The Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 becomes the new stage of the Italian brand in the new reference within its trail and adventure range thanks to a large new generation V2 engine that is based on those used in previous models.
The Moto Morini until now composed of the 6 ½ series with two-cylinder in-line engines.
However, since 2005, when the firm was owned by Morini Franco Motori, its largest motorcycles were equipped with large 1,187 cc V2 engines with the maxinaked Corsaro as the company's flagship, motorcycles that evolved until 2017 when they stopped being manufactured.
RETURN...Moto Morini had announced great plans for its return, and there is no doubt that the deadlines have been met with the arrival of a new generation of high displacement models among which this Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 is one of the references, and the older sister of the X-Cape 650 born in 2021.
Its powerplant is a new V2 engine closely derived from its predecessor, with a displacement of 1,187 cc and dimensions of 107 mm x 66 mm, which has an angle between the cylinders of 87 degrees and which has been baptized “Corsacorta”. The power of the previous engines in the most radical models was 140 HP at 8,500 rpm with a torque of 123 Nm, but the current ones have intensified the torque at mid-range and develop about 125 HP.
UPDATED...The engine with four-valve, liquid-cooled DOHC cylinder heads has been updated in all its electronic equipment to place it on par with the latest generation products, and has four management modes, including one specific for off-road driving and driving aids.
For the chassis, a steel and aluminum structure has been built that surrounds the engine at the top and leaves it hanging, and a 630 mm long aluminum swingarm shaped like a boomerang to allow a more direct exit of the type exhaust system. 2 in 1, which has a large central pot behind the engine. The 19” and 17” spoke wheels are equipped with tubeless tires measuring 120/7 and 170/60.
GREAT EQUIPMENT...A characteristic that has been maintained since the first models launched on the market has been the use of top-of-the-line components, something that has not been forgotten in this flagship of the brand, which has Brembo brakes with discs 320 mm and 280 mm and radially mounted monobloc calipers on the front axle, as well as an ABS cornering system that can be disconnected in the off-road function.
The suspensions include an inverted fork and a rear shock absorber, both fully adjustable and giving 180 mm of travel to both wheels. It also has a large fairing that offers a lot of protection as it rises to almost 1,500 mm. The seat height is 860 mm and the weight is below 250 kg. It also includes cruise control, shift assistant and blind spot radar with cameras both front and rear. Its 7” TFT screen includes a navigation system to view maps and a set of suitcases with fixings integrated into the body is included among the essential accessories.
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