After pushing its boundaries with the opening of a branch in California, Moto Morini is ready to roll into EICMA hosted in the iconic Italian brand’s home town, with a high caliber cruiser. “With the Calibro Moto Morini expands its horizons by bringing out something different from the standard cruiser,” explains Moto Morini USA COO Chris McGee.
Conceived and designed at the European Style Centre headquartered in Trivolzio, the Italian designers have targeted a different demographic. “With Calibro, Moto Morini makes a strong return to the custom segment, presenting a motorcycle characterized by great personality,” claims the Treviso team. “It is suitable for a style-conscious youth target searching for a unique motorcycle with a distinctive ‘American’ look.”
The parallel twin has been tuned specifically for the cruising customer but will still carve an occasional canyon courtesy of the !8”/16” Pirelli tires, KYB shocks and 41mm Marzocchi forks. A full range of accessories is already said to be in the works… we will see what is presented at the official unveiling at EICMA and report back.
“Moto Morini’s Calibro, with its unique and unmistakable soul, is meant to make its way into the mid-range custom segment and enter the crosshairs of motorcyclists who want to stand out,” concludes the design brief.
SPECS
ENGINE:
Engine type: Inline Twin
DOHC 8 valves, 4 -stroke
BOSCH EFI
Maximum speed: 170 Km/h
Cooling system: liquid
Wheelbase: 1490mm
Dry weight: app. 200 kg
Seat height: 720mm
Fuel tank capacity: app. 15L
CHASSIS:
Double steel cradle
Swingarm: steel
BRAKING SYSTEM:
Front brake: single disc 320mm, floating calipers, 2 pistons
Rear brake: Single disc, 255mm, single piston floating caliper
ABS: BOSCH ABS 9.1 Mb
SUSPENSION:
Front: traditional fork 41mm
Wheel travel 140mm
Rear: dual shock
wheel travel 110mm adjustable for spring preload
RIMS:
Tubeless alloy rims
TIRES:
Front tire: Pirelli 130/70-R18
Rear tire: Pirelli 180/70-R16