1200 Moto Morini

**Sensei** · 5th May 2006, 16:27

Well just had a looky at the new 1200 Morini at shop in town that is selling them & must say very nice . I am going to try & get myself a ride on it tomorrow with ashit load of luck & do abit of a write up on it > If no ride then some pics will have to do > I believe Image Motorcycles in New Plymouth is the sole agent for these & have sold all 3 so far . Fingers crossed for tomorrow .
http://www.rubbermag.com/bikes/05_MM_Corsaro.html

**idb** · 5th May 2006, 16:42

I first saw a write-up on these in Two Wheels about 8 months ago and have lusted after them ever since.
It's great to see one in the country at last.
What colour is it? They come out on a tasty maroon and silver and also a black as far as I know.

**Lou Girardin** · 5th May 2006, 16:56

Bike mag did a comparison with a Brutale 910. Both sound like the mutts nuts, the unknown factor will be whether they stay in business.

**Sensei** · 5th May 2006, 17:11

New Plymouth owners is Black the one in the Shop is Red which I'm told is better looking then black but will hold judgement till seen both . Talked to Neil shop owner of Image motorcycles here in town & yes they are the only place to get them from apart from buying off the net .

MD · 5th May 2006, 17:38

Keep us informed Sensei of what you think of it. Be interested in how it compares to the Superduke. The Morinis sure look cool.

**idb** · 6th May 2006, 11:09

I'm going to be up there in November - no prizes for guessing my first stop.

**nadroj** · 6th May 2006, 11:12

Had a look today - most impressed. Only one left of current shipment. One going to Auckland this afternoon (pictured), one owned in Wellington (Dallas Rankine I believe) & one in New Plymouth.

**nadroj** · 6th May 2006, 11:16

And more....

**Sensei** · 6th May 2006, 12:05

Well went down to shop this morning to get a demo ride & you guest it , sorry Scott a couple of guys are coming to ride it & then its going to Auckland & Blalalalalalaalblaalal not enough time blablabla.

"Translated we are to scared to let you ride it ! "Kev pics is all there will be .

MD · 6th May 2006, 19:59

Originally Posted by nadroj

Had a look today - most impressed. Only one left of current shipment. One going to Auckland this afternoon (pictured), one owned in Wellington (Dallas Rankine I believe) & one in New Plymouth.

Thanks for the info guys & pics. Bugger none of you got a test ride. Dallas moved to Tauranga a couple of years ago, but I can see him on one of these, so maybe it is him. Would be nice to see it cruising around our local roads though.

**Dazza** · 9th May 2006, 09:04

That's funny Scott as I saw it twice on Saturday once heading towards NP fm Ing @ 0930hrs and I thought what was that,then @ 1545hrs just South of PioPio on the back of Don's ute heading north,was coming back form TeAnga,awesome road and Public house,have to organise a ride up there soon,what tyre are you running on the front of the Silver bullet @ present ?

**idb** · 9th May 2006, 09:16

What price did they have on it Sensei?

**Dazza** · 9th May 2006, 12:04

I know you asked Scott but I think it was around $25k,it was advertised in our local rag.

**nadroj** · 9th May 2006, 13:48

The purchase price includes 2 year warranty servicing. You only pay for consumables. All servicing to be done at Eurobike appointed shops at their expence according to Don O'Connor.

MD · 2nd June 2006, 19:39

New Plymouth is motorcycle central. Love visiting that place. So many people ride. Why not, it's always sunny when I'm there or is it just that the sun likes to follow me around whenever I'm NOT riding.
Passing a College/high school and great to see the students parking lot was full of scooters.
Anyway I got to have a squiz at the Morini. Sweet looking alright and quite slim and light to sit on- no demo available, bugger. I liked the shape of the tank, with more curves than Pamela Anderson. I think the price was either $23,995 or $24,995? The choices in the naked class are fantastic these days.