Moto Morini 501 X2

Moto Morini 501 X2

Manufacturer	Moto Morini
Production	1989
Engine	Four stroke, 72° V Twin, belt driven single cam operating pushrod 2 valve per cylinder
Compression ratio	11.5:1
Ignition type	Electronic
Transmission	6 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Alloy swinging arm single shocks
Brakes	Front: Single 260mm disc Rear: Single 230mm disc
Front Tire	3.00-21
Rear Tire	4.00-18
Weight	(dry), 154.0 kg / 339.5 lbs (wet)
Fuel capacity	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual
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Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 72° V Twin, belt driven single cam operating pushrod 2 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 11.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, cable operated.

Chassis

It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 260mm disc in the front and a Single 230mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Alloy swinging arm single shocks. The 501 X2 was fitted with a 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal fuel tank.

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Overview

Moto Morini 501 X2 AMEX

Make Model	Moto Morini 501 X2 AMEX
Year	1989
Engine Type	Four stroke, 72° V Twin, belt driven single cam operating pushrod 2 valve per cylinder
Displacement	507 cc / 30.9 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	71 x 64 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	11.5:1
Induction	2x Dell'Orto carburetor
Ignition	Electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	42 hp / 31 kW @ 8500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, cable operated
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Alloy swinging arm single shocks
Front Brakes	Single 260mm disc
Rear Brakes	Single 230mm disc
Front Tire	3.00-21
Rear Tire	4.00-18
Wet Weight	154.0 kg / 339.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal