Moto Morini 500 GT
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| Moto Morini 500 GT | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1977 |
| Class | Naked |
| 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[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 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[edit | edit source]
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.