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Corsaro 1200: Birth Of A Genuine Moto
Morini
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Exactly one year after announcing the rebirth of the legendary
motorcycle marque, Motor Morini will use the platform of the
Bologna Motor Show to present the result of these past months
of intense activity. The bike making its debut is the CORSARO
1200, a name dear to Morinisti, especially to those who cherished
the model during the 1970s. The motorcycle is nude, compact,
original yet unmistakably Italian, features that make it an authentic
Moto Morini. Marking the revival of the motorcycle manufacturer,
it represents the ideal synthesis that has guided the company's
strategy over the last months: to conceive, design and construct
a motorcycle that offers proof of how power and elegance, solidity
and agility, tradition and the future can co-exist in harmony.
It's the way we envision the motorcycle.
Corsaro 1200 mounts a longitudinal 87° V twin-cylinder
engine - the Bialbero CorsaCorta - designed by Franco
Lambertini. It is the maximum cubic volume for this engine, which
can handle displacements from 750 cc to 1200 cc. The 87°
mono-casing configuration has enabled the design of an engine
both self-supporting and compact and a chassis with a short wheelbase
of 1440 mm. The result is a powerful yet agile motorcycle, manageable
and pleasing to ride, with a torque of 123 Nm at 6500 rpm and
a righthand wrist in perfect contact with the driving wheel.
For us, it is a pure example of the joy of riding a motorcycle.
Corsaro 1200 is 100% Italian. The trellis frame composed of variable
sized tubing has a compactness and conceals nothing of the Bialbero
CorsaCorta engine, perfectly epitomising the concept of
a naked bike. The chassis is impressive for its technical
solutions and the selection of components. Of particular impact
is the swing arm cast in aluminium alloy featuring original,
enveloping forms, which supports the rear suspension and progressive
linkage. The exhaust system is clearly sophisticated and it complies
with Euro 3 pollution standards. The original design of exhaust
piping has been designed with 70-mm diameter tubes, with the
catalyzer intentionally in view and with two spectacular biconical-shaped
silencers under the seat. Welding points on the whole exhaust
system are clearly visible to accentuate the whole character
of an object that wants to stand out.
A creation of Marabese Design, CORSARO 1200 exudes a sporty style.
A perfect balance of curves and tensions characterise the superstructures;
the headlight fairing, tank, seat and tail display synchronous
lines that reveal Italian aesthetics in all their refinement.
The original and dynamic headlight fairing leaves the double-lamp
headlight in full view. Focus was also placed on tank, whose
form recalls the opening of the wings of an eagle. It is contoured
to achieve optimum ergonomics and to allow for the two-tone paint
finish in the best Morini tradition. The seat and tail echo these
lines in the profile of the air scoop.
Corsaro 1200 has all the personality to re-establish the Moto
Morini marque on the international motorcycling panorama. The
motorcycle, manufactured in the new plant in Casalecchio di Reno,
will be on the market starting Spring/Summer 2005 and retailed
at a price under 12,000 euros. For more info go to www.motomorini.com
Tech Specs below!
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Tech Specs
Make: MOTO MORINI
Model: Corsaro 1200
Engine
 Engine: Moto Morini
Bialbero CorsaCorta (DOHC - Short Stroke)
Cylinders (no.): 2
Layout: 87° V longitudinal
Strokes (no.): 4
Cooling: Liquid
Timing system: Gear/chain combination
Valves per cylinder: 4
Bore x stroke in mm.: 107 x 66
Displacement (cc): 1187
Compression ratio: 11.8 : 0.3
Power: 103 Kw 140 HP @ 8500 rpm
Torque: 123 Nm 12.5 Kgm @ 6500 rpm
Fuel injection: Magneti Marelli indirect electronic injection
with 54 mm throttle body
Ignition: I.A.W. electronic
Starting: Electric
Lubrication: Forced with trochoidal pump
Transmission
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: Multiplate in oil bath
Primary Drive: Spur gears 55:31
Final Drive: Chain
Exhaust: With double silencer, 3-way catalytic converter and
oxygen sensor
Polluting emissions: Euro 3
Chassis
Frame: ALS450 steel tubular trellis with varying diameters
Wheelbase (mm): 1440
Headstock rake: 24.5°
Rake (mm): 103
Front suspension: Marzocchi upside-down fork with 50 mm legs,
adjustable in rebound, compression and spring preloading
Front wheel travel (mm): 120
Swingarm: Aluminium
Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with Sachs monoshock adjustable
in rebound, compression and spring loading.
Rear wheel travel (mm): 130
Front brake: Brembo - 320 mm double disc with 4-piston callipers
Rear brake: Brembo (master cylinder and callipers) 220
mm mono disc with 2-piston calliper
Wheels
Front tyre: Pirelli Diablo 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyre: Pirelli Diablo 180/55 ZR 17
Rims: Brembo in light alloy, 6 spokes
Front rim size: 3.50 m x 17"
Rear rim size: 5.50 m x 17"
Size and weight
Total length (mm): 2055
Max. width (mm): 906
Seat height (mm): 810
Min. height from ground (mm): 135
Steering angle: 34° rh/lh
Dry weight (kg): 198
Performance
Top speed: 250 Km/h
Capacities
Tank capacity: 17 L
Reserve capacity: 6 L
Instrumentation
Instrument panel: Electronic/digital rev counter multifunction
LCD display
Versions
Colours Black/met. grey Red/met. grey
Warranty: 2 years - unlimited mileage (European Countries)
Moto Morini SpA reserves the right to make modifications to technical
characteristics, equipment and outfits without prior notice.
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