Phelon & Moore is expanding its motorcycle range for 2027, with the arrival of two new adventure bikes revealed at EICMA 2026. The Capetown 5X and Capetown 5 Rally join the existing Capetown 7 family, giving the revived brand a smaller-capacity option aimed at riders looking for something more accessible.
Both new models are built around a 449cc parallel-twin engine, with the two bikes sharing much of their underlying specification but taking different approaches to adventure riding. The 5X is designed as an all-rounder, intended to cover everything from commuting and touring to the occasional excursion onto the dirt, while the Rally gets a slightly more serious off-road makeover.
The arrival of the new models is another step in Phelon & Moore’s attempt to establish itself in the modern motorcycle market following its revival in 2022. The company first showed its new range in full at EICMA 2025, with the Capetown 7 adventure bikes, Panther cruisers, Panthette scooters and Brighton modern classics forming the basis of its return.
Phelon & Moore Capetown 5X and 5 Rally
The two new Capetown models share a 449cc parallel-twin engine producing a claimed 46.5hp (34.2kW), putting them into the A2 licence category. Both are Euro 5+ compliant and come with a seven-inch connected TFT display, full LED lighting, heated grips, adjustable suspension and an adjustable windscreen.
There is also a set of tubeless spoked wheels, an aluminium engine guard and a two-position adjustable seat, with Phelon & Moore saying the ergonomics have been developed to give riders a natural riding position when tackling more challenging terrain.
The Capetown 5X gets a 19-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear, with suspension travel comparable to that of the larger Capetown 7. Its lower front mudguard and rear luggage rack point towards a bike intended to spend most of its time on the road, although the wheel sizes and protective equipment should give it some ability to venture further afield.
The Capetown 5 Rally takes a more dirt-focused approach, gaining a 21-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear, along with around 50mm more suspension travel than the 5X. It also gets a high-mounted front mudguard, giving it a more traditional off-road adventure bike appearance.
Phelon & Moore confirms wider 2027 range
Alongside the two new Capetown models, Phelon & Moore has confirmed that its existing Capetown 7, Brighton and Panthette families will continue into the 2027 model year.
The Capetown 7 remains the larger adventure offering, with the 7S aimed at sport touring and the 7X getting equipment more suited to off-road riding. There is also the Pininfarina-designed version of the 7X, which gains its own styling details and finishes.
The Brighton range consists of the Brighton 6 Roadster, Brighton 6 Scrambler and Brighton 125. The two larger models use a 550cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine producing 35kW and 55Nm, while the smaller Brighton 125 gets a liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine.
The Panthette family covers the scooter market, with the adventure-styled Panthette X available with 125cc and 300cc engines, while the more urban-focused Panthette S comes in 125cc and 200cc liquid-cooled versions, alongside an air-cooled 125cc option.
Phelon & Moore’s British heritage, but Chinese-built motorcycles
Although Phelon & Moore is a historic British name, the company has been fairly open about the international nature of its modern operation. The brand says its motorcycles are designed and developed in Italy, with manufacturing taking place in China through selected partners and suppliers.
The original Phelon & Moore company was founded in 1904 in Yorkshire, England, and became best known for its Panther motorcycles, with production eventually ending in 1966.
The modern business was re-established in 2022 by a group of investors with experience in the automotive and motorcycle industries. It is now building a distribution network across several European markets, including Italy, Poland, Portugal and Greece, while also expanding into Latin America.
The Capetown 5 models give the company another part of the adventure market to target, sitting beneath the larger 693cc Capetown 7 range. Whether they can establish themselves against the established middleweight adventure competition will depend on their pricing, dealer support and, ultimately, how they ride.
Phelon & Moore has yet to announce UK pricing or availability for the new models.
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