VOLUME ISSUE OCTOBER , P115
C
ruisers are American, right? We invented
the segment, that's why we've got the
best cruisers. But that doesn't stop oth-
ers from having a go at it, just like Italian-born
Chinese brand Moto Morini.
We tested the excellent X-Cape 650 adventure
bike last year and were thoroughly and happily
surprised by the ride and build quality for an ADV
steed costing under $7K. Moto Morini has now
shifted its attention to the cruiser scene and
is using an enhanced version of the X-Cape's
649cc parallel-twin. The new motor is 693cc, of
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fering 68 horsepower and 50 lb-ft of torque.
CFMoto builds that motor, the Chinese
concern making all sorts of waves after finally
breaking into the North American market re
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cently after dominating much of Asia and having
a solid presence in Australia and New Zealand
for nearly two decades.
CALIBRO 700
Nice style, solid
performance, and a
happy price tag to boot.
The Moto Morini Calibro
700 proves you don't
need to spend mega
bucks to have a good
ride under you.
PHOTOS: RYAN NITZEN
(Right top) The Kawasaki-
designed, CFMoto built, Moto
Morini-badged 693cc parallel-
twin is an excellent little engine
that you'd have to try hard to kill.
(Bottom) The paintwork on the
Calibro is deep and nicely detailed.
