The local adventure-touring motorcycles segment has further expanded with the arrival of the new 2026 Morbidelli T502X and T252X.
Officially brought in by MForce Bike Holdings, this adventure-tourer duo retails from RM28,888 for the midsize T502X and RM16,888 for the smaller T252X, with said prices inclusive of a standard 2-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects.
T520X (RM28,888) – New Middleweight ADV Contender
We’ll start with the T502X, where this middleweight tourer is being powered by a 486-cc two-cylinder four-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC engine delivering 47.5 PS and 45 Nm. Power is then sent to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch assist and chain final drive.
Some standard hardware primed to the T502X include upside-down telescopic front forks, a multi-link shock absorber at the rear with adjustable preload, double floating front disc brakes with two-piston J-Juan callipers, single-piston J-Juan rear calliper, plus 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels shod in 110/80-19 and 150/70-17 Pirelli tyres, respectively.
Dimension-wise, the T502X comes with a 1,465 mm wheelbase, while its seat height measures 830 mm with an 18-litre fuel tank. As for storage, this middleweight ADV comes standard with 32-litre side panniers and a 45-litre top box, while the whole bike tips the scale at 210 kg, Morbidelli claims.
As for the riding amenities, buyers will get a 7-inch TFT LCD metre display, full LED lights on both ends, smartphone connectivity via the Morbidelli mobile app, selectable riding modes including off-road ones, traction control, tyre pressure monitoring system, and an adjustable windshield.
T252X (RM16,888) – New Entry-Level Adventure-Tourer
Next is the T252X, which is a smaller, sub-250-cc twin of the T502X, also featuring two colour options—Bulk Black and Tundra White.
And as its name suggests, this entry-level ADV rocks a 249.5-cc two-cylinder four-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC engine producing 34 PS and 21 Nm, with power going through the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch and chain final drive.
As for the hardware list, the T252X comes with upside-down telescopic front forks and a preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear, while braking is done by single hydraulic disc brakes with a four-piston calliper in front and single-piston one at the rear. The whole bike rolls on a 19-inch front wheel and a smaller 17-inch rear one, wearing 110/80 and 150/60 Pirelli tyres, respectively.
In terms of dimensions, the new T252X comes with a 1,405 mm wheelbase and a seat height of 820 mm, while the whole bike weighs 180 kg, Morbidelli claims. Its fuel tank capacity reads at 18 litres, while both the side panniers and the top box come standard with the motorbike.
Other key amenities primed here include a 7-inch vertical TFT LCD display with Bluetooth connectivity, two USB charging ports, plus a slew of rider assist functions including dual-channel ABS, traction control, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and three selectable riding modes.
