Moto Morini 500 Sport (1984-86)

The Moto Morini 500 Sport is a motorcycle manufactured from 1984 to 1986. It has a four-stroke V-twin engine with a capacity of 478 cc, delivering 46 hp at 7500 rpm and a torque of 45 hp at 5100 rpm. The engine features a belt-driven single cam operating pushrod and two valves per cylinder. The bike is air-cooled, has a compression ratio of 11.2:1 and is equipped with 2x 26mm Dell’Orto carburetors and electronic ignition. It has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension consists of 35mm Marzocchi forks with 140mm wheel travel and the rear suspension includes Marzocchi shocks with 63.5mm wheel travel. Braking is provided by twin 260mm discs at the front and a single 260mm disc at the rear. The bike features a 90/90-18 front tire and 3.50-18 rear tire. It has a dry weight of 167 kg and a wet weight of 184 kg, with a fuel capacity of 16 liters. The bike has a standing 1/4 mile time of 15.3 seconds at a speed of 83 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Morini 500 Sport

Year: 1984 – 86
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