Moto Morini 500 Sport (1978-80)

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.

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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