Moto Morini Rumble bobber introduced
Moto Morini’s future may be unclear in certain parts of Europe but it is powering forward with yet another new model.
Way back in 1965, Jackie DeShannon sang: “What the world needs now is… more 350cc bobbers made in China.”
OK, that’s not exactly what she sang, but if she had, China-owned Italian brand Moto Morini would be granting her wish with this little V-twin machine: the new Rumble.
Described by Moto Morini as “vintage minimalism, reinterpreted with a contemporary twist,” the Rumble is powered by a 350cc liquid-cooled 60-degree V-twin that we’d assume is the same powerplant found in the brand’s recently announced Moto Morini 3 ½ Sport.
In this application, the engine promises peak outputs of 32 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 22 lb-ft at 5,500 rpm – the same figures claimed by the 3 ½ Sport.
“Inspired by early 20th-century aesthetics, [the Rumble] is enriched with muscular lines and vintage details, creating an underground look reminiscent of action movies,” claims a seemingly unironic media release.
The presence of belt drive means you won’t have to be lying on the floor to do basic chain maintenance, and a 740mm seat height means most riders will be able to throw a leg over.
As with a number of other Moto Morini models, the Rumble claims to have an “integrated navigation system,” which is a phrasing that confuses us a little. Is it a system that runs off your phone via an app, or a stand-alone GPS of the sort that you would find in high-end models from the likes of BMW and Harley-Davidson. That’s unknown, but we are leaning toward Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn through your smartphone.
“Rumble is the ideal companion for those who want to get around town and enjoy the most scenic routes,” states Moto Morini. “In an era where motorcycles represent freedom, Rumble becomes the icon of a new era: not just a means of transportation, but a true experience of style and adventure.”
It’s uncertain when or if the Rumble will be coming to the UK. The brand suffered a bit of a setback recently when it lost its distributor in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, and Austria. We’d assume that another importer/distributor will carry the Moto Morini banner forward in 2026 but at present it’s unclear as to who.
2026 Moto Morini Rumble specs
ENGINE | 50.3cc liquid-cooled 60-degree V-twin |
POWER | 32 bhp at 8500 rpm |
TORQUE | 22 lb-ft at 5500 rpm |
TOP SPEED | 87 mph |
SEAT HEIGHT | 740 mm |
DRY WEIGHT | 177 kg |
FUEL CAPACITY | 14.5 litres |
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Chris Cope is a fourth-generation journalist, originally from Texas. He has lived in the UK for roughly two decades and has been writing about motorcycles for most of that time. He has written for dozens of publications and websites in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
