Ducati Multistrada 1200 versus Moto Morini X-Cape

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Ducati

Ducati Multistrada 1200

Adventure
Moto Morini

Moto Morini X-Cape

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2010 bis 2018
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 7.899 €
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Pros:
  • Power
  • Sound
  • Precise chassis
  • Space
Pros:
  • Independent design
  • Comfortable tourer
  • conspicuously stable road holding
  • Price / Performance
Cons:
  • Sparse furnishings
Cons:
  • Windshield makes noise
  • Tight performance
  • Gearbox a bit choppy

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.529 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.495 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
232 kg
Wheelbase: 1.470 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.390 mm
Seat :
820 mm until : 845 mm
Weight :
213 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Motor design: 2-cylinder series, four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 248 km/h
Performance: 152 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 128 NM bei 7.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 60 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 56 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre

Chassis

Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
Frame type:
Steel bridge frame (steel)
Rear suspension:
Aluminium swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/80-19
Rear tyres: 150/70-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Double disc ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 255 mm)

Superbike for everyday use

What's stuck? The Multistrada is a capped superbike that is suitable for everyday use, allows long tours at a time, is fast and also ensures the passenger a comfortable livelihood.

It offers almost the same riding performance as a superbike, the same stability when it needs to go faster and packs a wendigkeit. It is the superbike for the rider, who no longer wants to edge on the motorcycle, but may enjoy the upright posture.
With her whole facility she enjoyed Dietmar and me a lot.

For everyone else, think about it well. If you don't want to be constantly challenged, who enjoys the peace, who gets the constant roar ingenuity on your nerves, who wants to cruise first – let it stay.

The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Used (3 years old): 12,000€
  • Years built: 2010-2018
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: red, white, grey

Conclusion - what sticks

The Moto Morini X-Cape 650 is a good adventure bike for little money. There is still room for improvement and updating, but we didn't notice any really bad things. The machine drives great and impresses with a very well balanced road holding and a comfortable seating position. Only the somewhat limited performance spoils the impression a bit - but of course only if you demand it from an adventure bike at all.
 
The test machine was kindly provided to us by Stephan from Lübeck. Stephan is an "old hand" when it comes to motorcycles and appreciates the X-Cape as a tourer - just like his wife, who says she feels particularly comfortable here as a pillion passenger...

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 7.985 €
  • Availability: since 2023
  • Colors: White, Red, Gray