Moto Morini X-Cape

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Moto Morini X-Cape Summary

X-Cape key highlights
Engine Capacity649 cc
Transmission6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity18 litres
Seat Height810 mm
Max Power59.17 bhp

About X-Cape

Moto Morini X-Cape is a adventure bike available at a starting price of Rs. 8,87,974 in India. It is available in 2 variants and 6 colours with top variant price starting from Rs. 9,11,787. The Moto Morini X-Cape is powered by 649cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 59.17 bhp and a torque of 54 Nm. With both front and rear disc brakes, Moto Morini X-Cape comes up with anti-locking braking system. This X-Cape bike weighs 215 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 18 liters.

The X-Cape 650 is Moto Morini’s middleweight adventure motorcycle. It has been launched in a segment that has a lot of potential but there are only a few bikes. The X-Cape 650 claims to fill that void.

Powering the Moto Morini X-Cape 650X is a 649cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that produces a maximum power of 60bhp at 8250rpm and a peak torque of 54Nm at 7000rpm. The motor is paired to a six-speed gearbox. This bike gets a large seven-inch full-colour TFT instrument cluster that provides lots of information. It also offers various themes that can be changed through the menu. It also gets two riding modes — Ride and Off-road, which alter the throttle response and ABS intervention accordingly. Then, there are features like backlit switchgear, dual USB charging ports, and an adjustable windscreen, all of which increase usability and convenience.

This ADV comes equipped with an adjustable suspension setup, front and back. It gets 43mm upside-down forks upfront, which can be adjusted for preload, rebound, and compression, while the rear mono-shock is adjustable for preload and rebound. Then, the X-Cape 650X rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear, tubeless cross-spoke wheels that are shod with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres. As far as braking is concerned, the bike gets 298mm dual rotors up front and a 255mm single disc at the back. The safety net includes a dual-channel ABS setup, with an option to disable ABS at the rear in Off-Road mode.

The X-Cape 650 goes against the Kawasaki Versys 650 which is more of a tourer. This bike is available in three colours – red, grey and white.

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