The Moto Morini 500 Sport was a motorcycle produced from 1978 to 1980. It featured a four-stroke, 72 degrees V Twin engine with a capacity of 478cc and a compression ratio of 11.2:1. The ignition was electronic and it had a kick starting mechanism. The motorcycle produced a maximum power of 46 hp and a maximum torque of 45 hp. It had a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. For suspension, it had 35mm Marzocchi forks and Marzocchi shocks with 63.5mm wheel travel. The front brakes consisted of two 260mm discs and the rear brake was a single 260mm disc. The front tire was a 90/90-18 and the rear tire was a 3.50-18. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 167 kg and the fuel capacity was 16 liters. It could reach a top speed of 83 mph and had a standing 1/4 mile time of 15.3 seconds.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Morini 500 Sport
| Year | 1978 – 80 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 35mm Marzocchi forks, 140mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension | Marzocchi shocks, 63.5mm wheel travel |
| 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 |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 15.3 sec / 83 mph |
