Moto Morini lives again!

[SOLID]

Yerp Moto Morini is going back into production after being bought earlier this year http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news...oduction-2012/

The Moto Morini emblem may be an eagle, but today it might be more fitting if the Bologna-based company used a phoenix instead. Coming out of the ashes of bankruptcy, Moto Morini was auctioned off for €1.96 million earlier this year. Now the company says it will be going back into production in the new year, almost a year after its purchase. Initially offering the 9 ½, Corsaro 1200, Granpasso, and the Scrambler models, Moto Morini says it is poised to release a fifth new model in the spring of 2012.
From reports, it sounds like Moto Morini already has a core management staff in place, and will soon be bringing a production crew back into the factory. Business operations are seemingly being run out of Milan, while production will continue out of the Bolognese factory. There is no word yet on what sort of volume Moto Morini will be working towards, nor how the company’s new owners plan on revitalizing the Italian manufacturer into a profitable brand.
What piques our interest though is this mention of this new model. With not so much has a concept sketch, spy photo, or any other indication made about its existence, we’ll be very surprised if it is ready for production by early next year. Though, we’ll be very intrigued to see what sort of concept Moto Morini does bring forth. Until then, let’s welcome back one of Italy’s oldest motorcycle brands

[Barfridge]

That scrambler does things in my pants...

[SOLID]

That scrambler does things in my pants...

Gives you a bonerini?

[Barfridge]

[Shady7/8]

I can't sit down....

[R160]

Wonder who will have a go importing them, FX powersports who used to sell them and currently bring in bimota and benelli may, but that who process of adr crappola could take a whole 6-12 months , still I would love a Veloce. :-P

[Spock]

But what do you do with a scrambler that's too big and heavy to scramble on?!

[-Mark-]

But what do you do with a scrambler that's too big and heavy to scramble on?!

Use it for sexual stimulation apparently.

[Barfridge]

Are you trying to tell me the Leederville cafe strip on a Sunday morning isn't a scramble (to find a park for your poseur bike)?

[Flamedance]

still I would love a Veloce. :-P

Mines still for sale

[R160]

has to wait for a while as the new tnt rocks up in 4 weeks :-0

[R160]

heres a Scrambler review from UK MCN, 10 megs worth
http://www.motomorinimotorcycles.co....MCN_240609.pdf

[Uncle Flash]

Come back with a 3 1/2 and we'll talk.

[R160]

well was reading the 9 1/5, Corsaro, Granpasso and scrambler are all going back into production this month. I'd expect to see a new importer in Oz in 2012 too :-)
I also suspect a sportbike with debut in mid year .
Moto Morini Corsaro Veloce all gear dyno run - YouTube

Moto Morini Corsaro Veloce Nürburgring Nordschleife - YouTube

2010 Moto Morini Corsaro Veloce 1200 onboard and WA with Alberto Strada - YouTube

20+ min video of the Granpasso for Nero Diablo ;-)
2010 Moto Morini Granpasso 1200 Ultimate video - YouTube

[Waikikablukar]

oh... HELLO! I have been regretting selling mine, i hope they stick around this time as the Veloce was close to perfect in my eyes

[R160]

HERE COMES THE REBELLO 1200 GIUBILEO - 75th ANNIVERSARY 1937/2012!
For the 75th anniversary of Moto Morini establishment in 1937 and to celebrate its imminent return on the market in spring 2012, the company is launching a new model by
... the name of one of the best bikes ever produced in the past by the enterprise with the “Golden Eagle”.
The Rebello 1200 Giubileo will be equipped with a 1200 cc engine, 130 hp, endowed with a complete set of standard components. It will have a strong road vocation and only 600
specimens will be manufactured, all numbered and catalogued; no other Rebello will be produced until 2013.
"A collector’s cult motorcycle, with a perfectly Moto Morini style, in keeping with its tradition and its ability to innovate, features of this great company throughout its history," says Mr. Sandro Capotosti, Chairman of Moto Morini.
The “booking coupons pre-sale” for the new bikes that will be delivered within 2012, will start on March 15 on www.motomorinimotorcycles.eu and it will last for 30 days only.
Every day 20 “booking coupons” will be auctioned and in parallel one of the thirty pieces of the puzzle revealing the full picture of the new bike will be disclosed.
You can only place one bid per person with no down-limit, but with an up-limit of 13,900 euro, which will be the bike’s retail price, including taxes.
(There will be a price change for the bikes sold abroad because of the different taxes applied in every single European country).
Participation to the auction is allowed only for the following countries: Italy, U.K, France, Austria, Germany, Greece, Spain and Benelux.
The best 20 bids will be awarded the booking coupons; in the event of same price bids, the winning bid will be the first in chronological order.
The price of the "coupon" is part of the overall price of the bike and it will be deducted from it.
You can book the bikes every day for 30 days only, from 10.00 to 17.00 CET
The auction price of the twenty coupons will be published every day by 10.00 a.m.; the names of the purchasers will not be disclosed though, pursuant to privacy regulations.
Direct notification to the customer will take place via email, again by 10.00 a.m..
All not-awarded bids will be reset and you can try again on the following day (from coupons 21 to 40 and so on).
All the lucky owners of Rebello 1200 Giubileo will also be receive by Moto Morini two beautiful customized Rebello 1200 Giubileo crash helmets.
All information, the motorcycle data sheet and the Regulations will be posted on
www.motomorinimotorcycles.eu starting on March 15.

[rossguzzi]

Interesting selling concept. Read this off their website;

Here we are! The activity proceeds feverishly in Moto Morini's factory in Casalecchio di Reno: we are preparing for the big reopening in spring 2012; in addition to the factory's reopening we are also working on our new website's creation: Moto Morini!
It will be an international reference point for all the fans of these great bikes! All our future activities are going to be centered on our web site, the purchase of motorcycles and components to customize them "À la carte" will be on web. A configurator will allow to make your bike as you want it, personalization shall reach the point that the bike will be yours and no other will be the same! All fans will be able to deal directly with the factory via email for all eventual problems and all improvements of their bikes; a call center will be at their disposal to answer any query in real time. All Moto Morini riders will be able to sell and buy used Moto Morini bikes on a dedicated page and, find loads of components for motorcycles, bikers and their safety.
There will be various dates during the year between which to choose to come and try the bikes directly at the factory, learn about Moto Morini's men and women hospitality, view the stunning locations of Bologna's surroundings and try the legendary cuisine of its restaurants. An integration between man, nature and bike in order to maximize the pleasure of riding and owning a Moto Morini, that's why we call them machine components and, human components and not simply accessories!
We are working to be operative in spring and will be adding more and more new features to complete our range of products and services by the autumn of 2012. An affectionate greeting to all fans of the Corsaro, Scrambler, Granpasso and ... prepare for the news that we have in store for you this spring!
For any information write us at: factorymoto...motorcycles.eu

MOTO MORINI
Sandro Capotosti and Ruggeromassimo Jannuzzelli

[Vosy]

Looked at getting a Scrambler in years ago. Would be intrested to see the price of them if/when they land down under