Four stroke, 87° V longitudinal twin,
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity
1187 cc / 72.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke
107 x 66 mm
Cooling System
Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio
11.8;1
Lubrication
Forced with trochoidal pump
Exhaust
Sport Termignoni with double silencer, 3-way catalytic converter and oxygen
sensor. Euro 3.
Induction
Magneti Marelli fuel injection 54 mm throttle
body
Ignition
I.A.W. electronic
Starting
Electric
Max Power
140 hp / 103 kW @
8500 rpm
Max Torque
123 Nm / 90.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate, anti-hopping system
Transmission
6 Speed
Final Drive
Chain
Frame
ALS450 steel tubular trellis with varying
diameters
Front Suspension
Marzocchi upside down with 50mm stems,
hydraulically adjustable in extension, compression and spring pre-charge on
each stem. Ergal rod, floating bushing and stretched counter-spring
Front Wheel Travel
130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension
With progressive motion and single Sachs
shock absorber adjustable in extension, compression and spring pre-charge
with singlering-nut. Enhanced piston and stretched counter-spring, 130mm
wheel travel
Rear Wheel Travel
130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes
2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes
Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper
Wheels
Brembo rims in light alloy, 6 spokes
Front Tyre
120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre
180/55 ZR 17
Rake
24.5°
Trail
103 mm / 4.1 in
Dimensions
Length 2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width 810 mm / 31.9 in
Wheelbase
1440 mm / 56.7 in
Seat Height
830 mm / 32.7 in
Ground Clearance
140 mm / 4.5 in
Dry Weight
196.0 kg / 432.1 lbs
Fuel Capacity
18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Standing 1000 m
21.3 sec / 225.8 km/h
Standing
¼ Mile
11.3 sec
/ 199.9 km/h
Top Speed
233.8 km/h
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-cylinderengine - 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 CorsaCortaengine, perfectly epitomising the concept of a naked bike. The chassisis 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,
Any corrections or more information on these motorcycles will be kindly appreciated.