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Walker on Morini
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17 April 2009 | |
Redline Book’s popular Enthusiasts Series includes is this 140-page book on iconic Italian manufacturer Moto Morini. Author Mick Walker traces the Bologna company’s history back to the early 1920s and the MM factory, of which Alfonso Morini was a founding figure. In 1937 Morini struck out on his own and a new chapter in motorcycling history began. When Alfonso died in 1969 his daughter Gabriella took the reins of the family’s business. Who can forget the brilliant Morini 350 V-twins of the 1970s? Then, in 1987, with a pressing need for a new model range, the company was acquired by the Cagiva Group. Although the basis for a new range of modular V-twin engines was built and bench-tested, it was never to become a reality – due in no small part to the huge success of Ducati, which had also become part of the Cagiva empire in 1985. In 1999 Moto Morini was acquired by Alfonso’s nephew Franco Morini, and top designer Franco Lambertini joined the fold. By the end of 2003 a new range of models was on the horizon. In spring 2004 the famous stylist Luciano Marabese joined the marque, and the Morini story started a new chapter with a range of naked V-twin muscle bikes. Lavishly illustrated, Moto Morini is available direct from www.redlinebooks.co.uk at £17.95 plus postage. Page 1 |
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