MOTO MORINI Granpasso 1200 (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

Moto Morini is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer founded by Alfonso Morini in 1937. In its first years of existence, Morini manufactured bikes with the help of Mario Mazzetti, all of which were released under the MM brand.

However, the two partners split up in 1937, and Morini started manufacturing 350cc and 500cc three-wheel vehicles under the Moto Morini brand. The most successful Moto Morini model then was the M610, discontinued after the Second World War started.

One motorcycle in Moto Morini's range was the 2012 Moto Morini Granpasso 1200, a dual-purpose machine with off-road ergonomic changes and improvements.

The handlebar was fitted with risers, which allowed greater adjustment. This complemented the adjustable windscreen and allowed riders to adjust the riding position to suit their size.

Features like two small round headlights, an adjustable windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, an engine protective plate, a red-finished trellis frame, and wire-spoke wheels complemented the visual department.

A 50 mm inverted Marzocchi fork on the front and an adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear enhanced the riding experience. Two 298 mm brake discs with dual-piston calipers on the front and a 255 mm rotor with a two-pot caliper on the rear achieved braking power.

Regarding power, the 2012 Moto Morini Granpasso 1200 had installed a 1,187cc four-stroke V-twin engine that delivered 117 hp at 8,500 rpm and 102 Nm (75 lb-ft) torque at 6,750 rpm.