New version of the X-Cape gets an SC project exhaust and off-road focused hardware.

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Italian marque Moto Morini revealed a new, off-road-focused version of its X-Cape 650 motorcycle, dubbed the X-Cape ADV-R. Showcased at the recently-concluded EICMA trade show, the ADV-R is essentially a hardcore, rally version of the X-Cape middleweight adventure tourer.

For the Basella Race, Mena was competing in the MaxiTrail class, pitting him against bikes like the Ducati DesertX, Yamaha Tenere 700 and Triumph Tiger 900. The big-name bikes were joined by big-name riders, with Pol Tarres taking the win, in front of French enduro star Antoine Meo, and Gerard Farres rounding out the podium. And to say the plucky Italian did well is an understatement, crossing the line just 1m26sec behind the winner – not bad against such established, big-name competition.

Like the standard X-Cape, the ADV-R gets fully adjustable Marzocchi suspension at both ends and a 7.0-inch TFT screen. The engine is identical too, as it uses a 649cc, parallel twin, liquid-cooled engine that puts out 60hp. For now, the X-Cape ADV-R remains a one-off, as Moto Morini is yet to announce any plans to put it into production.

Another interesting production bike in the MaxiTrail class at the event was the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 ridden by Joan Pedrero. He managed to pilot the 240kg heavyweight to a very respectable 6^th place, just 25secs behind Pol Tarres on his much lighter and more off-road-focused Tenere 700!

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