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EICMA: Moto Morini Granpasso
1200
Designed To Cover The Distance
Whether used for touring, off-road or battling city traffic,
Granpasso 1200 is dedicated to the motorcyclist who racks up
miles, wants a comfortable ride and ventures into places where
there's no trace of asphalt. He uses the bike to manoeuvre the
streets, but that doesn't mean he's not looking for some fun.
Moto Morini introduces its interpretation of the road Enduro,
a multitasking, versatile bike suited for touring but that has
the racing imprint that's part of the DNA of all Moto Morini
bikes.
Style
Granpasso 1200 has a feisty look that comes through in the trellis
frame underlining the Italian spirit and sporty nature of this
Morini machine. The aesthetics of the bike instantly convey agility
and lightness: right from the first glance, the bike assures
an imposing personality and top flight performance.
Paraphrasing a concept intrinsic to Moto Morini's past and recent
history, the style of this motorcycle can be summed up as an
Enduro Veloce. The front view with headlamp fairing, the double
separate lamp and mudguard conveys spunk and sportiness; similar
sensations are evoked by other design choices, too, like turn
indicators built into the body. Naturally, the Enduro is Veloce
not just because of its aesthetic and design choices, but because
of specific technical inputs encapsulated in several components:
the Ohlins rear shock absorber with separate tank, multi-adjustable
in length, pre-load, rebound and compression damping; radial
brake and clutch pumps; clutch with antiskipping system, the
first road Enduro to adopt this device, which makes road handling
more efficient. Even the light weight of the bike, not merely
a visual impact (the bike weighs less than 200 kg), accentuates
the sporty character of the Granpasso and enhances its rideability.
Styling by Marabese Design has sought to obtain the perfect balance
of curvatures and tensions of all the superstructures: headlight
fairing, tank, seat and tail are streamlined, revealing Italian
aesthetics and a pursuit of technical solutions in consistency
with functional aspects. The tank is designed to allow a forward
riding position without forgoing a capacity that will ensure
fuel autonomy (25 litres); the riding position is raised as is
normal for an Enduro, but the narrow sides allow the rider to
lean the bike down on the ground without effort. Taking responsibility
for comfort is the good aerodynamic protection.
The passenger has been given proper consideration as well: a
long, contoured seat to prevent slipping forward, double handle
expertly integrated into the tail design, well positioned footpegs
to avoid leg fatigue on long trips, and excellent thermal insulation
on the exhausts. In all, the ideal situation for travelling in
comfort and having as much fun as the one doing the riding.
The Bialbero Corsacorta Twin-Cylinder Engine
Granpasso is a large-displacement road Enduro installed with
the Bialbero CorsaCorta 1187 cc twin-cylinder engine. The engine
is compact, strongly characterized by the 87° V layout of
the cylinders and an innovative solution for the integral casing.
This offers several advantages over traditional solutions, resulting
primarily the stiffness of the whole, which makes the engine
load bearing, thus simplifying the frame layout.
Franco Lambertini's engine, whose performance characteristics
are known and appreciated, has been optimized for the Granpasso
in order to improve progression at low rpms and limit fuel consumption.
The exceptional torque and power of the CorsaCorta twin-cylinder
give the Granpasso the clear identity of a sport bike, and adapt
perfectly to the features of the vehicle, serving to enhance
its rideability.
Frame
Mainstay of the chassis is the high-strength tubular trellis
frame by Verlicchi based on an exclusive Moto Morini design.
Wheelbase, steering rake and trail values are compact, especially
considering the fact that this is an Enduro with a 1200 cc heart.
Swing Arm and Suspension
The frame is backed up by excellent suspensions. At front
is a sturdy Marzocchi Magnum with 50 mm-diameter upside down
legs, with plates in a cast light alloy. The rear features a
weighty twin swing arm shaped by hydroforming, an innovative
construction technology using the deforming capacity of hydraulic
pressure to enable production of non-welded pieces. The swing
arm designed with this technology has advantages in terms of
weight, but especially in structural rigidity. It is aided by
a lateral single shock absorber from Ohlins with piggy back tank,
which is multi-adjustable with external remote device in length,
pre-load, rebound and compression damping.
Rims and Tyres
The Excel spoked rims in aluminium alloy mean that latest
generation tubeless tyres can be mounted on the bike. These multi-functional
tyres feature compounds that assure excellent grip on dry and
wet surfaces when going long hauls in varying weather conditions
and in total safety, even with a full load.
Braking System
The Brembo systems with radial pump guarantee powerful and progressive
decelerations, giving the rider optimum sensitivity for handling
this challenging part of the riding experience. The pair of semi-floating
discs with a diameter of 298 mm at front is worked by 2-piston
floating callipers, a solution that ensures both power and modulability,
appreciable on any asphalt surface and especially on surfaces
with poor grip. At the rear is a 255 mm single disc with 2-piston
floating calliper.
Tank
The fuel tank is built by Acerbis and complies with European
and U.S. standards. It has a capacity of 25 litres and can be
lifted to access the large filter box underneath.
Instrument Panel
Small-sized and well integrated with the headlight fairing, the
digital instrument panel is perfectly legible. The controls are
easy to access as they are placed on the handgrip. Among the
other functions of the instrumentation, the rider can view the
outside temperature, the gear engaged, clock and maintenance
intervals.
Exhaust System
Built in stainless steel, the system is perfectly incorporated
into the motorcycle design, becoming a characteristic feature
of the bike. The sound of the Bialbero Corsacorta twin cylinder
is full and powerful but thanks to some meticulous tuning and
closed loop technology with trivalent catalytic converter and
Lambda sensor, it has a low environmental impact with emissions
that fall below the stringent Euro 3 emission standards.
Accessories
 Moto Morini Competizione,
the Moto Morini catalogue of accessories, dedicates to the Granpasso
1200 different items designed to enhance the comfort of the trip.
· Pair of rigid side panniers, 34 litre capacity each
· Rigid rear case, 46 litre capacity
· Expandable tank bag
· Touring windshield
· Tom Tom Touch Screen satellite navigation system
· Heated handgrips kit
· Hand guard kit
· Central stand
· Offroad sport seat
· Oil cooler
Price
The price positioning of the Granpasso 1200 is coherent with
Moto Morini's strategy of marketing offering an Italian product
with a strong personality and excellent performance, meticulously
constructed with quality components, but that carries a price
competitive with the best products in its category.
Colours
Three colour versions will be offered: black/white with red
frame, titanium/black with black frame; and a third colour combination
to be introduced in 2008.
Technical Specifications Moto Morini Granspasso 1200
Make MOTO MORINI
Model Granpasso 1200
Engine
 Engine Moto Morini
Bialbero CorsaCorta
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
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