VOL. 54 ISSUE 38 SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 P101
ing the money needed to up-
grade Morini's core product, the
Corsaro streetfighter, to Euro 4
compliance, while also refining
and refreshing its looks via detail
changes courtesy of noted de-
signer Rodolfo Frascoli, creator of
several Moto Guzzi models like the
Griso, Norge and Stelvio during
his 13 years at Milan's Marabese
Design. The result is the ABS-
equipped Corsaro 1200 ZZ
launched at the EICMA Milan
Show last year, now fitted with
twin ellipsoidal headlights while
preserving the same overall
aesthetics, and selling in Italy
for $24,000, including 22% lo-
cal tax. But key to the technical
update this incorporates was
hiring Massimo Gustato as R&D
Manager in October 2015, a
role he previously held with Bi-
mota where he was responsible
for putting an array of bikes into
(Above) You won't have
any problems slowing this
thing down for the turns with
the Corsaro's heavy-duty
320mm front brake discs and
Brembo calipers. (Opposite)
Detailed refinement produces
smoother, more fluid but
also more muscular power
delivery, though with no
digital riding modes at
present due to old-school
cable throttle. (Left) Italian
styling is unmistakable.
(Below) The CorsaCorta
87-degree V-twin 1187cc
DOHC eight-valve ultra short-
stroke engine delivers 137
bhp/102.5 kW at 8500 rpm.
