2026 Moto Morini Vettore 450 Review: 16 Fast Facts

Moto Morini’s 2026 Vettore 450 isn’t just another rebadged CFMoto Ibex 450—it’s a deliberate reimagining that borrows the Ibex’s bones but wears its own Italian styling and ergonomics.

Both bikes share the same $6,499 sticker, but the Vettore’s differences are substantial enough to make it a distinct machine.

The Vettore rolls on 8.2 inches of fork travel and 7.5 inches of rear wheel travel (versus 7.9 inches at both ends on the Ibex), and it’s geared taller with a 15-/46-tooth final drive (the Ibex uses a 14-/47 setup).

It also packs a 4.9-gallon fuel tank (0.3 gallons more than the Ibex), a 6-position adjustable handlebar, a two-piece seat, and a standard centerstand that’s a $280 option on the Ibex.

The rear disc is beefier at 255mm (240mm on the Ibex), and the Vettore’s high front fender contrasts with the Ibex’s low-mounted unit.

The dash is a 6-inch TFT (versus a 5-inch TFT on the Ibex), and the Vettore’s switchgear is backlit.

Styling is all Moto Morini, and the curb weight tips the scales at about 465 pounds—40 pounds heavier than the Ibex.

The Vettore’s party piece is its torquey 270-degree parallel-twin engine, a DOHC, liquid-cooled 449cc unit that Moto Morini claims makes 45 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and 31 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm.

The firing order mimics a 90-degree V-twin, delivering a smooth, linear powerband that hooks up well in the dirt without sudden wheelies.

Power delivery is mellow rather than explosive, making it easy to cruise at 80 mph all day without stress.

The electronics are basic but effective: two ride modes (Street/All Roads and Off-Road) toggle ABS and traction control, with the Off-Road mode disabling rear ABS and traction control by default.

Riders can manually adjust ABS and TC independently through the dash menu, though the system’s front-only ABS can feel intrusive on rough dirt roads, requiring careful brake modulation.

The 6-inch TFT dash is sharp and intuitive, though switching modes requires deliberate button presses—likely a legal safeguard.

The display defaults to the All Roads mode on startup, and warning icons are embedded in the screen rather than framed around it.

Vibration is minimal at low revs, barely noticeable at idle, but creeps in above 80 mph, becoming intrusive just past 90 mph.

The 6-speed transmission shifts flawlessly, and the clutch pull is light enough for all-day comfort, even in punishing off-road sections. A quickshifter isn’t fitted, but the clutch refuses to fade even under heavy abuse.

Ergonomics are a highlight: the seat height is a manageable 33.1 inches, and the midsection is slim despite the 4.9-gallon tank.

The handlebar offers six positions for fine-tuning, and the rider triangle is compact when seated, more akin to a naked sportbike than a traditional ADV.

Off-road riders can remove the rubber footpeg inserts for extra legroom, while street-focused riders can keep them for a tighter riding position.

The Vettore’s blend of Italian flair, off-road competence, and street manners makes it a compelling package—especially at $6,499—but its heavier weight and taller gearing demand rider adaptation.