It's A Runner!

IT'S A RUNNER!

Morbidelli's long-awaited V-Eight has finally commenced testing, as this spy photo taken during its maiden voyage through the factory gates in Pesaro, Italy, proves.

According to Italian photojournalist Fermino Fraternali, the 850cc machine was expected to commence testing in December, 1995, but didn't hit the streets until January. "It wasn't easy to capture the motorbike coming out of Morbidelli's factory, but the long days we have spent here have been finally rewarded," Fraternali commented, in true paparazzi fashion.

The hike in the photos is a test mule, with unpainted frame and bodywork. Pressed for details on the ma chine, the rider, noted Bimota tester Gianluca Galasso, replied simply, "No comment1"