My new bike for 2025...

[twowheeladdict]

YES!!  It does look very similar to the Kawasaki 500 Eliminator!!





However, "MOTO MORINI" sounded much more Italian than Kawasaki!!  

it is just begging for some buckhorn bars!.

[Moparnut72]

There is the STR and the SCR models (650cc), is that what you are referring to?

I was looking at both of those models, there are some that have Seiemmezzo as a prefix. Obvious Italian, I looked it up, it means 6 1/2. I was looking at the dealer's website which doesn't say much.
kk

[JJ]

it is just begging for some buckhorn bars!.

God, would that just be....."dreadful!" 

[JJ]

I was looking at both of those models, there are some that have Seiemmezzo as a prefix. Obvious Italian, I looked it up, it means 6 1/2. I was looking at the dealer's website which doesn't say much.
kk

Again, I looked and sat on both of these, and the Calibro 700 just felt better and fit me....with both feet firmly FLAT on the ground....(A big concern of mine at age 70....)

You might find this review from Cycle News interesting...

https://www.cyclenews.com/2024/10/article/2025-moto-morini-calibro-700-review/

[Moparnut72]

I like the low pipe. Why is it that almost every motorcycle manufacturer thinks that exhaust pipe(s) need to point up to the sky? A properly designed pipe and placement wouldn't be a clearance issue, other stuff will drag first. Besides I don't get over that far anyway. Old has its advantages.
kk

[JJ]

I like the low pipe. Why is it that almost every motorcycle manufacturer thinks that exhaust pipe(s) need to point up to the sky? A properly designed pipe and placement wouldn't be a clearance issue, other stuff will drag first. Besides I don't get over that far anyway. Old has its advantages.
kk

Here is a perfect example, (on BaT), of an aftermarket exhaust pipe on a classic bike gone very, very bad...

[bronzestar1]

I don't know...you can slap whatever badge you want on the bike, but it's still made in China...for that reason alone I wouldn't get one...but, your money, spend it however you like! 

[Bisbee]

Good looking bike, good for you. Watched cycle news. Good press. Hope to see you at Datil in August. You must have sold the White Whale.

[JJ]

Good looking bike, good for you. Watched cycle news. Good press. Hope to see you at Datil in August. You must have sold the White Whale.

Yes, I will be a Datil, NM this August if Matt runs that event again.   

Yes, I sold my 2014 Victory Vision (owned for 10 years) last March and my 1998 Centauro GT, (owned for 9.5 years) last Sept.

[JJ]

I don't know...you can slap whatever badge you want on the bike, but it's still made in China...for that reason alone I wouldn't get one...but, your money, spend it however you like!

Fair enough...However...

[Travlr]

I was looking at both of those models, there are some that have Seiemmezzo as a prefix. Obvious Italian, I looked it up, it means 6 1/2. I was looking at the dealer's website which doesn't say much.
kk

I visited my local Morini dealer this afternoon and bought some cycle cleaner.  Based on JJ's recommendation I checked out the new Morini's.  They did not have one of JJ's model in stock, but they did have 2 leftover 6.5's.  (The one in the pic.)  It's a standard version of JJ's bike.  I damn near pulled out the credit card on the spot.  $3999.  That is one heck of a lot of bike for under $4K

Mike

[Bulldog9]

MM is putting out some very tasty models. I ALMOST traded my Stornello TT in for their ADV model X Cape. Great bike, decent motor, great components, beautiful style and assembly quality, but as I rode away, I realized that my money was better kept in My Pocket.

Congrats on the new ride!

[GuzziDog54]

Congrats on the new bike, it looks really nice! Please let us know how you like it after a while of riding it.

[JJ]

Congrats on the new bike, it looks really nice! Please let us know how you like it after a while of riding it.

Thanks GuzziDog54...and will do! 
Still way too cold up here in northern AZ to ride, but spring is just around the corner!!

[Bulldog9]

it is just begging for some buckhorn bars!.

LOL first thing to change out 😜

[JJ]

LOL first thing to change out 😜

Sorry boys...That won't be happening in my lifetime....

Warmer weather tomorrow and next week...and I will take her for a ride!

[inditx]

SO JJ ,what are your thoughts on this one?
inditx

[JJ]

Hi inditx - Just sent you a personal message.

So far so good.  I have 400+ miles on it now, and first service is at 600 miles.

I will be riding it to the New Mexico Guzzi Rally in Datil Aug. 14-17, (300+ miles one way), so I will file a full report then.  I added a tank bag and tail bag for this trip.

It is light and nimble and quite "sporty", plus it fits me just fine.  The seat is very comfortable.

With 60HP, a DOHC twin cylinder motor, borrowed from Kawasaki, and a smooth belt-drive,  it cruises easily at 70+ mph down the freeway. 

I like it so far, much to the "shock & awe" of all my local Guzzi buddies...   More to come...

[Dave Swanson]

I will say that it is a better looking bike than the White Whale....ahem   

[JJ]

I will say that it is a better looking bike than the White Whale....ahem   

Sadly, it appears that I have a tendency to be attracted to bikes that riders either LOVE or HATE, with nothing in between.   Exhibits A, (1998 Centauro GT) and Exhibit B .(2014 Victory Vision Tour)







Then, there's the wise cracker on this forum that once said my Centauro looked like..."A PREGNANT SHRIMP!!"   (That's nice....) 

[Dave Swanson]

The Hotdog and Mustard whale penis is a divisive machine also.   

[Huzo]

It’s got a bit of a CF Moto thing going on, would be nice if it looked a bit more “Italian” but I guess none of that will matter when you ease into the breeze and head out.
Good on you for being prepared to break into a different genre’ and not being bound  to conventional wisdom of what’s “best”.
Like Sheryl Crowe said…
“If it makes you happy
It can’t be that bad…”

[Huzo]

Here is a perfect example, (on BaT), of an aftermarket exhaust pipe on a classic bike gone very, very bad...

No, you almost got me…
That is obviously a bad joke.