Moto Morini

[A100man]

My favourite retro homage lightweight so far.

Shame it's less powerful than the version form 50 years (almost) ago though... why do they do that?

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2025/november/moto-morini-350-sport-v-twin/?
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[stinkwheel]

The original 3 1/2 was a lovely wee bike. I was all set to get one for Mrs stinkwheel but she vetoed it because it was kick-start only.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[mentalboy]

Mmmmm, fap material. Does it beat the original for looks though.
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Make mine a Corona.

[Copycat73]

The brand is historically Italian, but current models are assembled in China, blending Italian design with Chinese manufacturing. ..
will see how durable / reliable quality they are.
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Whatever I post I have no citation and no intention of providing one..
caveat emptor

[stinkwheel]

[Zen Dog]

That's very pretty. I spent some time thinking about something A2ish on the basis that I've always liked little bikes, and I was willing to trade off some power/weight.

But after testing a Triumph Speed 400 and RE Guerilla 450 I came to the conclusion that singles are incompatible with my desire to wring a bikes neck. Too vibey at the top. Ended up buying a 600 hornet as a sort of compromise that suits nobody. But a little v-twin could be just the thing if they turn out to be reliable and you can get spares.

I think those pics are just CGI though. Does it actually exist?
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Current - '94 VFR750FR (Dead), '00 VFR800FI, '10 600 Hornet - Previous - '11 CBF125, '10 Street Triple R, '92 MZ ETZ301, '05 TTR250, NSR125R, KMX125, "Honda" Win
My bike trip around S.E. Asia 2010/2011