Moto Morini 500 GT

'Moto Morini 500 GT'
Manufacturer	[[Moto Morini]]
Production	1977
Class	[[:Category:Naked motorcycles|Naked]] [[Category:Naked motorcycles]]
Engine	twin cylinder, air cooled
Bore / Stroke	68.6mm x 68.6mm
Compression ratio	11.2:1
Horsepower	43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 7500RPM
Fuel System	Carburetors
Transmission	Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain
Suspension	Front: 35mm Marzocchi forks, 140mm wheel travel Rear: Marzocchi shocks, 63.5mm wheel travel
Brakes	Front: Discs Rear: Disc
Front Tire	90/90-18
Rear Tire	3.50-18
Weight	184.0 kg (wet)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Moto Morini 500 GT was a twin cylinder, air cooled Naked motorcycle produced by Moto Morini in 1977. Claimed horsepower was 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine

A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 478.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 90/90-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Discs in the front and a Disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 35mm Marzocchi forks, 140mm wheel travel while the rear was equipped with a Marzocchi shocks, 63.5mm wheel travel.

1977 - 1981 Moto Morini 500 GT

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.