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Choosing and using a base layer to stay co…

Choosing and using a base layer to stay comfortable

A great number of people I speak to seem to be baffled by the use of a base layer, either they have not experienced one or are under some misconceptio. Read more

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone have got a new trick up their sleeve, the new Hypersport street tyre that replaces the outgoing BT-016 range which was received with a mix. Read more

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

Life on two wheels has quite a few advantages over driving a car - among them lower fuel consumption and cheaper cover from providers like MCE bike in. Read more

Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling …

Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling as we know it

The recent uproar about upcoming E.U. regulations to ban users from modifying a motorcycle from standard has certainly brought a few ideas to the surf. Read more

Pipe-Werx Exhausts bring us the very best …

Pipe-Werx Exhausts bring us the very best of British

It's the middle of summer, August in fact, and the weather is supposed to be glorious which has led me to contact Pipe-Werx of Lathom to have a look a. Read more

Motorcycling as an older lady rider

Motorcycling as an older lady rider

At the grand old age of 40 I decided that I had had enough of my other half sitting me on bikes in the local bike shops to see which one was right for. Read more

How crash protection is made at GBRacing

How crash protection is made at GBRacing

Cold, wet and fresh out of bed, I wheel my trusty bike out onto the road and thumb the starter, at 6am this is far from my normal riding time but toda. Read more

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - roa…

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - road and track

Cold, wet and foggy, I am sat in the departure lounge at Manchester Airport at 4am awaiting a flight to Alicante in Spain and the start of my part in . Read more

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal Brit…

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal British legion - wanna come?

Do you ever get the feeling that some things seem a good idea at the time?, this was one of those moments. A neighbour and Royal British Legion member. Read more

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

Having seen a few photo's of what the guys over at 01RaceFX get up to my interest was well and truly piqued, the application of race bike livery on ro. Read more

Thursday, 22 October 2009 15:48

Moto Morini gears up for 2010

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2010 1200cc Granpasso 2010 1200cc Granpasso Moto Morini Motorcycles

Moto Morini has announced model updates for its popular 1200cc adventure sport bike, the Granpasso, ready for 2010.  The 118hp V-twin has been praised for its power delivery and handling, so designers at the Bologna factory focused on enhancing ergonomics for next year’s model, while improving its off-road capability.

The handlebars have been upgraded with risers that allow greater adjustment, complementing the adjustable screen and allowing owners to tailor the riding position to suit their size/preferred riding position.  The redesigned seat decreases the riding height and is fitted with a moulded alloy heat shield underneath to screen the rider and the Öhlins rear shock from the single high level silencer.

Morini have homologated the Granpasso for use with knobbly enduro style tyres, giving owners the option to fit dedicated tyres for off-road riding, and fitted high strength iron alloy motocross style footpegs too.  These have removable rubber inserts, allowing riders to customise the bike for road or trail.

New software for injection engine control has been developed and the lambda sensor has been moved to the front cylinder exhaust pipe, delivering smoother response, particularly during the initial opening of the throttle.  The Moto Morini Granpasso sells for £10,499.

UK importers 3X-Motorcycles have expanded the dealer network to 13 outlets, stretching from the Channel Islands to the North of Scotland and across from Essex to West Wales, and have recently launched a brand new website dedicated to Moto Morini.


For information call 01202 823344 or visit www.motomorinimotorcycles.co.uk

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arc-on Evolution Leather Suit and Gloves

arc-on Evolution Leather Suit and Gloves

Over at arc-on the previous seasons suits have seen a redesign and launch in the form of the Evolution suit, available in one or two piece formats, and the new Evolution glove to match. Previous years experience in racing have given them a decent spec sheet to sing from, even if you name is not one that you have seen before, considering that a load.

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