Hi all, I'm new here and considering a Corsaro 1200 and would appreciate any help and advice you can give me.
I currently own a Buell XB12s Lightening, but I need a bike that will carry a pillion in more comfort.
Weather permiting I'm having a test ride on QB motorcycles demonstrator, I know nothing at all about the new Morini's so I have plenty of questions.
Do they have any reliability issues?
What is the avaliability of spare parts like?
What are the service intervals and do they cost an arm and a leg? (like the Buell)
Are accessories, ie replacement exhausts, carbon goodies easy to get hold of.
If I buy one is it going to be worth next to nothing in 2 years time as they are a pretty rare sight on the roads.
I'm looking forward to riding the Cosaro, but a little nervous about going for a bike that not many people have heard of, let alone seen.
Hope you can help me.
Any advice to help a newbie???
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haggiswolves
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corsaro chris
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Haggiswolves;
the new Corsaro is great to ride, although I can't compare it to a Buell as I've never ridden one of those...
Dealers should be able to get hold of all the spares and extras mentioned on the Morini web site - I have a tank cover and bag from mine (North Leicester).
Best advice on buying a bike I ever had was only get it if you like it - worry about the "investment" issues when you're narrowing down the choice.
HOWEVER - if its pillion comfort you want you might be better off considering other bikes. I took my son to the Manx GP on the Isle of Man last year - the bike coped but he did find it a bit cramped... (Mind, he is 14 stone and almost six feet tall!
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the new Corsaro is great to ride, although I can't compare it to a Buell as I've never ridden one of those...
Dealers should be able to get hold of all the spares and extras mentioned on the Morini web site - I have a tank cover and bag from mine (North Leicester).
Best advice on buying a bike I ever had was only get it if you like it - worry about the "investment" issues when you're narrowing down the choice.
HOWEVER - if its pillion comfort you want you might be better off considering other bikes. I took my son to the Manx GP on the Isle of Man last year - the bike coped but he did find it a bit cramped... (Mind, he is 14 stone and almost six feet tall!
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corsaro chris
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You ask about service and running costs;
Services are pretty cheap at just over a £100 a shot at 1,000, 3,000 and 6,000miles and then every 6,000 miles. The 6,000 mile service is more expensive (but I haven't had that one yet).
My tyres are still original at 5,000 but I will need a new rear one soon...
Fuel is likely to be your biggest cost as the bike is thirsty (although that might be the way its ridden)
Morinis have been around a long time - the design is from Lambertini who did the original 350 - and the factory has a good approach to service issues.
New bikes are pretty sorted - the initial batch need upgrades to bring them up to spec., but that should already have been done.
Enjoy!
Services are pretty cheap at just over a £100 a shot at 1,000, 3,000 and 6,000miles and then every 6,000 miles. The 6,000 mile service is more expensive (but I haven't had that one yet).
My tyres are still original at 5,000 but I will need a new rear one soon...
Fuel is likely to be your biggest cost as the bike is thirsty (although that might be the way its ridden)
Morinis have been around a long time - the design is from Lambertini who did the original 350 - and the factory has a good approach to service issues.
New bikes are pretty sorted - the initial batch need upgrades to bring them up to spec., but that should already have been done.
Enjoy!