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
12.5:1
Lubrication
Forced with trochoidal pump
Induction
Magneti Marelli fuel injection 54 mm throttle
body
Ignition
I.A.W. electronic
Starting
Electric
Max Power
86 kW / 117 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
102 Nm / 10.4 kgf-m @ 6750 rpm
Clutch
Multiplate clutch in oil bath with antis kipping and
radial master cylinder.
Transmission
6 Speed
Final Drive
Chain
Frame
Verlicchi high strength steel tubular trellis frame
Front Suspension
Marzocchi upside down with 50mm stems
Front Wheel Travel
155 mm / 6.1 in
Rear Suspension
Single lateral shock, fully adjustable piggy back tank
Rear Wheel Travel
170 mm / 6.7 in
Front Brakes
2x 298mm discs 2 piston callipers
Rear Brakes
Single 255mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre
110/80 ZR 19
Rear Tyre
150/70 ZR 17
Dimensions
Length 2180 mm / 85.8 in
Width 865 mm / 34.1 in
Wheelbase
1,500 mm / 59.1 in
Seat Height
840 mm / 33.1 in
Ground Clearance
162 mm / 6.4 in
Dry Weight
198 kg / 436 lbs
Fuel Capacity
18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Standing
¼ Mile
11.6 sec
Top Speed
229.2 km/h
If there’s a motorcycle whose definition in any
biker’s dictionary would denote a very personal concept, such as freedom, it
would be the Scrambler: unadorned, eclectic, agile and easy to handle. A
motorcycle that can manoeuvre any type of road, hence perfect for escaping
the daily routine, the Scrambler was invented in the 1960s to interpret the
thirst for freedom and independence of a generation. So many years down the
road, it still maintains its original allure.
Moto Morini interprets the Scrambler in its own way and brings out a
motorcycle with a hands-down sporty character. Designed on the foundation of
the 9 ½ project, it has a calling for crossover use, which comes through in
the 19” front wheel and the tread-blocked tyres. Its terrain can either be
asphalt or the cobblestones of a town centre, or else the offroads of the
countryside.
The aesthetic design by Marabese Design makes a direct reference to the
glory years that generated the legend of the Scrambler, but proposes an
absolutely modern motorbike with a both a simplicity and a care for details.
Aesthetically speaking the main element is the spacious 21-litre tank,
designed with roomy indents for the legs that make it more streamlined in
the lower part. The front is strongly characterized by the round headlight
placed under the small headlight fairing that protects the instrument panel
and emphasizes its personality. The wide seat practically forms a single
piece with the short, streamlined tail, an effect reinforced by the colour
choices. The setup provides easy, intuitive riding so that instant fun and
total comfort are assured.
This simply designed motorcycle leaves in view its technical barebones,
exposing a trellis frame that conveys both solidity and light weight,
reinforced in the lower part to house the lateral cantilever suspension with
integrated piggy back reservoir. The aluminium swingarm with hydroformed
arms with an ample section of the original design guarantees light weight
and performance. The left side offers the view of the silencers with double
tapered exhaust pipes, whereas the front features the Marzocchi fork with 50
mm legs. Particular focus has been dedicated to the ergonomics to guarantee
the utmost comfort for the rider and passenger: high handlebar; comfortable,
roomy seat; tank that fits the legs easily and a footpeg position ensuring a
efficient riding position.
The choice of components has been intended to ensure a high level of quality
and gathers some of the best names in Italian manufacturing: Verlicchi,
Marzocchi, Paioli, Brembo, to cite the best known, all who contribute to the
Scrambler’s identity as an Italian motorcycle in keeping both with tradition
and the more recent design decisions of the Morini brand.
The Scrambler is equipped with the Bialbero CorsaCorta 1187 cc twin cylinder
designed by Franco Lambertini, a powerful engine which develops 117 hp at
8500 rpm. The engine’s layout is compact, strongly characterized by the 87°
V layout of the cylinders and by the innovative solution of the integral
casing offering diverse advantages over traditional solutions, primarily in
the stiffness of the whole that makes the engine a load-bearing element. The
engine has been optimized on the basis of the 9 ½ project, which features
specific thermodynamic characteristics. The most significant design
decisions regard the reduction in the intake scoops, the diameter of the
valves, the engine timing and the increase in the compression ratio to
improve the progression at low rpm and reduce fuel consumption. The result
is a powerful engine with 86 kW with 117 hp at 8500 rpm, with a high torque
of 102 Nm with 10.4 Kgm at 6700 rpm well distributed over the entire rpm
range. And while maintaining an unquestionably sporty character, the engine
weds well with the features of the vehicle, enhancing its rideability rather
than striving for extreme performance. The exhaust system features a double
lateral silencer with tapered exhaust pipes. The vehicle complies with Euro
3 emissions standards.
Chassis.
Core of the chassis is the trellis frame in high-strength tubular steel by
Verlicchi based on an exclusive design by Moto Morini. The structure is
extremely solid and has been further stiffened in the rear part of the
subframe, a stiffness required for adopting the solution of the cantilever
lateral suspension.
Swingarm and suspension.
The function of the chassis is aided by top-notch suspensions. At front is a
mighty Marzocchi Magnum with 50 mm diameter legs, with exclusive lightweight
plates designed in cast light alloy. The rear is characterized by a weighty
doublesided swingarm, a result of hydroforming, a new technology based on
the deforming capacity of water power and that allows the production of
non-welded pieces. The swingarm built with this technology offers advantages
in terms of weight and structural stiffness. It is aided by a Paioli lateral
suspension with piggy back reservoir fully adjustable in rebound and
compression.
Rims.
The Excel spoked rims with aluminium alloy channel permit mounting of latest
generation tubeless tyres with tread blocks. Rims are 19” at front and 17”
at rear.
Braking system.
The Brembo systems deliver powerful yet progressive deceleration, granting
the rider the sensitivity needed for optimum handling of this difficult
aspect of the riding experience. The pair of semi-floating discs measuring
320 mm at front is operated by axial callipers with four pistons with
differentiated diameter: it is a solution stemming from a precise technical
requirement — to provide safety through great modulating capacity and sheer
power.
Tank.
The two-toned fuel tank is in shock resistant nylon; it has a 21-litre
capacity and can be raised to access the large filter box underneath.
Exhaust system.
The exhaust system with double lateral silencer gives the bike a very marked
identity, while not penalizing the powerful sound of the Bialbero CorsaCorta
twin cylinder. Its environmental impact is low, allowing emissions to fall
under the limits of the Euro 3 standards.
Accessories.
MOTO MORINI COMPETIZIONE, the Moto Morini catalogue of accessories, devotes
to the Scrambler a range of products to make the ride more comfortable:
Windshield kit for better protection at all speeds without compromising
stability;
Expandable side panniers in tough fabric. Different sizes, the largest
expands enough to hold a full-face helmet and has a capacity of 25 Litres
;
the second 15 Litres
.
Tank bag complete with handle for use as luggage and with straps to turn it
into a backpack, 26 litre capacity;
Rear case in expandable tough fabric; 15 litre capacity
Tank cover embroidered with the Moto Morini logo;
Passenger handles, a sure grip when travelling in two.