The second cruiser in our fleet, but a fundamentally different character from the Road Falcon: the Morbidelli runs a genuine V-twin engine instead of a parallel-twin, giving it a different, deeper "bassy" sound and vibration that plenty of cruiser riders count as part of the appeal. The Morbidelli name is Italian, with a real racing pedigree (championship titles in the 125cc and 250cc Grand Prix classes back in the 1970s) — the rights to it have belonged since 2024 to the same group that owns Keeway, so this isn't a name coincidence, it's an officially revived brand on a new technical base. View the Morbidelli C252V in our catalog.

Specs:

  • Engine: 249cc, V-twin, 4-stroke, 8-valve, SOHC, liquid-cooled
  • Power: about 25.5 hp at 9,000 rpm
  • Torque: 25 Nm at 5,500 rpm
  • Transmission: 6-speed manual with slipper clutch
  • Drive: belt drive — a rarity for the class. In practice, that means no chain lubing or tensioning, and no rust from the rain
  • Seat height: 690mm — one of the lowest in the fleet
  • Weight: ~200 kg
  • Tank: 15.5 L
  • Ground clearance: 173mm
  • Brakes: 320mm front disc (4-piston caliper), 260mm rear (2-piston); dual-channel Bosch ABS and traction control as standard
  • Front: inverted (USD) fork, 37mm, 115mm travel; rear: twin shocks with 5-step preload adjustment
  • Claimed top speed — 125 km/h

What owners say: the model is very new to the market, so there isn't years of ownership history yet, but early press test rides highlight surprisingly light handling for a cruiser with such a long wheelbase — the turning radius doesn't give away the bike's size. The V-twin engine is described as visually striking (visible beneath the tank, with faux cooling fins and chrome trim) and noticeably deeper-sounding than a typical 250cc parallel-twin.

Who it's for: riders who specifically want V-twin cruiser character (not a parallel-twin like the Road Falcon) — more pronounced vibration and a bassier engine note, plus a belt instead of a chain — no lubing or tensioning, no rust in the rain.

Where it shines on Bali: the same niche as the Road Falcon — relaxed coastal routes, Sanur, Nusa Dua; the belt drive and low seat make it especially comfortable for anyone who wants a relaxed cruiser style without worrying about a chain.