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Cycle News 2025 Issue 31 August 5

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2026 Moto Morini X-Cape 700 VOLUME 62 ISSUE 31 AUGUST 5, 2025 P63 M oto Morini unveiled its all-new 2026 X-Cape 700, which the Italian manufacturer states offers "high performance, quality, comfort, and advanced rider-focused features, with distinctive Italian styling, class-leading technol - ogy, improved handling and rideability." The 2026 X-Cape 700 fea - tures a purpose-built 693cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin engine that produces 70 horse - power and 50.2 lb-ft of torque. It comes with a 6-speed transmis- sion, a new slipper clutch, and a redesigned 2-into-1 exhaust system. The X-Cape 700 features a brand-new, glove-friendly high- resolution seven-inch full-color TFT display. Easy-to-use thumb controls switch between the interchangeable ride modes for Dirt and Road. Bluetooth connectivity enables access to calls, music, helmet com - munications, and upgrades to turn-by-turn navigation systems via a smartphone app. A ground - breaking forward-facing camera with smartphone connectivity lets you document your adven - tures or capture content for posting. There are weatherproof USB-A and USB-C ports. Suspension features fully ad - justable Marzocchi 50mm USD forks with 6.9 inches of travel and a new KYB rear mono-shock with revised damping and 6.5 inches of travel, including a pre- load hand adjuster and adjust- able rebound damping. It has a 4 .8-gallon fuel tank, black tubeless spoked wheels (19" front and 17" rear), and is equipped with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR premium adventure tires. Seat heigh is 33.3 inches. It has an MSRP of $8299 and a three-year, unlimited-mile war - ranty. CN

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