Moto Morini New York 500 (1989)

The Moto Morini New York 501 Custom is a 1989 motorcycle powered by a four-stroke, 72 degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 507cc, producing 42 horsepower at 8500 rpm. The engine is belt driven and has a single cam operating pushrod with 2 valves per cylinder. The bike is air cooled and has a compression ratio of 11.5:1, with two Dell’Orto carburetors and electronic ignition. It features a wet, cable-operated clutch and a 6-speed transmission with chain final drive. The suspension includes telescopic forks at the front and dual shocks at the rear. The brakes consist of two 260mm discs at the front and a single 260mm disc at the rear. The bike weighs 177kg and has a fuel capacity of 16 litres. The front tyre is 90/90-19 and the rear is 130/90-16. Overall, the Moto Morini New York 501 Custom is a powerful and stylish motorcycle with impressive specs and design for its time.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Morini New York 501 Custom

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: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: 2x 260mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 260mm disc
Front Tyre: 90/90-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Wet Weight: 177 kg / 390.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal