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« on: September 24, 2009, 03:05:31 PM »
Moto Morini Files For Bankruptcy.  It's sad they never made it back to the U.S.  I would have loved to see several of their bikes over here.  I think their current bikes were beautiful.

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/moto-morini-files-for-bankruptcy.htm

Moto Morini website: http://www.motomorini.com/web/?&win=pop&#?id=home&
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« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2009, 03:14:13 PM »
That's a pity, I always hoped to see the brand here in the US.
Maybe some deep pockets from the East will save them, that seems to be the way these days
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« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2009, 03:46:05 PM »
Quote from: m1moto on September 24, 2009, 03:14:13 PM
That's a pity, I always hoped to see the brand here in the US.
Maybe some deep pockets from the East will save them, that seems to be the way these days

I got $200, anyone else?

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« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2009, 05:00:39 PM »
Yea, that's a damned shame.  They were producing some very interesting product as of late.  I would have bought one had I the $$$.  Beautiful stuff in my book.

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« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2009, 06:09:30 PM »
Quote from: mitt on September 24, 2009, 03:46:05 PM
I got $200, anyone else?

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i'll find it. here's to hoping that i'm a part of their restructuring plan. i think their bikes are beautiful.
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« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2009, 06:16:39 PM »
That frame reminds me a lot of of the SV frame especially when it's painted white.
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« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2009, 05:15:52 AM »
Quote from: ato memphis on September 24, 2009, 06:09:30 PM
i'll find it. here's to hoping that i'm a part of their restructuring plan. i think their bikes are beautiful.
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« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2009, 04:49:15 PM »
Rumors of Moto Morini's demise may be a little too early.  Hopefully they will successfully exit their bankruptcy.  I guess we will know in a couple of years.

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/09/rumors-of-moto-morinis-demise.html
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« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2009, 05:30:05 PM »
Did they ever export to the U.S. ?

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« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2009, 06:13:53 PM »
Quote from: DoubleEagle on September 28, 2009, 05:30:05 PM
Did they ever export to the U.S. ?

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I cant recall if it was ever "official", but a friend of mine had one in the mid-80s.  Sweet little bike...500cc IIRC.
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« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2009, 06:19:07 PM »
I remember seeing one of these in the window at a shop, late 70's.
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« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2009, 08:35:36 AM »
Quote from: Speeddog on September 28, 2009, 06:19:07 PM
I remember seeing one of these in the window at a shop, late 70's.


I saw the 500 cc version of this bike at the Italian Motofest in Shepardstown, WV this Sunday. It was for sale. 
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« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2009, 08:41:56 AM »
Quote from: DoubleEagle on September 28, 2009, 05:30:05 PM
Did they ever export to the U.S. ?

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The current Moto Morinis have not been brought over to the U.S.  They are available in Europe and Japan.
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« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2009, 08:45:38 AM »
Their logo looks like a WWII era german war eagle. 

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