Moto Morini is one of Italy’s lesser-known motorcycle brands, but it has a long history going back to the 1930s. Once a small family-run company, it went through several ownership changes before ending up with China’s Zhongneng Vehicle Group in 2018. Since then, Moto Morini has been working to re-establish itself globally, aiming to offer European styling and engineering at more accessible price points.
One of its latest efforts is a mid-sized adventure bike that was first revealed at EICMA 2024. It was called the Alltrhike, a name meant to blend “all-terrain” and “hike,” but one that landed awkwardly for a lot of riders (myself included). Now there’s an update: for the US market, the bike will reportedly launch under a new name, the Vettore.
That news comes via Dennis Chung at Motorcycle.com, who spotted VIN filings confirming the rebadge.
The bike itself hasn’t changed. It’s still powered by a 450cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine making a claimed 44.8 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and 31.0 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. Suspension is handled by a 41 mm Kayaba inverted fork with 210 mm of travel and a fully adjustable Kayaba monoshock at the rear with 190mm of travel.
Brakes include a 320 mm front disc with a radial four-piston caliper and a 255 mm disc in the rear with a two-piston setup. ABS is dual-channel and can be turned off for off-road riding. It rolls on a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel with wire spokes, and it offers 8.5 inches of ground clearance. Claimed dry weight is 419 pounds, and the seat height is 33.1 inches.
Moto Morini plans to offer two trims. The base version comes in black or green, while a higher-spec version in white adds heated grips, heated seat, handguards, and upgraded tires. Both versions include a TFT display with built-in navigation, USB and USB-C ports, an adjustable windscreen, and a center stand.
So why does this matter? Because small bikes rule, that's why. They’re fun, easy to ride, and more than capable of serious adventure. The Vettore might not have the brand power of a Ducati, BMW, or even a Royal Enfield, but it has the right mix of features to appeal to new riders and seasoned explorers alike.
So what do you think? Is Vettore a better name than Alltrhike? More importantly, would you ride this as your everyday lightweight ADV bike? Sound off in the comments below.
Source: Motorcycle.com
