Main Menu

Moto Morini for sale this April

Started by Travman, February 22, 2011, 12:09:04 PM

Previous topic - Next topic
Print
Go Down Pages1
User actions

Travman

February 22, 2011, 12:09:04 PM
Anybody have some extra money they're not sure what to do with?
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/moto-morini-auction/

ungeheuer

#1
February 24, 2011, 03:08:35 AM
Bugger.
Ducati 1100S Monster + Ducati 1260S Multistrada + Moto Guzzi Griso 1200SE

Previously: Ducati1200SMultistradaDucatiMonster696DucatiSD900MotoMorini31/2

ducatiz

#2
February 27, 2011, 11:34:17 AM
I think Ducati should pick them up and start cranking out retro Morinis and a handful of their newer bikes.  Although, the new engines are remarkably similar -- the old Morinis were 72 deg V twins. 

I think the designers at Ducati would love to do some non-race or sport bikes (which is why we have had the ST, the Multi and the Diavel).  Owning another marque would allow that.

If anyone has ridden a Morini Camel, you'll understand why it was superior to the Cagiva/Ducati Elefant (which was a great bike too).

Plus, Morini's factory is in Bologna too, it's not like a huge management issue geographically.

i would love to see a modern take on a 3 1/2
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

zarn02

#3
February 27, 2011, 11:45:43 AM
So for just five and half million euros I can own my own motorcycle marque?

I'll take eight!
"If it weren't for our gallows humor, we'd have nothing to hang our hopes on."

zarn02

#4
February 27, 2011, 11:47:53 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 27, 2011, 11:34:17 AM
I think Ducati should pick them up and start cranking out retro Morinis and a handful of their newer bikes.  Although, the new engines are remarkably similar -- the old Morinis were 72 deg V twins. 

I think the designers at Ducati would love to do some non-race or sport bikes (which is why we have had the ST, the Multi and the Diavel).  Owning another marque would allow that.

And yes, I think this would give a great outlet for design ideas that don't really fit the "Ducati image," for lack of a better phrase.
"If it weren't for our gallows humor, we'd have nothing to hang our hopes on."

Travman

#5
February 27, 2011, 12:01:18 PM
The article didn't say if the buyer would have to assume some debt?  If not, then it would be a steal for Ducati to buy it. 

ducatiz

#6
February 27, 2011, 12:16:57 PM
The way Italian receivership works, there will likely be debt and labor union costs but the buyer can get gov guaranteed loans to finance those.
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

ungeheuer

#7
February 27, 2011, 04:10:20 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on February 27, 2011, 11:34:17 AM......i would love to see a modern take on a 3 1/2
+1
Ducati 1100S Monster + Ducati 1260S Multistrada + Moto Guzzi Griso 1200SE

Previously: Ducati1200SMultistradaDucatiMonster696DucatiSD900MotoMorini31/2

Travman

#8
March 24, 2011, 06:48:16 PM
Print
Go Up Pages1
User actions