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At EICMA 2025, Morbidelli Adds 500 Adventure and 650 Cruiser as Kawasaki Reveals 2026 Ninja ZX-10R

EICMA sets the stage for 2026 European launches built around aerodynamics, electronics and connectivity.

Overview

  • Morbidelli unveiled the T502XR light adventure bike with a 486 cc L-twin rated at 47.6 hp, 21/18-inch tubeless spoked wheels, long‑travel suspension, four ride modes, and switchable Bosch ABS, plus a 7-inch TFT with connectivity and heated contact points.
  • The T502XR is slated for European availability in the first half of 2026, presented in Heritage Celeste and White liveries echoing the brand’s 1970s GP colors.
  • Morbidelli also introduced the C652V cruiser with a 650 cc V‑twin producing 55.7 hp and 62 Nm, belt final drive, an aluminum double-cradle frame, standard traction control with two ride modes, and a removable passenger seat for a bobber setup.
  • The C652V features dual front 300 mm discs with ABS, an 18.5‑liter tank, full LED lighting, and is scheduled to reach European dealers in the early months of 2026.
  • Kawasaki’s 2026 Ninja ZX-10R debuts integrated winglets that raise downforce by 25%, pairs a Euro5+ 998 cc inline‑four rated at 203 hp and 114 Nm with BFF/BFRC lite suspension and Brembo M50 brakes, and adds a 5-inch TFT with Rideology app support, voice commands, and step‑by‑step navigation; a ZX‑10RR variant continues with Pankl rods and pistons and includes an Öhlins steering damper.