MOTO MORINI X-CAPE 650X

An Italian ADV that adds flavour to the middleweight ADV touring segment

- HALLEY PRABHAKAR

The 650cc ADV motorcycle scene is probably the best bet when one is looking for a powerful do-it-all machine on a decent budget. The 650cc category comprises tourers such as the Kawasaki Versys 650 and Triumph Tiger Sport 660 that are more road-focused and then there’s the Suzuki V-Strom 650 which will take you further off the road. However, there’s a new challenger in the middleweight ADV touring segment in the form of the Moto Morini X-Cape 650. The Italian motorcycle brand made its debut in India with the X-Cape 650 and to make it even more interesting, is offered in two variants, Standard and X. We decided to try out the more hardcore 650X variant that is targeted more towards adventure riding.