Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
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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.
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 |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-Speed | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| 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 |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 406 lbs OR 184 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.2 gallons OR 15.9 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 90/90-18 | Rear: | 3.50-18 |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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