Moto Morini 500 Maestro (1978)

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