In January, Moto Morini, the Italian motorcycle brand founded in 1937, announced its entry into the US market, expanding its global presence, including operations in Italy and India. and Asia. At the time, the company did not specify which motorcycles would be introduced in the US market, but on July 12 it announced the release of its Seiemmezzo STR 2023 street bike. .
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Moto Morini calls the Seiemmezzo STR “an exceptional blend of style, comfort and high-end features typically found on more expensive machines.” The STR is powered by a liquid-cooled 649cc Twin-Twin engine with DOHC and 8 valves per cylinder that produces 61 hp at 8,250 rpm and 39.8 lb-ft of torque at 7,000 rpm.
The Seiemmezzo STR features a fully adjustable KYB suspension, with a 43 mm upside-down fork providing 4.7 inches of travel and a single rear shock, which also offers 4.7 inches of travel. Braking comes from 2-piston floating brake calipers with 298 mm discs at the front and 2-piston single-piston calipers with 255 mm discs at the rear. Bosch ABS is standard. The bike has a steel trellis frame and aluminum rear swingarm, and rides on tubeless light-alloy wheels (18-inch front, 17-inch rear) with TPMS and wrapped in Pirelli Angel GT tyres. It has an approximate seat height of 32 inches, 4.2 gal. tank, and comes with a dry weight of 441 lb.
The Seiemmezzo STR features a 5-inch color TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, full LED lighting and a backlit steering wheel controller, and is available in Metallic Red, Vivid White, and Anthracite Smoke starting at $7,499. .
Chris McGee, COO, said: “We are excited to bring the Moto Morini brand to the United States. “STR is just one example that reflects Moto Morini’s mantra of exceptional performance, quality and craftsmanship. It’s a great looking machine and super fun to drive.”
In addition to the STR, Moto Morini also offers the Seiemmezzo SCR Scrambler and the X-Cape Adventouring model. Each has the same 649cc engine as the STR.
For more information, visit US Moto Morini website.
