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Moto Morini Rebello 175 1956
In the mid-1950s the Italian Tour and the
Milan-Taranto races were very popular. Most if not all of the Italian
manufacturers sent tough teams and finely tuned racing motorcycles to them.
One of the brands that won the most prestige from these two important Italian
speed and endurance races was Moto Morini. First the company entered its
Settebello 175 model, which was closely derived from production sports models
sold by the thousands; and then it put its Rebello 175 into the field, which had
technical features quite different from those of normal motorcycles.
The Rebello was probably the most up-to-date racing motorcycle
of its day. Its look and its technical features were in perfect harmony, an
achievement that is not easy even in the 1970s, and the vehicle incorporated all
the latest features.
The Morini Rebello 175 won the
1955 Milan-Taranto and the 1955 and
1956 editions of the Italian Tour. The best rider was Walter Tassi-
nari, who rode it to other wins as well.
With a slight increase in displacement and with two-shaft distribution instead
of split single-shaft, the Rebello racer laid the groundwork for the marvelous
250.
Motorcycle: Moto Morini Rebello 175 Manufacturer: Moto Morini,
Bologna Type: Endurance racing Year: 1956
Engine: Morini single-cylinder, four-stroke, chain-driven single split-shaft
distribution. Displacement 172.4 cc. (60 mm. x 61 mm.)
Cooling: Air
Transmission: Five-speed block Power: 22 h.p. at 9,000 r.p.m. Maximum speed:
About 105 m.p.h. Chassis: Single cradle, open, tubular.
Front and rear, telescopic suspension Brakes: Front, central drum, four shoes;
rear, central drum
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