Here are the first sketches of a new Moto Morini adventure maxitrail. This takes up the well-known Bialbero CorsaCorta V-twin engine, after having withdrawn it from the market with the arrival of Euro5. It is neither more nor less than the future Moto Morini 1200 V-Twin.
Ownership of the Transalpine brand has come and gone on several occasions in recent decades. Which, without a doubt, has not favored its development. During all that hustle and bustle, in 2004 a 1,187 cc V-Twin was developed for its Corsaro model.
Currently, as you know, Moto Morini finds great success with the marketing of its precious X-Cape. A mid-displacement adventure bike powered by a Chinese-designed engine made by CFMoto. A propeller by the way that is very reminiscent of the Kawasaki Versys 650 from a few years ago. Its configuration is twin-cylinder in parallel, with liquid cooling, 8 valves and double overhead camshafts. Its displacement is 650 cc
In the plans of the Italian firm has always been to introduce new models, and the design records that we bring you today speak of an “adventure” cut motorcycle animated by an updated V-Twin with respect to the Bialbero Corsacorta. And, in addition, with an image reminiscent of the well-known X-Cape. Without a doubt, this bike would become the older sister, and the biggest bike of the brand.
A figure around 130 hp or 140 hp of maximum power should be the one declared by the manufacturer in view of the engine and the possible rivals on the market.
At first glance, new cast iron engine covers can be seen, but retaining the original design. This is based on a mixed, tubular steel and aluminum chassis. This latter material appears to be present at its connection to the swingarm pivot.
The body completely covers the frame; and the front has a U-shaped optical group above the front wheel. Something very reminiscent of the Dakar motorcycles. However, both when looking at it from the front and from the side, the bike provides a packaging that does not suggest a light direction. Rather the complete opposite.
In addition, the rims are spoked, but at first glance they seem to be 19” at the front and 17” at the rear. Those used for less extreme use, in which case the 21” and 18” respectively would correspond. The tire-glued fenders are another marker of its not overly off-road use.
If we look at it from above, the tank is very wide, the generous seat narrow, and the space for the passenger very considerate. So it seems that it will have enough autonomy to travel without worries. The instrument cluster is clearly TFT, and should provide a wealth of information and adjustment possibilities.
The suspensions seem to come from some brand that we are not able to identify from the sketch, although in the brakes section there is no doubt. They come from Brembo.
Considering a triumphal entry in the very tough segment of the maxitrail is almost a chimera. However, we will have to wait to see it live, test it, find out about its features, and its price! Before making any value judgments.
With the future Moto Morini 1200 V-Twin, a leap forward is undoubtedly made, in terms of brand growth. And at first glance, the motorcycle is much more attractive and modern than its last adventure maxitrail, the Moto Morini Granpasso, an almost testimonial motorcycle that was discontinued a decade ago.