Moto Morini's Debut Line-Up for India

The iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer will debut in India with four motorcycles: X-Cape 650, X-Cape 650X, Seiemmezzo 6 ½ Retro Street and Scrambler

Just a few weeks ago, the iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Morini announced they will debut in India by the end of 2022. The debut will take place in a partnership with Adishwar Auto Ride India, also confirmed by Morini. Now, the company has revealed the motorcycles they will bring to India.

What is the importance of this article?

Moto Morini is a famous motorcycle manufacturer from Italy with a racing bloodline. In short, they have years of experience in manufacturing motorcycles, not merely for streets but also for off-roading purposes, rallies and touring. Therefore, if you are planning to purchase a big motorcycle, hold that thought for the moment.

As of now, read the following paragraphs about Morini’s motorcycles that will hit the Indian streets and wait for them to get launched. Once they are launched, take a test drive and decide whether you want to purchase a Morini or machinery from some other brand.

X-Cape 650 and 650X

The X-Cape 650 and 650X are both adventure-tourer motorcycles that are powered by a 649cc, liquid-cooled, inline twin engine. Both the motorcycles make identical 60hp at 8,250rpm of power and 54Nm at 7,000rpm of torque, mated to a six-speed gearbox.

Given the two motorcycles are adventure-tourer motorcycles, they are equipped with 50mm USD forks at the front sourced from Marzocchi whereas, at the rear, the two motorcycles feature KYB monoshock unit with preload and adjustable damping.

The two motorcycles ride on Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres fitted on 110/80-19 section at the front and 150/70-17 at the rear. Braking duties are handled by dual 298mm discs at the front and the rear is armed with a 255mm single disc.

What sets the two motorcycles apart are the seat height and alloy/spoke wheels. While the 650 has 810mm of seat and alloy wheels, the 650X has 835mm of seat height and wire-spoke wheels.

Seiemmezzo 6 ½ Retro Street and Scrambler

The Seiemmezzo 6 ½ Retro Street and Scrambler are also powered by the 649cc, liquid-cooled, inline twinpowertrain but these two models make 55hp of power and 54Nm of torque.Suspension duties are handled by a 41mm USD at the front whereas the rear features a monoshock unit.

Last but not the least, the rest of the elements such as a 15.5-litre fuel tank, seat height of 795mm, dual-channel ABS, 170mm of ground clearance and 120/70-18 (front) and 160/60-17 (rear) tyre setup are identical on both the models.