Moto Marini Granpasso 1200

[cooneyr]

Yea, but how much power is a DR putting down compared to this beast?

Granted. The thing is though that a wider doesn't necessarily mean more power to the ground. It can result in more spinning than narrower tyre. This is more relevant on gravel, sand, mud etc and is due to the fact that the ground pressure of the tyre decreases i.e. same weight over a larger area. This is no where near as relevant on seal so given that many of these bikes are probably not going to see gravel the articles comment is fair enough.

Cheers R

[deanohit]

Granted. The thing is though that a wider doesn't necessarily mean more power to the ground. It can result in more spinning than narrower tyre. This is more relevant on gravel, sand, mud etc and is due to the fact that the ground pressure of the tyre decreases i.e. same weight over a larger area. This is no where near as relevant on seal so given that many of these bikes are probably not going to see gravel the articles comment is fair enough.

Cheers R

Yea man, I know a narrower tyre cuts it's way in for traction, and ya may see this bike on gravel at the most, but unlikely. This bike will most likely be a long distance fast high way tourer.

[young1]

Nope, a water cooler.
Also known as a radiator.
It's a Triumph Tiger type of adventure bike but even more suited to the less smooth stuff.

My point is how easy would it be for a rock to flick up off the front wheel and take it out?

Don't get me wrong though, I think it is a smart looking bike.

[007XX]

Apart from the spoked wheels, I like the look of this very much indeed.

+1 (never been a big fan of spoked wheels)

It does look very good. Love the design of that seat. I bet it would be quite comfy, as long as it has the correct firmness / coushyness ratio...

*And yes, this is my girly technical term for it *

It is a quite a pleasing balance of aggressive design with sensible touches for very practical day today use.

[NordieBoy]

My point is how easy would it be for a rock to flick up off the front wheel and take it out?

Don't get me wrong though, I think it is a smart looking bike.

It's mounted quite high and looks to have a mesh guard in front of it.

I've never had a rock ping off the DR's oil cooler yet.

[deanohit]

An aftermarket guard would fix it your really worried about it.

[MidnightMike]

Apart from the spoked wheels, I like the look of this very much indeed.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/27nov...npasso1200.htm

Looks like it should be in transformers with that headlight setup, other than that it looks quite practical.

[vifferman]

the headlight setup looks like Ja Ja Binks of Star Wars fame

Yeah.... that's it!
I thought it had a strange face, but I couldn't quite figger out what/where/who.

But yeah but nuh but yeah but yeah but I LIKE IT!!
Can I have one for Christmas, huh? Can I please? Oh go onnnnnn... Pleeeeeeaassssse.......

[Wolf]

Apart from the spoked wheels, I like the look of this very much indeed.

My understanding is that spoked wheels are better in rough terrain than alloy - better flex, more robust and easier to repair spokes than a cracked alloy wheel.

[Dazza]

Love the look of the Moto Morini,mmm,spoked wheels, took the Corsaro out for a few k's the other day, very nice motor, also like the look of the new Benelli DP machine !

[spookytooth]

about the only unugly bits on it are the spoke wheels