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1986 Moto Morini 350 K2

In Italy, Sport by Abhi8 Comments

Post Sale Update: This K2 sold for $6,198 after 8 bids on eBay in Concord, California. 5-23-21 Update: Six years later and on the other side of the country, this K2 is up for sale by the second owner. He’s only covered 200 miles with it but recent maintenance includes rebuilt Dell’Orto carbs, a new cam belt, valve adjustment, and …

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1958 Moto Morini Tresette Sprint

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

More from the incredible collection of Michael Harper-Smith – I think I’m obligated to share when he puts something up for sale. Will he ever run out? In 1954, Moto Morini introduced a series of bikes that were all named after Italian card games – Settebello (7 of Diamonds), Biscola (Trumps), and in 1958 – the Tresette (Three Sevens), which …

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Possible Steal – 1985 Moto Morini Camel

In Dual-Sport, Italy by Abhi9 Comments

This 501 Camel is being offered by the seller for a BIN of $1,500 in Los Angeles. What’s the catch? Well, there’s two: 1. The VIN on the title does not match this bike (I realize that in some states, that’s a deal breaker). 2. The right exhaust, which comes off the front cylinder of the v-twin engine, is throwing …

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1986 Moto Morini 350 K2

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

The offering for another Moto Morini K2 for sale means I get to share the story with you of Herdan Corporation of Pennsyvlania, which used to be the US importer of Moto Morini. In the 80s, they offered an annual program called the “Moto Morini European Tour” – similar to the European Delivery program that automobile manufacturers like BMW offer …

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1961 Moto Morini Tresette

In Italy by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post-Sale Update: Bidding did not meet reserve at $4,806, but the bike was relisted and then sold at a BIN of $5,200 on eBay. In 1954, Moto Morini introduced a series of bikes that were all named after Italian card games – Settebello (7 of Diamonds), Biscola (Trumps), and in 1958 – the Tresette (Three Sevens), which was available in …

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1980 Moto Morini 500 Sport

In Italy, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This 500 Sport did not attract any bids on eBay. Most riders think of the 3 1/2 when they hear Moto Morini, but the firm was also known for their 500 Sport that was produced a decade later…to very little fanfare. What was once a classically beautiful motorcycle evolved into something hunkier as the Italian company tried to …

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1980 Moto Morini 250 2C

In Italy, Standard by Abhi2 Comments

Post-Sale Update: After 24 bids on eBay, this Moto Morini 250 2C sold for $4,006. A very hard to find twin in the US, the Moto Morini 2C featured a 239cc engine that put 24 horsepower through a 6-speed transmission. This example (VIN: ZLMAJ2247AB03935) has 3,210 miles and has recently had plenty of work done to ensure that it’s in …

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1980 Moto Morini 350 Strada

In Italy, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

The Moto Morini 3 1 / 2 is one of my favorite bikes from the 1970s. Expensive when it was released (the price point was comparative to bikes with twice the engine size), it was an incredible handler that was also capable of the ton. I’m still constantly surprised with how little attention the 3/2 gets, but I’m not surprised …

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1980 Moto Morini 500 Strada

In Italy, Standard by Abhi1 Comment

Post-Sale Update: This 500 Strada sold for $3,161 after 14 bids on eBay. Most riders think of the 3 1/2 when they hear Moto Morini, but the firm was also known for their 500 Sei-V that was produced a decade later…to very little fanfare. What was once a classically beautiful motorcycle became an odd jumble of plastic and angular lines …

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1987 Moto Morini Excalibur 501 Custom

In Cruiser, Italy by Abhi1 Comment

The 80s were a very low spot for Moto Morini – it marked the stat of several acquisitions, re-launches, and failures. It nearly completely disappeared after being purchased by Cagiva, but the Moto Morini name has managed to live on. The Moto Morini Excalibur was one of the few bikes that made it to the states, an Italian cruiser similar …