Moto Morini made its debut in India last year and brought along a handful of products like the X-Cape 650 and the Seiemmezzo Street. While we’ve already ridden and written about the ADV, we were yet to do the same for the Seiemmezzo, until now. And in this story, we’ll give you a close look at Moto Morini’s neo-retro offering.
As mentioned in our comprehensive road test review, the bike is quite simple. It features a round LED headlight and a fairly sporty bodywork overall. Not to mention, the chiseled fuel tank and the single-piece seat add to the visual bulk. However, the rear profile could have looked a bit better to make the overall bike proportionate.
Apart from LED illumination overall, the Seiemmezzo also features a Bluetooth-enabled TFT screen. So, it houses the speedometer, odometer, trip meter, fuel level bar, gear position indicator, tachometer, and other readouts. It even gets a tyre pressure monitoring system for added convenience.
Moto Morini has powered the Seiemmezzo by a 649cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that makes 54bhp at 8,250rpm and 54Nm at 7,000rpm. It’s linked to a six-speed gearbox and gets a slipper clutch. The motor feels in its element at mid-range and even post the 6,500rpm mark, its response is commendable.
We managed to cruise at around 120kmph on the freeway with ease. There’s more juice left in the motor even after the aforementioned mark for quick overtakes. However, there are mild vibrations from the footpegs at the higher revs.
The Seiemmezzo rides on USD front forks and a monoshock setup while the braking hardware comprises dual 298mm front discs and a single 255mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS. Both front and rear springs feel stiff and aid the bike’s sporty character. While the front rides over minor undulations with ease, the rear shock feels a little stiff in its stock setting.
Even the braking hardware offers laudable feedback as there’s enough bite for you to late brake if need be. But it’s the ABS that hinders the rider from making the most of these anchors as it’s intrusive and kicks in a little earlier than expected.
Not to mention, the Pirelli Angel GT tyres also offer good grip so spirited riding with the Seiemmezzo around the corners is fun.
But should you spend Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the Moto Morini Seiemmezzo? Or are you better off its rivals with a similar asking price? Read our road test review of this bike to get your answer.
