Moto Morini X-Cape versus Kawasaki Versys 650

Moto Morini X-Cape

Adventure

Kawasaki Versys 650

Crossover

How does a cheap adventure bike with 60 hp from Italy perform?

The Moto Morini X-Cape 650 is a real eye-catcher. For less than 8,000 euros you can get a full-fledged adventure bike, which is also suitable for long tours for two. However, the driver has to deal with something... weiter

Moto Morini X-Cape im Test

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Comfortable cross-over bike for approx. 9,000 euros in the test

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Kawasaki Versys 650 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

Built von 2007 bis 2024~

RRP 7.899 €

RRP 8.745 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Independent design
Comfortable tourer
conspicuously stable road holding
Price / Performance

Pros:

Very comfortable travel steamer
Easy to use without a lot of bells and whistles
Really good brakes!
Stable, confidence-inspiring handling
Large tank, low consumption, long range

Cons:

Windshield makes noise
Tight performance
Gearbox a bit choppy

Cons:

Performance for two with luggage a bit scarce
No cruise control available

Dimensions & Weight

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

Wheelbase: 1.415 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.400 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 219 (max: 429 ) kg

Engine

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

Motor design: Liquid-cooled four-stroke in-line two-cylinder 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

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

Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 67 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 61 NM bei 7.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 467 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Steel bridge frame (steel)
Rear suspension:
Aluminium swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/80-19
Rear tyres: 150/70-17

Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel)

Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down telescopic fork (travel 150 mm)

Rear suspension:
Horizontal back-link gas pressure shock absorber with remote access hydraulically adjustable spring base (travel 145 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)

Brakes

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

Front brake
Double Petal brake discs (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single Petal brake disc (∅ 250 mm)

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...

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