Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 and Corsaro Models Revealed

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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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[RideWithStyles]

Cape = blown over wheelie bin look.

The sport- looks just like that chinese bike thats a knock off of a ducati styling, knock off - off a - knock off.

really hard to see what its place , who for, how it will compete in the market in that regard? Engine too small and slow for racing and probably struggle with the regs anyway.  If you was gonna replace a r6 or something along those lines your just gonna pick something else first, second, third....

Missed a trick there would have been better if they designed it as sport touring bike. good size engine and configuration for a alternative road bike if you didnt like Suzukis styling or couldn't afford a Ducati assuming its way cheaper but really doubt it (sv and ss).

i might have even had a look at it at a stand or if at the dealership if i was already there to look at something else.

The corsaro got abit of a old superduke 990 and early to mid 2000 z1000 look and usefulness to match.

how many dealers do they have now? be surprised if more than 2 in the uk.

 

Feel for them really intrigued and want them to do well but its far too little and really too late realistically for global foot hold, at best Mostly for the home market im afraid.

Edited November 9, 2023 by RideWithStyles