Moto Morini X-Cape 700: new Red Edition for 2027

Moto Morini is expanding the X-Cape 700 range with the Red Edition. Announced for 2027, this version combines Smoky Anthracite paintwork with red spoked wheels. In terms of features, it follows the Gold Edition. Both come with a heated seat, heated grips and traction control as standard.

The technical basis is a liquid-cooled 693 cc parallel twin with Euro 5+ homologation. Moto Morini quotes 70 hp or 51.5 kW at 8,500 rpm and 68 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Two overhead camshafts operate eight valves, and the fuel injection comes from Bosch. According to the manufacturer, the smooth and progressive power delivery is designed to suit both everyday riding and longer trips.

A steel trellis frame is paired with an aluminium swingarm. The X-Cape 700 rolls on a 19-inch wheel at the front and a 17-inch wheel at the rear. According to Moto Morini, this combination is meant to bridge road riding and trips on unpaved tracks. An anti-hopping clutch is also part of the package.

The 48 mm Kayaba upside-down fork is adjustable for preload, rebound and compression. At the rear, a Kayaba shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping does the work. On the spoked-wheel version, preload is remotely adjustable. Suspension travel is 175 mm at the front and 165 mm at the rear.

Brembo supplies the braking system, with two 298 mm discs and floating two-piston calipers at the front. At the rear, a 255 mm disc and a two-piston caliper are used. The Bosch ABS can be switched off. Ground clearance is 200 mm according to the data sheet.

The cast-wheel version comes in Black Ebony and runs road tyres. On the spoked-wheel versions, Moto Morini fits Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres. These versions also get a centre stand and a forward-facing dashcam whose recordings can be managed via smartphone.

The Gold Edition adds gold spoked wheels, a heated seat, heated grips and traction control to these features. The press release lists Red Passion, Carrara White and Black Ebony as colours. The new Red Edition adopts this extended feature set but visually goes for Smoky Anthracite and red spoked wheels.

A 7-inch TFT display offers navigation via a dedicated app. USB and USB-C ports allow electronic devices to be charged. Further features include LED headlights, tyre pressure monitoring, hand guards, an adjustable windscreen, a mid-mounted exhaust and heat shields on the engine.

The handlebar can be set in three positions. Standard seat height is 845 mm; an accessory seat lowers it to 820 mm. A higher seat is also available. According to the manufacturer, the ergonomics are designed to allow a relaxed posture for everyday riding and touring. The genuine accessories range also includes a three-piece aluminium luggage system, engine crash bars, a sump guard and a radiator guard. A larger windscreen and a flat rally seat round out the selection. A heated seat and heated grips are offered as accessories for versions not equipped with them. An SC-Project exhaust system is also available.

The following figures come from the technical data sheet in the press release. The weights stated are explicitly dry weights.

For the versions currently on sale, Moto Morini is running a promotion until 31 December 2026 with discounts of up to 700 euros. The press release lists the following prices:

The promotional prices are marked F.C. in the source. There is no clear assignment to Germany or Austria, nor any explanation of this price marking. The amounts should therefore not be understood as confirmed German or Austrian retail prices. The Red Edition is announced for launch in 2027; no price has been given yet.