Moto Morini 501 XE: history, specs, pictures

From CycleChaos
Jump to navigation Jump to search


Moto Morini 501 XE
Manufacturer
Production 1985
Class Enduro
Engine
Twin cylinder, four stroke, OHV
Bore / Stroke 71.1mm x 71.1mm
Compression ratio 11.2/1
Horsepower 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 8500RPM
Fuel System Carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Alloy swinging arm single shocks
Brakes Front: Single disc 230mm
Rear: SIngle disc 230mm
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight 181.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Moto Morini 501 XE was a Twin cylinder, four stroke, OHV Enduro motorcycle produced by Moto Morini in 1985. Claimed horsepower was 41.97 HP (31.3 KW) @ 8500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm 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 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 230mm in the front and a SIngle disc 230mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Alloy swinging arm single shocks.

1985 - 1990 Moto Morini 501 XE[edit | edit source]

This bike has a 507cc engine displacement. The cc are the result of long work of inventors, who sought to create a model that can compete on the characteristics of other bike options. In some cases, these models are not only equal, but also ahead of the other runners, as they have a minimum fuel consumption and other excellent options.