheel: MT 5.50 x 17 “. Excel-spoke aluminum
Front tire: 120 / 70 ZR – 17 Tubeless
Rear tire: 180 / 55 ZR – 17 Tubeless
GENERAL INFORMATION
Total Length: 2170 mm
Total Width: 865 mm
Minimum Running Ground: 162 mm
Wheelbase: 1,470 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Weight: 198 Kg
Tank capacity: 21 liters (4.5 liters reserve)
Gas Complies: Euro3