The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...

[SLDMRossi]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185115897308?hash=item2b19c46ddc:g:qK4AAOSwCMNhb2za

No connection to Seller...

Steven Rossi

[Canuck750]

Oh my God!!!

Like vomit being coughed u!

[SLDMRossi]

Too bad...because the 501 was their best engine!  I had one in a Camel...

SR

[nc43bsa]

Anyone here remember the Ducati Indiana?

[Muzz]

Pity I can't unsee that.

How can a firm that makes really nice looking bikes come up with THAT!!!!

[chuck peterson]

The Chairman of the executive board said, “we need to liven this company up.!!

Another member sketched a picture on a napkin after watching Then Came Bronson the night before…

The design department was handed the napkin the next day…

Snare drum roll..


This fits into that group called “So Bad Their Awesome “
Suzuki Madura et al

Flawsome..

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

The Excalibur was designed and built about the time Cagiva bought Morini and I'm betting it wouldn't have been built otherwise. Cagiva is also responsible for the Dart, which was a Morini engine stuffed into a Cagiva Freccia 125 chassis. Much more attractive - like a mini Paso.

[SLDMRossi]

Interesting Morini V-twin engine reading...

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/moto-morini/

Steven Rossi

[SIR REAL ED]

Thaht..... is a chcik manget!!!!

[jas67]

Anyone here remember the Ducati Indiana?

Yeah, in both cases it is hard to believe that either company came up with those monstrocities.

I guess if cheap enough an Excalibur could be an engine donor to get a 501 Camel back on the road.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Yeah, in both cases it is hard to believe that either company came up with those monstrocities.

I guess if cheap enough an Excalibur could be an engine donor to get a 501 Camel back on the road.

Fred Heistand (the dealer where I bought my first Morinis, in Manheim, PA) built a 500 Strada with an Excalibur engine in it. I never got the chance to ride it, but from all accounts it was lots of fun.

At the last "Morini Barbeque" I went to, Hermy (Herdan Corp., the importer) gave away an Excalibur as a door prize!

[kellercycle]

Strange looking

[Tom]

I have the same turn signals on my Strada and in the same condition. 🤣🤣🤣  Needless to say, I replaced them. 😳

[Turin]

Its typically 1980s metric cruiser styling. Honda Magna, Suzuki Madura, Kawi eliminator etc.

Lord knows how you look at a harley and come up with any of those.

Makes me appreciate how pretty the Cal III was.

[Tom]

The 750 Nevada has the same ugly.

[jas67]

Its typically 1980s metric cruiser styling. Honda Magna, Suzuki Madura, Kawi eliminator etc.

Lord knows how you look at a harley and come up with any of those.

That's what I always wondered.  They're like if you took a picture of a chopper and then compressed
it horizontally.    There is nothing cool looking at all about them.

The 750 Nevada has the same ugly.

Agreed!

[Cam3512]

The 750 Nevada has the same ugly.

Agreed too.  Your baby’s ugly.

[chuck peterson]

Yup

Real ugly

Don’t come near them

 

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Fred Heistand (the dealer where I bought my first Morinis, in Manheim, PA) built a 500 Strada with an Excalibur engine in it. I never got the chance to ride it, but from all accounts it was lots of fun.

Found a photo of this Morini. Looks like the photo could have been taken at the White Rose Motorcycle Club grounds in Jefferson, PA.

[DesertPilot]

It's not that bad.  If you replaced that fuel tank, it could look great!  After you replaced the rest of the bike...

[Canuck750]

Found a photo of this Morini. Looks like the photo could have been taken at the White Rose Motorcycle Club grounds in Jefferson, PA.

Very tasteful in green with gold wheels and fork lowers, understated.

[Muzz]

Yup

Real ugly

Don’t come near them

 

How do you find that Marathon Ultra performs on the rear Chuck?  Ok in the wet?

[chuck peterson]

How do you find that Marathon Ultra performs on the rear Chuck?  Ok in the wet?

I’ve just noticed I’ve got 14k on that rear tire and the wear bars aren’t showing yet,…most expensive tire ive ever bought but the longest lasting..never felt issues in the wet but don’t go there often and do not push the envelope ..seriously impressed. It’s one huge chunk of rubber

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Found a photo of this Morini. Looks like the photo could have been taken at the White Rose Motorcycle Club grounds in Jefferson, PA.

Thats a cool one!