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THE CORSARINO
 
This model was a moped only to the law: for all the fans, in fact, was a genuine small motorcycle and moreover four-stroke engine! Today, the "fifty" Morini, having been popular for years, has even become "legendary”.

In the early sixties the Morini, given the situation in the motorcycle market and seen that, even in a situation of severe crisis, the Corsaro was with us one of the most successful models, she decided to make a moped.

Of course it should have been four-stroke engine, although this would lead to higher costs to stay in line with the decisions of the House, which for years had become a staunch defender of this type of motor.

The new model was first implemented in two versions that went into production almost simultaneously. It was an open chassis on top, officially known as V (but almost always it was called "Woman"), which did not meet with much success, and setting a model of sport, with long seat and handlebars, called Z, which met immediately favors the public.

The engine, the cylinder significantly inclined forward, was equipped with a three-speed gear knob control.

 
MODEL “V”
 
MODEL “Z”
 
Above, two examples of the first and last Corsarino version of "Woman", the last production period, the House created a cheap variant of this model, depriving him (as you can see) of the rear suspension. Below, two examples of the first (note in particular the two-tone seat, strictly "akin" to that of the Corsaro Veloce period) and the penultimate year of production Corsarino Z. Born three-speed transmission, this model was equipped with four-speed gearbox with foot control on the left side, in the course of 1966.
 
MODEL “ZT”
  The ZT was very similar to Z, except for the seat and handlebars, note the luggage rack on the rear fender
 

The Z had a wheelbase of 1120 mm and weighed 55 kg dry.

A few years later went into production the ZT which substantially differed from Z for the high handlebar, short seat, and the presence of a rack.

In 1965 Morini presented the ZZ Morini, initially made in a few specimens, with three-speed gear, foot lever (soon also adopted on the Z); this new model, more sporty, had a tail from the typical white oval "plate" (in fact there was a decal applied the "Corsarino") and entered into the final series production a few months later with the new four-speed gearbox, always commanded foot.

In 1966, his models "road" the Morini alongside the Scrambler, beginning with a four speed gearbox, characterized by aggressive and catchy line and a tank of great capacit.

In 1967, only the V still took three-speed gear (in 1968 and 1969, however, was also equipped with four speed gearbox foot).

 
MODEL “ZZ”
 
 
The Corsarino ZZ was popular among young people for many years. With good performance, it was fun to drive, robust and durable. The pictures show some of the major versions (the House provides almost every year to make a few aesthetic touches). The image above left shows one of the few units built in the spring of 1965 and assigned to the dealers as authentic pieces from "pre-series"; and the gear was still three-speed (but with foot pedal!) and the color of the saddle and the trunk was reversed compared to that used in later.
  Corsarino was made of a version of 60 cm3(bore and stroke taken from the original 41x37 mm to 44x40 mm), for some markets (like the U.S., where the model was called the Pirate).

In 1970 disappeared from the list both the V and Z and ZT entered production in the Super Scrambler, with a modern hydraulic telescopic fork and a tank considerably smaller than the Scrambler (new chassis fitted with the same double cradle continued). The ZZ, profoundly revised in terms of aesthetics, has received new trunks.

In later years these models have undergone fundamental changes of an aesthetic nature. The last vestiges of Corsarino were marketed in 1977.

The engine, a real masterpiece of simplicity and efficiency at the same time, the distribution to push-rod, valves parallel, the flywheel magneto ignition and the primary transmission (located, contrary to the tradition of the House, on the right side, where there was also the camshaft) gear. For power, depending on the version, was used a carburetor Dell'Orto SH 14/12/2 or a more powerful UA 15 BS.

SCRAMBLER
 
SUPER SCRAMBLER
 
Above, two specimens of different versions of the model Scrambler, with the tank of considerable capacity and with the characteristic exhaust pipe raised. The two photos below show two Super Scrambler. This model, with whom he made ​​his appearance the new double cradle chassis continues, was equipped with a telescopic hydraulic fork pipe discovered.
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