2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200

Moto Morini, the Italian motorcycle brand purchased in 2018 by Zhongneng Vehicle Group, just unveiled its 2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 adventure bike at the 2024 AIMExpo in Las Vegas. The company says it is going for a balance between performance, agility, power, comfort, and the Italian style that is a central thread that inspired the designers at Moto Morini. 

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The Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 is powered by the new 1,187cc V2 Corsa Corta EVO engine, an 87-degree V-Twin designed and engineered in Italy and making a claimed 122 hp. The bike is equipped with rider assistance features such as cruise control, a quickshifter, traction control, and blind-spot radar, as well as four different ride modes. 
Stopping power is provided by Brembo monoblock front calipers and dual 320mm discs, with a fixed caliper for the 280mm rear disc. The bike features cornering ABS that can be disabled for experienced riders who wish to aggressively tackle unpaved roads. A fully adjustable fork and progressive link shock provide 6.7 inches of travel in the front and 6.3 inches in the back. 

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The Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 has a tubular trellis frame. The seat height is 33.8 inches, and the company says the ergonomics of the seat have been designed to allow an active and comfortable setup for rid...