- Parallel-twin engine produces 81bhp and 70Nm
- 250mm suspension travel at both ends and 280mm ground clearance
- Brembo brakes, tubeless wire-spoke wheels and 20-litre fuel tank
Moto Morini has unwrapped the new Camel at EICMA 2026 bringing back one of its familiar names from the 1980s. This new adventure has a 670cc parallel-twin engine, long-travel suspension and a 21-inch front wheel for off-road use. Probably even more than the existing X-Cape adventure range with its substantial ground clearance and adjustable suspension setup.
The original Camel arrived in the early 1980s and became associated with the growing popularity of adventure riding and events such as the Paris-Dakar Rally. The latest version takes inspiration through its sand-coloured bodywork, black panels and relatively simple design. The motorcycle features a tall windscreen, angular LED headlamp, sculpted fuel tank and a two-piece seat. There is also an exposed rear subframe and a luggage rack giving it the appearance of a motorcycle developed for long-distance exploration.
Its 670cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin puts out 81bhp at 10,000rpm and 70Nm at 7,000rpm. The Camel should offer sufficient performance for highway touring and occasional demanding off-road riding. Chassis uses a chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame paired with a single-piece aluminium swingarm. It comes equipped with fully adjustable suspension allowing riders to alter preload, compression and rebound damping. The front features a 48mm upside-down fork offering 250mm of travel and the rear gets a progressive linkage-type monoshock with an identical 250mm of wheel travel.
Camel also gets a proper off-road-oriented wheel combination with a 21-inch front and an 18-inch rear wire-spoke wheel. Both use tubeless tyres for easy puncture repairs. Braking is handled by Brembo components comprising twin 300mm discs at the front and a single 255mm disc at the rear. The motorcycle also receives switchable ABS allowing riders to adjust the braking assistance for off-road riding. This is complemented by ride-by-wire throttle control, multiple riding modes and multi-level adjustable traction control.
Equipment package includes Bluetooth connectivity and navigation support through the Moto Morini smartphone application. One of the Camel’s most striking specifications is its 280mm ground clearance. Should allow it to negotiate deep ruts, rocks and uneven trails without the underside coming into contact with obstacles. This also contributes to an 850mm seat height which could be challenging for shorter riders. Camel has a declared dry weight of 200kg and comes with a 20 litre fuel tank.
