MORINI CORSARO 1200 (2006 - on) Review

Comfortable for a tank full (100 miles) for the rider, but uncomfortable for passengers from the start. Great as a toy and can cope with bumpy lanes, around town and A roads. As with any naked bike motorways are best avoided. Brakes are very progressive and powerful but you hardly need to work them because the engine braking is so good, even with the slipper clutch

Had a test ride on a speed triple and I asked the dealer if it was broken it felt so flat and gutless in comparison. The Morini has so much grunt and instant drive at any revs in any gear. But it is as smooth and civilised as a VFR or mine is anyway.

It did break an exhaust valve which was a new engine job but that is rare I think only mine has done it in the UK, other than that it's just niggles poor earth on the battery, leaking radiator cap, indicator lenses falling off. Not bad in 12 years. But wouldn't recommend it for a daily commute.

It is thirsty you struggle to get more than 30 mpg, it rips tyres apart but brake pads last forever.

Doesn't have loads of electronic rider aids but doesn't matter, sensitive to worn tyres but not fussy otherwise. Race pipes are EXTREMELY LOUD.

Unbelievable ride, nothing like it on the plant. I personally love the hard front forks as all my bike' suspensions are set on hard for fast riding. Balance is spot on for me also. Brake work the treat for me as well. No ABS, which is great, you get more feel at the front, old school riding with no electronics, just the way it should be.

Pure Rocket Launching Power with a great G force punch to go with it and the engine just sounds unreal, heaps better then a Ducati, by miles.

Quality gear all round.

Parts can get expensive and hard to find in Australia. But hey, it's worth it for what it returns in excitement.

Only issue so far is one of the radiator fans was playing up, but seems ok now.

Front brakes could be more powerful, rear brake easy to lock. Front suspension can be a little flighty but quality of components, superb Never had to adjust anything.

Absolutlely EATS anytihng on the road. Ducati, Aprilia anything. This is just a superb engine, Fuel consumption can be high when getting enthusiastic with throttle.

Never had a problem. Bought used, do a 2-3000km trip each year with gear. Faultless. Brilliant touring and up through mountain passes. Everyone says brutal engine but I disagree. Engine is a flexible grunt monster. so nice to ride gentle or get stuck into it !!! Just give it a wash to confirm quality of all components.

Once a year service 3-400Euros. Battery tender for winter, thats it !!

Just so flexible. Great for touring, mountain passes and day runs. Can carry gear easily (recommend VENTURA rack) and fuel range over 250km. Just a superb massively under-rated motorcycle.