The Moto Morini 501 Coguaro is a motorcycle model from 1989 with a four stroke, 72-degree V-twin engine, belt-driven single cam, and 2 valves per cylinder. The bike has a capacity of 507 cc and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. It has 2 Dell’Orto carburetors, electronic ignition and an electric starter, while the wet, cable-operated clutch is managed by a 6-speed transmission. The Morini 501 Coguaro features front telescopic forks and an alloy swinging arm single shocks suspension at the rear, with a single 260mm disc and single 230mm disc brake. The front and rear tires are 3.00-21 and 4.00-18 respectively, while the wet weight measures 203 kg/47.5 lbs, and it has a 22-liter/5.8 US gal fuel capacity. It has a maximum power of 42 hp/31 kW @ 8500 rpm. The motorcycle was tested in the Adventure Group test Motosprint in 1988 and 1989.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Morini 501 Coguaro
| Year | 1989 – |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 72 degrees V Twin, belt driven single cam operating pushrod 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 507 cc / 30.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 71 x 64 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Induction | 2x Dell’Orto carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 42 hp / 31 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Alloy swinging arm single shocks |
| Front Brakes | Single 260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| Wet weight | 203 kg / 47.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Road Test | Adventure Group test Motosprint 1988 Adventure Group Test Motosprint 1989 |
