moto morini granpasso

now this look,s interesting . the big trail bike market is starting to look a little overcrowded now, the new f800gs, the new stelvio,and now this ! http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2007/November/november5-11/nov0607motomorinigranpassowantsasliceofthebigtrailiemarket/?R=EPI-96865

funky. i like it.

this Aprilia 750 has trailie potential too:



http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2007/November/november5-11/nov0607milanshowaprilialaunchessmv750dorsoduromotorcycleinmilan/?R=EPI-96858

Moto Morini selected the new design over the previously shown beauty... I had hopes to have one day this bike...

Looks like their first try wasn't ugly enough so they took a step further.

Sad though, because I think the regular MotoMorinis look very nice.

sweet. the more the better. my guess is we'll see designs from others moving in this general shape/patern & the
800GS. once a few do it, other will follow quickly (of course there's honda, but that's another story) that is good for the market and competition as a whole. upright & powerfull dual sports will be the expanding market!

we'll then argue...v-twin OR parallel twin...which is better?

I've wanted a Morini ever since I didn't buy the 3 1/2, but a dual sport with rear sets?

Moto Morini Granpasso. Weird name, sweet style..

:eek1:eek1
Very Sweet style indeed
..only flaw (for mmy personal taste) I'd like bigger headlights

...no centerstand?????????

Cool! but shouldn't this one be in beasts?
440# 1200 adventure bike!?

From Rubber Magazine... http://www.rubbermag.com/news/0711/071106_02.html


Cylinders 2
Layout 87° V longitudinal
Strokes 4
Cooling Liquid cooled
Timing system Double overhead camshaft
Valves per cylinder 4
Bore x stroke 107 x 66 mm / 4,21 x 2,59 inch
Displacement 1187 cc
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Power n. d.
Torque n. d.
Fuel system Magneti Marelli indirect electronic injection with 54 mm / 2,12 inch Ø throttle body
Ignition I.A.W. electronic
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced with trochoidal pump
Gearbox With constant mesh spur gears
Gear ratio 6
In first 13/36
In second 17/32
In third 20/30
In fourth 22/28
In fifth 23/26
In sixth 24/25
Clutch Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath with antiskipping system and radial master-cylinder
Primary drive Spur gears 55:31
Final drive Chain 17/40
Exhaust Silencer, 3-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor
Emissions control Euro 3

Chassis

Frame Verlicchi high-strength steel tube trellis frame
Wheelbase 1500 mm / 59,05 inch
Headstock rake 26.5°
Rake 110 mm / 4,33 inch
Front suspension Marzocchi upside-down fork with 50 mm / 1,96 inch Ø legs
Front wheel travel 190 mm / 7,48 inch
Swing arm With large section, made of hydroformed aluminum
Rear suspension Ohlins single shock absorber with separate tank featuring spring length, preload, rebound and compression damping multiple adjustment
Rear wheel travel 200 mm / 7,87 inch
Front brake Brembo 298 mm / 11,73 inch double disc with 2-piston callipers and radial master-cylinder
Rear brake Brembo 255 mm / 10,03 inch single disc with 2-piston calliper
Front tire 110/80 R19 Tubeless
Rear tire 150/70 R17 Tubeless
Rims Excel spoke rims with aluminium channel
Front rim size MT 3.00 x 19"
Rear rim size MT 4.50 x 17"

Measures and Weights

Total length 2170 mm / 85,43 inch
Max. width 865 mm / 34,05 inch (excluding rear-view mirrors)
Seat height 840 mm / 33,07 inch
Min. height from ground 200 mm / 7,87 inch
Steering angle 40° rh/lh
Dry weight 198 Kg / 440 lbs (Moto Morini indicates the weight of the motorcycle complete with battery, cooling liquid, engine oil and without fuel)

Capacity

Tank capacity 25 litres / 5,50 UK gal
Reserve capacity 4,5 litres / 1 UK gal

Instrumentation

Instrument panel Electronic rev counter and speedometer with multifunctional LCD display

Versions

Colours White/black ­ Titanium/black

Warranty 3 years

Certainly petite compared to the big BMW/KTM offerings. Wonder about luggage.

I fail to see the "trailie" part ?

Looks like a naked sportbike.

Front tire 110/80 R19 Tubeless
Rear tire 150/70 R17 Tubeless
Rims Excel spoke rims with aluminium channel
Front rim size MT 3.00 x 19"
Rear rim size MT 4.50 x 17"


Are these something new from Excel?

If they are offering a tubeless spoked rim now, I can see a lot of sales ahead for them.

Luggage:

£8500 = $17,861

Another major cool bike we'll never see on this side of the pond.

Yes.

These same wheels are supposedly going to be on the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio...

yoo can always fit sume knobbies

The bike's face reminds me of Jar-Jar Binks for some reason...

Overall, a nice looking effort from MM...

Twin giant powerful headlights with an aluminun protection around
and it would look the way it should