The Moto Morini 500 Maestro is a motorcycle model that was released in 1978. It is equipped with a four-stroke, 72-degree V twin engine that has a capacity of 478cc. The engine is belt-driven and uses a single cam to operate pushrod 2 valves per cylinder. The bike is air-cooled and has a compression ratio of 11.2:1. To power the bike, there are two 26mm Dell’Orto carburetors and electronic ignition, which can produce a maximum power of 46 hp or 34.3 kW at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 45 hp or 33.3 lb-ft at 5100 rpm. The bike has a five-speed transmission and a final drive through a chain. The front suspension is equipped with Telehydraulic forks, and the rear suspension is a swinging arm dual adjustable shock system. The front brakes are 2x 260mm discs, while the rear is a single 260mm disc. The front tyre for the bike is 90/90-18, and the rear is 3.50-18. The dry weight of the bike is 167 kg or 368 lbs, and with fuel and other fluids, it goes up to 184 kg or 405.7 lbs. The bike has a fuel capacity of 16 liters or 4.2 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Morini 500 Maestro
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 72 degrees V Twin, belt driven single cam operating pushrod 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 478 cc / 29.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 69 x 64.2 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Induction | 2x 26mm Dell’Orto carburetors |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 46 hp / 34.3 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 45 hp / 33.3 lb-ft @ 5100 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm dual adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes | 2x 260mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight | 167 kg / 368 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 184 kg / 405.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
