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
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ogy, improved handling and
rideability."
The 2026 X-Cape 700 fea
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tures a purpose-built 693cc
liquid-cooled
DOHC parallel-twin
engine that produces 70 horse
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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
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munications, and upgrades to
turn-by-turn
navigation systems
via a smartphone app. A ground
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breaking forward-facing camera
with
smartphone connectivity
lets you document your adven
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tures or capture content for
posting.
There are weatherproof
USB-A and USB-C ports.
Suspension features fully ad
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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
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ranty.
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