The Moto Morini 500 Sport was produced between 1981 and 1983. It boasts a four-stroke, 72-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 478cc and a compression ratio of 11.2:1. The engine is belt-driven, with a single cam operating pushrod and 2 valves per cylinder. The bike is cooled by air and has 2x 26mm Dell’Orto carburetors for induction. The electronic ignition system is kick-started, and it generates a maximum power of 46hp at 7500rpm and a torque of 45hp at 5100rpm. It has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension features 35mm Marzocchi forks, while the rear suspension uses Marzocchi shocks. With a dry weight of 167kg, the bike is relatively lightweight, and it has a fuel capacity of 16 litres. It can reach a maximum speed of 83mph, and it can complete standing quarter-miles in 15.3 seconds. The bike has 2x 260mm discs as front brakes and a single 260mm disc at the rear. It features a 90/90-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Morini 500 Sport
| Year | 1981 – 83 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
