Moto Morini 500 Camel
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| Moto Morini 500 Camel | |
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| Production | 1981 - 1984 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 69.0mm x 64.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 80 mph (129 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 7400RPM |
| Fuel System | 2xDell'Orto VHBH 26BS Carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telehydraulic forks Rear: Swing arm with adjustable shock absorber |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00-18 |
| Weight | 155.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Moto Morini 500 Camel was a v2, four-stroke Enduro motorcycle produced by Moto Morini between 1981 and 1984. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (129 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 7400 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 69.0mm bore x 64.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 478.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Telehydraulic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm with adjustable shock absorber. The 500 Camel was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1981 - 1989 Moto Morini 500 Camel[edit | edit source]
Like the Kanguro, the 500 Camel boasts equal agility on the street and in the dirt. A spinoff of the 500 Special, the Camel has a less radical camshaft and smoother power delivery. However, unlike the Kanguro, the Camel utilizes twin-shock rear suspension. Up front, the Camel sports a large 40mm magnesium Marzocchi fork and single brake disc.