Moto Morini 500 Sport (1981-83)

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.

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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