Chinese motorcycle companies continue to enter the US market under their own names, with Kove, Voge and CFMoto among the examples. Moto Morini takes a different route in terms of identity: it uses a historic Italian name, is headquartered in Milan, and produces its motorcycles through Chinese manufacturing by its parent company, Zhongneng Vehicle Group.

Founded in 1937, Moto Morini built its first motorcycles after World War II and experienced peaks and valleys over the decades that followed. Zhongneng acquired the company in 2018, after which Moto Morini was relaunched with a new motorcycle line. The 2026 Vettore 450 is part of that modern phase.

A close relationship with the CFMoto Ibex 450

The Vettore 450 shares its platform with the CFMoto Ibex 450. Both use a 449cc parallel-twin engine, with a counterbalancer, a 270-degree crankshaft, and a six-speed transmission. The Moto Morini also has a slipper-assist clutch, adjustable KYB suspension, a steel frame, and 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels. Its rally tower and dash have proportions similar to those of the Ibex, while the two motorcycles have nearly identical rider aids, according to the comparison.

Both motorcycles are stated at $6,499. Moto Morini’s differentiation at that price comes through equipment: the Vettore includes a centerstand, a larger fuel tank, and a slightly larger TFT display. The bigger tank also contributes to greater wet weight. The tested Vettore weighed 475 pounds on the publication’s electronic scales.

What the dyno shows

On Cycle World’s dynamometer, the Vettore 450 produced 35 horsepower at 7,600 rpm and 27 foot-pounds of torque at 6,300 rpm. On the same dyno, the CFMoto Ibex 450 produced 37 horsepower at 8,900 rpm and 27.1 foot-pounds of torque at 5,500 rpm.

The power curves are similar, although the results are not identical. The Vettore delivers slightly more immediate torque just off idle, while the Ibex makes more peak power and continues farther into over-rev. Those figures alone are unlikely to determine a buyer’s choice. Styling, equipment, dealer networks, availability and brand identity may matter just as much, particularly as Moto Morini and CFMoto compete for the same customer in a segment with many strong options.