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MOTO MORINI 500 GT 1977-1981

Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

The 500 GT represents Mow Morini's first venture outside its two-bike line of 350cc motorcycles in this country, and to fulfill its role as the company's new image-maker, the 500 displays the usual profile bike equipment. Like the 350cc engine, the Morini 500 GT is a 72 degree tandem V-twin. The 72 degree angle rather than the 45 degrees of a Harley or 90 degrees, Ducati-style was settled upon after much experimentation to find the most space-saving layout for these highly compact motorcycles.

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MOTO MORINI 500 GT 1977-1981

MOTO MORINI 500 GT 500

engine specs
Type
twin cylinder, air cooled
Displacement
478 cm3
Bore X Stroke
2.7x2.5 in OR 69 mm
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
Horsepower
43/7500 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque
0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM
Fuel System
Carburetors
transmission specs
Gearbox
5-Speed
Clutch
-
Primary Drive
-
Final Drive
Chain
chassis specs
Frame
-
Front Suspension
35mm Marzocchi forks, 140mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension
Marzocchi shocks, 63.5mm wheel travel
Front Brake
Discs
Rear Brake
Disc
dimension specs
Overall Length
-
Overall Width
-
Seat Height
-
Weelbase
-
Ground Clearance
-
Weight
406 lbs OR 184 kg
Fuel Capacity
4.2 gallons OR 15.9 L
tyres specs
Front
90/90-18
Rear
3.50-18
power system specs
Power pack
-
Nominal Capacity
-
Maximum Capacity
-
Charger type
-
Charging time (normal)
-
Charging time (quick)
-
Range
-
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