The Moto Morini Granspasso 1200 has received a set of modifications which include both technical and cosmetic upgrades. As far as styling goes, Moto Morini’s engineers added a new front and a redesigned frame. The motorcycle sits on a 50mm adjustable Marzocchi fork (which allows for 190mm of wheel travel) and a high quality and quick adjustable Ohlins rear shock (which offers 200mm of wheel travel).

At the heat of the bike lies a twin cylinder Bialbero CorsaCorta engine at 1187 cc. technically this is a new engine based on the original 140hp Corsaro engine. The new unit delivers a peak power of 86.5 KW – 118 HP @ 8500 rpm and 103.6 Nm – 10.6 Kgm of torque @ 7000 rpm. The speed is kept in check by a set of capable Brembo brakes with radial pump, semi-floating front discs which measure 298mm and a rear 255 mm single-disc combined with two pistons.

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2012 Moto Morini Granpasso 1200

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2012 Moto Morini Granpasso 1200
  • Engine/Motor: Moto Morini Bialbero CorsaCorta
  • Horsepower: 118 @ 8500
  • Torque: 77 @ 7000
  • Transmission: 6 - Speed
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"GRANPASSO 1200: DESIGNED TO COVER THE DISTANCE"

Whether used for touring, off-road or battling city traffic, Granpasso 1200 is dedicated to the motorcyclist who racks up miles, wants a comfortable ride and ventures into places where there’s no trace of asphalt. He uses the bike to manoeuvre the streets, but that doesn’t mean he’s not looking for some fun. Moto Morini introduces its interpretation of the road Enduro, a multitasking, versatile bike suited for touring but that has the racing imprint that’s part of the DNA of all Moto Morini bikes.

STYLE

Granpasso 1200 has a feisty look that comes through in the trellis frame underlining the Italian spirit and sporty nature of this Morini machine. The aesthetics of the bike instantly convey agility and lightness: right from the first glance, the bike assures an imposing personality and top flight performance.

Paraphrasing a concept intrinsic to Moto Morini’s past and recent history, the style of this motorcycle can be summed up as an Enduro Veloce. The front view with headlamp fairing, the double separate lamp and mudguard conveys spunk and sportiness; similar sensations are evoked by other design choices, too, like turn indicators built into the body. Naturally, the Enduro is Veloce not just because of its aesthetic and design choices, but because of specific technical inputs encapsulated in several components: the Ohlins rear shock absorber with separate tank, multi-adjustable in length, pre-load, rebound and compression damping; radial brake and clutch pumps; clutch with antiskipping system, the first road Enduro to adopt this device, which makes road handling more efficient. Even the light weight of the bike, not merely a visual impact (the bike weighs little more than 200 kg), accentuates the sporty character of the Granpasso and enhances its rideability.

Styling by Marabese Design has sought to obtain the perfect balance of curvatures and tensions of all the superstructures: headlight fairing, tank, seat and tail are streamlined, revealing Italian aesthetics and a pursuit of technical solutions in consistency with functional aspects. The tank is designed to allow a forward riding position without forgoing a capacity that will ensure fuel autonomy (27 litres); the riding position is raised as is normal for an Enduro, but the narrow sides allow the rider to lean the bike down on the ground without effort. Taking responsibility for comfort is the good aerodynamic protection.

The passenger has been given proper consideration as well: a long, contoured seat to prevent slipping forward, double handle expertly integrated into the tail design, well positioned footpegs to avoid leg fatigue on long trips, and excellent thermal insulation on the exhausts. In all, the ideal situation for travelling in comfort and having as much fun as the one doing the riding.

THE BIALBERO CORSACORTA TWIN-CYLINDER ENGINE

Granpasso is a largedisplacement road Enduro installed with the Bialbero CorsaCorta 1187 cc twin-cylinder engine. The engine is compact, strongly characterized by the 87° V layout of the cylinders and an innovative solution for the integral casing.

This offers several advantages over traditional solutions, resulting primarily the stiffness of the whole, which makes the engine load bearing, thus simplifying the frame layout. Franco Lambertini’s engine, whose performance characteristics are known and appreciated, has been optimized for the Granpasso in order to improve progression at low rpms and limit fuel consumption. The exceptional torque and power of the CorsaCorta twin-cylinder give the Granpasso the clear identity of a sport bike, and adapt perfectly to the features of the vehicle, serving to enhance its rideability.

THE FRAME

Mainstay of the chassis is the high-strength tubular trellis frame by Verlicchi based on an exclusive Moto Morini design. Wheelbase, steering rake and trail values are compact, especially considering the fact that this is an Enduro with a 1200 cc heart.

SWING ARM AND SUSPENSION

The frame is backed up by excellent suspensions. At front is a sturdy Marzocchi Magnum with 50 mm-diameter upside down legs, with plates in a cast light alloy. The rear features a weighty twin swing arm shaped by hydroforming, an innovative construction technology using the deforming capacity of hydraulic pressure to enable production of non-welded pieces. The swing arm designed with this technology has advantages in terms of weight, but especially in structural rigidity. It is aided by a lateral single shock absorber from Ohlins with piggy back tank, which is multi-adjustable with external remote device in length, pre-load, rebound and compression damping.

RIMS AND TYRES

The Excel spoked rims in aluminium alloy mean that latest generation tubeless tyres can be mounted on the bike. These multi-functional tyres feature compounds that assure excellent grip on dry and wet surfaces when going long hauls in varying weather conditions and in total safety, even with a full load.

BRAKING SYSTEM

The Brembo systems with radial pump guarantee powerful and progressive decelerations, giving the rider optimum sensitivity for handling this challenging part of the riding experience. The pair of semi-floating discs with a diameter of 298 mm at front is worked by 2-piston floating callipers, a solution that ensures both power and modulability, appreciable on any asphalt surface and especially on surfaces with poor grip. At the rear is a 255 mm single disc with 2-piston floating calliper.

TANK

The fuel tank is built by Acerbis and complies with European and U.S. standards. It has a capacity of 27 litres and can be lifted to access the large filter box underneath.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Small-sized and well integrated with the headlight fairing, the digital instrument panel is perfectly legible. The controls are easy to access as they are placed on the handgrip. Among the other functions of the instrumentation, the rider can view the outside temperature, the gear engaged, clock and maintenance intervals.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Built in stainless steel, the system is perfectly incorporated into the motorcycle design, becoming a characteristic feature of the bike. The sound of the Bialbero Corsacorta twin cylinder is full and powerful but thanks to some meticulous tuning and closed loop technology with trivalent catalytic converter and Lambda sensor, it has a low environmental impact with emissions that fall below the stringent Euro 3 emission standards.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Moto Morini Bialbero CorsaCorta

Cylinders

2

Layout

87° V longitudinal

Strokes

4

Cooling

Liquid cooled

Timing system

Double overhead camshaft

Valves per cylinder

4

Bore x stroke

107 x 66 mm / 4,21 x 2,59 inch

Displacement

1187 cc

Compression ratio

12.5:1

Power

86.5 KW – 118 HP @ 8500 rpm

Torque

103.6 Nm – 10.6 Kgm @ 7000 rpm

Fuel system

Magneti Marelli indirect electronic injection with 54 mm / 2,12 inch Ø throttle body

Ignition

I.A.W. electronic

Starting

Electric

Lubrication

Forced with trochoidal pump

Gearbox

With constant mesh spur gears

Gear

ratio 6

In first

13/36

In second

17/32

In third

20/30

In fourth

22/28

In fifth

23/26

In sixth

24/25

Clutch

Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath with antiskipping system and radial master-cylinder

Primary drive

Spur gears 55:31

Final drive

Chain 17/40

Exhaust

Silencer, 3-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor

Emissions control

Euro 3

Frame

Verlicchi high-strength steel tube trellis frame

Wheelbase

1505 mm / 59,25 inch

Headstock rake

26.5°

Rake

110 mm / 4,33 inch

Front suspension

Marzocchi upside-down fork with 50 mm / 1,96 inch Ø legs

Front wheel travel

190 mm / 7,48 inch

Swing arm

With large section, made of hydroformed aluminum

Rear suspension

Ohlins single shock absorber with separate tank featuring spring length, preload, rebound and compression damping multiple adjustment

Rear wheel travel

200 mm / 7,87 inch

Front brake Brembo

298 mm / 11,73 inch double disc with 2-piston callipers and radial master-cylinder

Rear brake Brembo

255 mm / 10,03 inch single disc with 2-piston calliper

Front tire

110/80 R19 Tubeless

Rear tire

150/70 R17 Tubeless

Rims

Excel spoke rims with aluminium channel

Front rim size

MT 2.50 x 19”

Rear rim size

MT 4.25 x 17”

Total length

2170 mm / 85,43 inch

Max. width

850 mm / 33,46 inch

Seat height

875 mm / 34,44 inch

Min. height from ground

200 mm / 7,87 inch

Steering angle

35° rh/lh

Dry weight

210 Kg / 463 lbs (Moto Morini indicates the weight of the motorcycle complete with battery, cooling liquid, engine oil and without fuel)

Tank capacity

27 litres / 5,93 UK gal

Reserve capacity

5,5 litres / 1,20 UK gal

Instrument panel

Electronic rev counter and speedometer with multifunctional LCD display


QUOTES

Twowheelsblog ---- "The guys over at Motociclismo have done a preview test of the new Moto Morini Granpasso 1200. On the site of the Italian monthly you can find full test details of this maxienduro."

Bikez ---- "Whether used for touring, off-road or battling city traffic, Granpasso 1200 is dedicated to the motorcyclist who racks up miles, wants a comfortable ride and ventures into places where there’s no trace of asphalt."