MORINI motorcycle paint

On our online store, it is possible to order all the colour codes of Italian motorcycles and in particular, all the colour codes of Morini motorcycles (or almost all), with paint supplied either in 400 ml aerosols, or in cans from 250 ml up to 2 litres.

The paints for the manufacturer MORINI are colours perfectly matched by our laboratory based in Italy. The MORINI paints we produce are solvent-based and belong to the family of 1K basecoats (single-component paints without hardener), which must be clearcoated.

We supply these paints either in a ready-to-use version (already diluted), or in pure form (in which case a thinner is supplied separately) for large volumes.

Placing an order online is very quick: you simply need to choose a packaging option from the drop-down menu on the product page (MORINI motorcycle paint), then, after completing the order, you can send us the reference of your paint by email.

If you do not have your colour reference, it is important to look it up, as without this information, it will be impossible to identify the correct formula among the many colours listed in our colourimetry software database. We present several ways to find your reference in the following paragraph.

Motorcycle colour codes of the MORINI brand

There are two paint categories for this Italian manufacturer, whose oldest references date back to the 1960s. At the time, most of the colours were called “solid” shades. These colours did not contain special pigments, and the paints from that era could therefore be supplied as 2K paints.

It is different for all modern paints, which generally contain special pigments such as pearlescent or aluminium particles. These paints cannot be produced as direct gloss polyurethane paints. Why? Quite simply, because they require a certain drying time, which may cause the pigments to shift or run, resulting in “marbled” effects or flaws.

As a result, all modern shades — typically post-2000 — are pearlescent colours of the type known as 1K basecoats.

These MORINI paints, in pearlescent or metallic versions, require an additional step: the application of a Topcoat (bodywork clearcoat). On the other hand, they are clearly easier to apply, as they minimise the risk of runs. Applying a 1K basecoat is easier and accessible to everyone. This type of paint is simply applied in very fine coats, repeated until the background is fully covered.

Paintwork created using a Morini colour code may therefore consist of two steps. But sometimes it involves three steps. In such cases, this system is referred to as a three-coat paint.

If your Morini motorcycle requires a three-coat paint, our paint technician will contact you and offer you the first coat, which is a specific undercoat with a particular shade. This type of colour generally consists of an opaque undercoat, a transparent pearlescent mid-coat, and finally the Topcoat.

The history of the manufacturer MORINI

MORINI is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1937 in Bologna. The company was named after its founder, Alfonso MORINI.

He was only 16 when he began working in motorcycle repairs. At that same age, he opened his first workshop — in 1914, on the eve of the First World War.

In 1925, he met Mario Mazzetti, who would later become his partner. Mario, impressed by Alfonso’s work, asked him to build his first motorcycle with a 120cc engine, intended for racing. Alfonso, a motorcycle enthusiast, would be its designer, builder and rider.

The partnership between the two men led to the birth of the MM brand, which went on to win many races, including six world records at Monza.

Alfonso MORINI therefore took part in creating the MM motorcycles (MORINI motorcycles), which were later acquired by the Cagiva group, then by Ducati in 1999.

The company was liquidated in 2010. However, Morini motorcycles resumed production in 2012.

The brand restarted with a small team of around thirty workers who built each motorcycle in a traditional and custom-made way. Production reached 5,000 motorcycles per year, with up to 100 employees by 2016. In 2018, the company was acquired by a Chinese group, but production remained based in Italy.

Where to find the colour code of your MORINI motorcycle ?

If you wish to order a Morini manufacturer paint, it is essential to know the exact colour code of the paint applied to your fairings.

Without this crucial colour code, we cannot determine with certainty the correct formula for your paint.

There are dozens or even hundreds of references, and for a single green tone, there may be as many as twenty different codes.

Ask your dealer — they should be able to provide your colour reference.

If you’re unable to determine the exact paint code, your last option is to search through discussion forums dedicated to the Morini brand.

As a paint manufacturer, we possess the formulas, but no official colour chart exists for Morini motorcycles. We can only assist with the verification and confirmation of a reference.

However, it is common for some colours to be unavailable. For a brand like Morini, many shades are unknown and could not be reproduced by our lab.

The emblematic colours of MORINI motorcycles

Three-quarters of Italian Morini motorcycles have a red finish. The iconic colour of Morini motorcycles is therefore red — the most frequently used.

However, several variations of red are found in the Morini colour chart.

Each colour code is always paired with a colour name (in Italian).

Here are two examples of red shades :

5000M       ROSSO    MORINI MOTORCYCLES    2000 -
MO0001    ROSSO    MORINI MOTORCYCLES    2000 -

Feel free to contact our technical support team, especially regarding the colours required for the primer. And don’t forget: applying a Topcoat is always mandatory in the final phase of the paintwork.

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