Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 and Corsaro Models Revealed

[Hugh Janus]

Moto Morini’s X-Cape 1200 acts as a reentry into the large-displacement category. (Moto Morini/)

Moto Morini has gone through some very hard times over the past 20 years, and every attempt to get the legendary name back on its feet failed. Things didn’t appear to be getting any better when, in 2018, Chinese mega group Zhongneng Vehicle Group Co. stepped in, but new models slowly began to catch public attention—particularly the X-Cape, which was powered by a 650cc twin and gradually conquered a modest slice of the market.

The 2023 EICMA show marks a further acceleration of the Moto Morini revival with a return to the larger-displacement category and, even more meaningful, the introduction of locally designed engines. There is even a resurrection of the 1,200cc V-twin designed by Chief Project Engineer Franco Lambertini. Performance levels? How about a claimed 125 hp in Euro 5+ trim.

No shortage of tech or high-end hardware on the new X-Cape 1200. (Moto Morini/)

That engine will power the all-new X-Cape 1200 adventure bike, which also gets an updated electronics package using a six-axis IMU. The engine-management system includes four riding modes, cruise control, traction control, and a quickshifter.

A 7-inch display is the central control system for infotainment functions and navigation. Safety assistance systems include a blind spot radar sensor. Braking is left to the capable hands at Brembo, the front setup headlined by 320mm rotors and four-piston Stylema calipers, with cornering ABS coming standard.

The X-Cape 1200 frame is composed of aluminum and steel-tube structures, with a wheelbase measuring 61 inches. Suspension is fully adjustable, with the X-Cape 1200 rolling on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear cross-spoke aluminum wheels shod with Pirelli Scorpion Trail tires.

Moto Morini describes the Corsaro Sport as a “powerful, fun, and versatile sportbike that offers an unforgettable riding experience.” (Moto Morini/)

More news from Moto Morini comes in the form of a completely new, 750cc 90-degree V-twin that’ll power the Moto Morini Corsaro 750 and Corsaro Sport. Output is a claimed 96 hp, with claimed wet weight coming in at around 440 pounds.

The chassis is once again a mix of aluminum twin-spar structure and steel tubing, with a wheelbase measuring 57.5 inches. Suspension is fully adjustable.

Not much was revealed about the electronics suite for either Corsaro model, but cornering ABS is assured, and you can expect Brembo brakes. Both models will roll on 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels with 120/70-17 front and 190/55-17 rear rubber.

Will the Moto Morini Corsaro 750 be a legitimate contender in the increasingly popular naked bike category? Only time will tell. (Moto Morini/)

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[skyrider]

and very nice too

[Pedro]

That 1200 makes a GS Adventure look slim!