My new bike for 2025...

[JJ]

2025 Moto Morini Calibro 700

* Designed / Engineered / Tested in Milan, Italy, made in the P.R.C. (China)
* 700cc DOHC parallel twin, fuel-injected (BOSCH), liquid-cooled, 68 HP
* 443 pounds / 28-inch seat height / 6-speed / Belt-drive
* ABS brakes / All LED lighting / 3-year unlimited mileage warranty
* $5,995 MSRP - Excellent fit and finish...More details to follow...

NOTE: After owning 5 Guzzi's, I thought it would be fun to try something new. 

[mtwillyman]

  Congratulations on what appears to be one fine moto sir. I bought a 2025 Royal Enfield Himalayan last month. 

[JJ]

Congratulations on what appears to be one fine moto sir. I bought a 2025 Royal Enfield Himalayan last month. 

Thanks... ....

Over the last four months, and since I sold my Centauro GT last September, I looked at a lot of possibilities: V7 850 Guzzi, Triumph T100 Bonneville, Triumph Speed 400, Royal Enfield Himalayan / Hunter / Meteor / 650 INT / Honda 500 / Kawasaki 500, etc.

NOTE:  This was the first time in 49 years that I did not have a motorcycle in the garage, so it was time to step up and make a decision...

[sdcr]

Nice one JJ. Price seems pretty reasonable.

Are there any dealers near you?

Hopefully you can do ride report soon…

[Joliet Jim]

Looks good. Local Guzzi dealer also sells them.

[fotoguzzi]

You didn’t ask but I’m gonna say it anyway. It’s not a very attractive bike..flame on🙃
 prediction, you’ll love the belt drive.

[JJ]

Nice one JJ. Price seems pretty reasonable.

Are there any dealers near you?

Hopefully you can do ride report soon…

Thanks sdcr, and yes, the Guzzi dealer, who also handles Benelli and Moto Morini, is in Prescott, AZ, about an hour or so away from where I live.  Also, ride report coming soon...Still a little "CHILLY" up here in northern AZ....

[JJ]

You didn’t ask but I’m gonna say it anyway. It’s not a very attractive bike..flame on🙃
 prediction, you’ll love the belt drive.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....



 

Yes, I have had belt drives before on Big Twin Harley's...No issues from my side....

[blu guzz]

hope it works out for you.

[JJ]

hope it works out for you.

Thanks blu guzz....I believe it will work out just fine...

[Turin]

I saw the X-cape version in Reno last year. That was a good looking bike. The Calibro reminds me a little of the Honda CMX Rebel (not a bad thing at all). I read the motor is a clone of the old 650 ninja? Should be solid with good preformance.

Congrats!
 

[JJ]

I saw the X-cape version in Reno last year. That was a good looking bike. The Calibro reminds me a little of the Honda CMX Rebel (not a bad thing at all). I read the motor is a clone of the old 650 ninja? Should be solid with good preformance.

Congrats!

Thanks, Turin!  

Yes, the motor is borrowed from the Kawasaki 650, and made a little larger at 693cc. 

At 68 HP and 6-speeds, it should cruise comfortably at 70-75 mph on the highway, and that's just fine.

[MerleLowe]

Congrats on the new ride.

Both of my local Guzzi dealers carry the Morinis as well.  Next time I get out that way I'll have to check out the bagger version.

[sdcr]

Thanks sdcr, and yes, the Guzzi dealer, who also handles Benelli and Moto Morini, is in Prescott, AZ, about an hour or so away from where I live.  Also, ride report coming soon...Still a little "CHILLY" up here in northern AZ.... :wink:

Chilly? You want chilly…it’s 5 degrees this morning in Philly   

[JJ]

Congrats on the new ride.

Both of my local Guzzi dealers carry the Morinis as well.  Next time I get out that way I'll have to check out the bagger version.

The BAGGER version is nice, also, but all black, and I wanted some color, plus it was $800 more. Still, a good value!

 

[JJ]

Chilly? You want chilly…it’s 5 degrees this morning in Philly   

I was born and raised in upstate New York, but I have lived in Arizona now for too many years. 

I am a total "WUSS" when it comes to cold weather riding....

[egschade]

Nice. Reminds me of the Honda Rebel line but with better styling.

[Kev m]

I was completely unaware of this line.

Kinda neat and rather attractive from a price and feature standpoint.

Why the Calibro over the STR Street? Seat height, style?

I like them both but would find it hard to say no to a little more fuel capacity and I like the looks of the STR.

Not that it matters as I have no reason to stray from my V7's.

Still neat. Keep us posted about your experiences and enjoy!

[JJ]

I was completely unaware of this line.

Kinda neat and rather attractive from a price and feature standpoint.

Why the Calibro over the STR Street? Seat height, style?

I like them both but would find it hard to say no to a little more fuel capacity and I like the looks of the STR.

Not that it matters as I have no reason to stray from my V7's.

Still neat. Keep us posted about your experiences and enjoy!

Thanks, Kev m!!  

Seat height was a BIG issue for me.  I have a 30" inseam so I wanted to be "FLAT FOOTED".  The 650 STR's were nice, but I liked the look of the Calibro better.

Also, 443 pounds is a manageable weight.  The gas tank hold 3.9 gallons, so at 48-50 MPG (??), should be good for 200+ miles.  The seat is really comfortable.

I am 70 now, so my aggressive riding and "GO FAST" days are long over.  Yes, will let you know after a few hundred miles what I think...

[Vagrant]

Thanks sdcr, and yes, the Guzzi dealer, who also handles Benelli and Moto Morini, is in Prescott, AZ, about an hour or so away from where I live.  Also, ride report coming soon...Still a little "CHILLY" up here in northern AZ....

It's been in the low 20"s in Green Valley every morning too. But, it gets to 65 by noon giving 4 hours of gret ridding.
Send me a PM when you get it and bring it down here for a couple of days. I always have a spare bed.

[Moparnut72]

I like the one with the alphabet model name. I didn't know that dealer carried them. Eurocycle usually carries all the European brands.
kk

[JJ]

I like the one with the alphabet model name. I didn't know that dealer carried them. Eurocycle usually carries all the European brands.
kk

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

[twowheeladdict]

Enjoy! 

No dealers here.  I think I am done buying bikes for now.  Going to focus on travel the first few years of retirement.  That and some improvements around the homestead.

[nmroadrunner]

Congrats!
Will you be riding the new one to the GRIN Rally?

[Perazzimx14]

Chilly? You want chilly…it’s 5 degrees this morning in Philly   

5 degrees is down right warm. Was -9 yesterday on the way to work in South Central PA.

[JJ]

Congrats!
Will you be riding the new one to the GRIN Rally?

If you mean Datil, NM in August, YES...I will definitely be there this year. 

Missed it last year because I attended the big MGNOC National in John Day Oregon with some friends...

[inditx]

Hope it works out for you JJ.
Can you move those pegs back do you know?
Did you look at the Super Meteor or Shotgun from RE?
inditx

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Nice. Reminds me of the Honda Rebel line but with better styling.

Looks a lot like the Kawasaki 500 Eliminator.

[JJ]

Hope it works out for you JJ.
Can you move those pegs back do you know?
Did you look at the Super Meteor or Shotgun from RE?
inditx

Thanks, inditx.  YES, there are holes drilled on each side and one CAN move the pegs back.   I am going to ride it for now as is and see how it feels.

Yes, I did also look at the Super Meteor and Shotgun from RE.  The Calibro 700 just felt better in the saddle, overall.

[JJ]

Looks a lot like the Kawasaki 500 Eliminator.

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





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