Moto Morini · 1946–1955
Moto Morini 125 Turismo and Sport: history and buying advice
The two-stroke with which Alfonso Morini started again after the war.
History
Alfonso Morini founded his own make in Bologna in 1937, after leaving MM. At first he built three-wheelers. During the war the factory was bombed. In 1946 he started again in a new factory, with a 125 cc two-stroke based on the German DKW RT 125.
A Sport version was added in 1947. The 125 was also successful on the race track: Raffaele Alberti became Italian champion on it in 1948. After that Morini switched to four-strokes, and in 1953 came the 175 that succeeded the 125.
Key data
| Engine | 1 cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 123 cc |
| Gearbox | 3 gears |
| Versions | Turismo (1946–1955), Sport (1947–1955) |
| Basis | DKW RT 125 |
What to check when buying
- Not many remain. Have numbers and origin checked by a Morini club.
- Check whether it is a Turismo or a Sport.
- Fill up with premix and check the compression.
- Some parts resemble those of the DKW RT 125; ask what has been replaced.
- A complete bike is worth much more than a project.
SourcesWikipedia: Moto Morini (English)Cybermotorcycle: Moto Morini (English)