Moto Morini 500 Turbo
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| Moto Morini 500 Turbo | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1982 |
| Class | Concept |
| Engine | Twin cylinders, 4 stroke, turbocharged |
| Bore / Stroke | 68.6mm x 68.6mm |
| Horsepower | 70.0 HP (52.2 KW) @ 8300RPM |
| Torque | 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 5600RPM |
| Fuel System | Single Dellorto PHB36BS |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telehydraulic fork Rear: Adjustable gas charged shocks |
| Brakes | Front: Double discs 260mm Rear: Single disc 260mm |
| Front Tire | 100/90 V18 |
| Rear Tire | 120/90 V18 |
| Wheelbase | 57.09 inches (1450 mm) |
| Length | 89.02 inches (2261 mm) |
| Weight | 183.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Moto Morini 500 Turbo was a Twin cylinders, 4 stroke, turbocharged Concept motorcycle produced by Moto Morini in 1982. Max torque was 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 5600 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 70.0 HP (52.2 KW) @ 8300 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 478.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90 V18 front tire and a 120/90 V18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 260mm in the front and a Single disc 260mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telehydraulic fork while the rear was equipped with a Adjustable gas charged shocks. The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.
1982 Moto Morini 500 Turbo[edit | edit source]
There's still one more unique feature on the Morini turbo. A wastegate control. Lambertini was not content with a conventional springloaded wastegate which opens when exhaust pressure reaches a pre/set level and bleeds off the excess, thus limiting turbine speed and so preventing boost rising to dangerous levels. So yet another electromechanical control was added.