2019 Moto Morini Milano | Full Review

[@DavidTaylor-qn8fe]

As KZbin, bike reviews go, you do make a good one. Don't change your unique format. Italian bikes do have their own perquliar style, can be noticed from 50 paces through a cloud of diesel smoke.

[@RarefiedRoad]

Thanks David, that's really nice to read. I've got a soft spot for Italian bikes, I blame my dad.

[@Davide.A.Visconti-Borghese]

Moto Morini and its hand-made bikes like the Milano 1200cc or the Super Scrambler with the same engine is (was) a real Italian jewel, highly respected by connoisseur bikers here. I mean, at least until 2-3 years ago, sadly now it's a Chinese-owned brand and their bikes, like the X-Cape and the Seiemmezzo even if still designed in Italia, then nice bikes, are completely different beasts Italian bikes are obviously the most beautiful ones by far BUT foreigners should buy them only if they have an official mechanic authorized by the brand nearby or, alternatively, a very skilled one as they're built with a very different philosophy than japanese bikes as the latters are mass-produced bike sold everywhere in the world in terms of millions so is abolutely needed that even a Burkina Faso 3-fingered mechanic (with all due respect) must be able to fix them, easily. On the contrary, Italian bikes are often built by small or medium, high quality brands and basically sold in developed countries only and in terms of thousands (not millions): these bikes have basically no play and zero tolerance among their components, then is absolutely fundamental that only very, very skilled mechanics that already know'em should put their hands on them. Otherwise, your expensive, beautiful Ducati, MV Agusta, Aprilia et al will spend more time broken than fixed. I don't know if my message is clear as English is only my 3rd language behind Italiano, my native tongue, and Français but that's a very important thing that every foreigner should understand before buying an Italian bike: no authorized mechanic nearby? Well, than buy Honda or Yamaha: sure, less beautiful and a bit aseptic... but far less headaches, trust me.

[@arthurwhite8245]

Excellent review, I have just watched this vid again as I have now found myself in a position to be able to buy one. To say these are hard to find is an understatement but that just makes it more appealing. Thanks for not sounding like a manufacturer’s promo vid and for not using ludicrously hyperbolised adjectives which seem to be the norm these days.

[@Arcadiality]

I like it when a company revisits an old model and gives it the contemporary make over. This looks AND sounds great. Daft to say but, it looks a damn comfortable ride from here. Christ, if I had tonnes of money I’d buy a bike a month!

[@RarefiedRoad]

I feel your pain. If I had the funds I'd have a showroom full of them. Its beautiful, and really responsive. Just hope I get the chance to try it again at some point.

[@maxbreemer]

Ah, the Italian '22 FTR1200 we never knew existed!

[@funguseater40]

"is it a 3 and a half"....love it !

[@natenobrakes6292]

Yet another nice review sir.

[@RarefiedRoad]

Thanks man

[@tigerick7291]

Great review. I'm going to watch the other one now.👍

[@RarefiedRoad]

Thanks man, I mentioned more about the engines character in that one, it's genuinely like nothing else.

[@waynepatrick17]

Just found you with head phones on , how good was that . Another belta channel lots to catch up on , Good crack aswell

[@RarefiedRoad]

Thanks Wayne, good bike to start on.

[@waynepatrick17]

@@RarefiedRoad mine were gpx 750 back in the day..thanks for message pal

[@78Outlaw]

Hi Tim, quick Q, I have got a 2020 CB1100RS at the moment and it’s a great retro GT bike but in line fours (even that off beat one in the RS) never has quite the character of the twin and I do miss that decel sound, so,, would you have the Milano over the CB? For comparison I recall you had the CB1300 which handles similar to the RS. The RS sounds louder than CB1300 on arrows being air cooled, but less top end than the 1300. Have got an opportunity to part ex my RS for a limited edition. Honda super reliable but not quite as special, Thoughts? JB 🙏

[@blitzshoba123]

Very articulate videos. Nice one!

[@RarefiedRoad]

Thanks

[@AndreasBrOlesen]

Beautiful bike, nice review man! Love your videos. :-)

[@RarefiedRoad]

Thanks man

[@scottyg9167]

That bike looks particularly good on you! Nice ride - alas not in US

[@RarefiedRoad]

Thanks Scotty. It's a shame it's not available in the US, to be fair they're something of a rarity in the UK as well.

[@WilliamAPBodie]

Your enthusiasm is conviction in this video. now i will buy one. was that coffee with milk & sugar or without ???

[@davidebonannini640]

*pron: biàlbero (from bi-àlbero = dual cam shaft) Corsa corta = short stroke.

[@S8250503]

Love the colour scheme. Reminds me of my old Sport.

[@DarioMenna]

Bialbero stands for "double crankshaft" (I guess the brands engineered the motor that way). It is a composite word of "bi" (double) and "albero", that means literally "tree" ('cause in Italy, in mechanics, we refer to the crankshaft as "albero motore" or "albero a gomiti"...most in general used for transmission pieces. Funny pronounce, made me laugh :) By the way, nice review as usual! Follower by a bit, since I found you looking around for opinions on the Street Twin, and remained impressed by your review "out of choir".

[@RarefiedRoad]

Thanks Dario, that translation is actually quite useful, and fun to pronounce. It's a beautiful language but it sounds clunky when I tackle it. It really is a special engine though, definitely worth trying if you get the chance.

[@DarioMenna]

Thanks to you@@RarefiedRoadfor your videos and thoughts :) To be honest, despite Morini is an Italian builder, I have to say they are quite rare to spot around. I admit I only saw some old/vintage models around a couple of times. If I get the chance...I will do a ride for sure!

[@BanjoLuke1]

Not quite. Albero is indeed the same as the word for tree.... And it can also mean shaft. Albero a gomiti is crankshaft. But here it means camshaft (albero a camme). So 'bialbero' means twin-cam. The same construction is used in French: Arbre a cames for camshaft....

[@raduzsrom9940]

Hello, I decide to buy moto morini milano. I want to ask you if milano is equipped with traction control. I can't find it anywhere in the materials. Thx for message. 😎

[@RarefiedRoad]

From memory I don't think it is. Just ABS as standard.

[@albertocomesana1248]

@@RarefiedRoad you say in the video it comes with traction control, at around 2/3 into it, immediately after talking about the lack of riding modes

[@mikefry6765]

Whereabouts in Chester I am an ex Morini owner and live near chester would love to see one

[@RarefiedRoad]

Awesome, was it the Veloce? It's not technically in Chester that's just the nearest hub to mention. It's in Whitchurch actually. That's where Ben supplies them from, he's there distributer for the UK but I think you're probably better catching him at shows like Llanbikefest.

[@mikefry6765]

Rarefied Road thanks will look out for him I saw a few at the classic TT last year, no it was a 31/2 sport I had from a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth, really enjoy your videos 👍👍

[@amoremoto4929]

@@mikefry6765Hi Mike, your welcome to come and have a look at my place, there is also a dealer in Chapel on Firth so that's not far either. Speedycom. they have a Milano in stock.

[@guyedwards6696]

Was coffee at the Ponderosa?

[@RarefiedRoad]

It was indeed. The coffee's OK but the roads are fantastic

[@Soulbreeze]

Nice bike! Reminds me of a Griso.

[@RarefiedRoad]

Yeah I can see that actually. I love the griso, really want to have a go at some point.

[@tracywilson1839]

Find another griso , they benefit from easy home servicing. I've kept my 1100 griso can't find alternative bike that's shaft drive , go any do anything now running Avon trailrider tyres

[@jakethesnake5001]

for 30 years my uncle was a dealer and mechanic of Moto Morini and Ducati here in Italy. he met Franco Lambertini personally. Do you Brits call this kind of moto "sleeper"? If you like 'exotic' bikes watch the Millepercento Scighera or the CR&S Duu, handmade italian bikes. a greeting and congratulations for the channel. Sorry for my 'italian english'

[@RarefiedRoad]

Thanks Giacomo, I think I would consider this a bit of a sleeper, it's certainly capable of surprising people. Loved it.

[@stanleylawson9015]

awesome

[@gerhardwanninger4531]

Moto Morini is owned by the Chinese two-wheel manufacturer "CHINA ZHONGNENG VEHICLE GROUP CO.,LTD. " There are other true Italian brands out there...

[@PaoloD2R2]

i'm italian and thar v2 1200cc corsacorta engineis even more italian than me. The frame is 100% italian, has been around for years. MotoMorini brand has been acquired by the chinese in 2018. Get your shit togheter

[@vininio]

Those curley pipes and double exhaust (wich hides the space between tyre and seat!) is too much for me... Everything else is brilliant!

[@renynzea]

That is one sexy beast, to be sure.

[@RarefiedRoad]

It's a special breed

[@Benjay1975]

Omg fork seals on brand new bike..... behahahah