Moto Morini may wear an Italian badge, but let’s be real: it’s now backed by Chinese ownership under the Zhongneng Vehicle Group. And while that might make some purists raise an eyebrow, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. If anything, it’s part of a broader trend reshaping the motorcycle industry: heritage names getting a second lease on life thanks to fresh capital and global manufacturing muscle.
It’s how you get a bike like the Alltrhike, a new small-displacement ADV machine that aims to bring Moto Morini back into the conversation, and maybe even onto your shortlist.
Adventure bikes in the 400cc to 500cc space are hotter than ever. They’re lighter, more affordable, and far more beginner-friendly than their full-sized siblings. For riders who don’t need to blast across continents or who just want something nimble for local trails, this segment is hitting a sweet spot. And the fact that more manufacturers, from legacy Euro brands to aggressive Chinese newcomers, are entering the ring means one thing: competition is fierce, and that’s great for riders like you and me.
The weirdly named yet seemingly capable Alltrhike slots right into this mix. Now, the name Alltrhike might sound a bit odd at first, but it's Moto Morini's attempt to blend "all-terrain" with "hike," pointing to the bike’s go-anywhere capability and its goal of getting riders to explore beyond the pavement. It clearly follows the tire tracks of bikes like the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and CFMoto’s Ibex 450, which have proven there’s real appetite for small, capable ADV machines that don’t cost an arm and a leg.
Given that momentum, it’s not a stretch to think Moto Morini could find an audience for the Alltrhike in markets like the US, where practical, go-anywhere bikes are gaining serious traction among younger, more adventure-focused riders.
On paper, the Alltrhike is pretty straightforward. It’s powered by a 450cc liquid-cooled parallel twin that makes 44 horsepower and 32 pound-feet of torque which is just enough to cruise at around 90 miles per hour on open roads. The engine is supposedly tuned more for tractability than high-revving madness, too.
The Alltrhike rides on a steel frame with an aluminum swingarm, backed by a 41mm Kayaba fork offering 208mm of travel, plus a rear monoshock with remote preload adjustment. The 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels are true ADV-enduro fare, shod in dual-sport tires and built for mixed terrain.
Braking duties are handled by discs front and rear, supported by ABS and traction control. And while it won’t wow anyone with cutting-edge tech, it does cover the essentials: an adjustable windscreen, a nav system, USB charging ports, and even a center stand for trail-side maintenance. The seat sits at 840mm, which is a bit on the taller side, approachable nonetheless, and the total weight comes in at around 419 pounds.
Moto Morini is also offering two trims: the standard version in black and green, and a High Equipped variant in white that adds handguards, heated grips, and a heated seat—welcome touches for anyone riding through colder weather or higher elevations.
Pre-orders are already open in Europe, and the Alltrhike is expected to hit showrooms by September, just in time for riders to chase cooler autumn weather. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet, and there’s no official word on a US launch, but if Morini’s ambitions include expanding into more global markets, this would be the bike to do it with.
Source: Moto Morini
