Moto Morini 500 Maestro

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Moto Morini 500 Maestro
Manufacturer
Production 1978
Engine
Four stroke, 72° V Twin, belt driven single cam operating pushrod 2 valve per cylinder
Compression ratio 11.2:1
Ignition Electronic
Transmission 5 Speed
Suspension Front: Telehydraulic forks
Rear: Swinging arm dual adjustable shocks
Brakes Front: 2x 260mm discs
Rear: Single 260mm disc
Front Tire 90/90-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Weight 167 kg / 368 lbs (dry), 184 kg / 405.7 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

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 11.2:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 260mm discs in the front and a Single 260mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telehydraulic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm dual adjustable shocks. The 500 Maestro was fitted with a 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 167 kg / 368 lbs.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

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Make Model Moto Morini 500 Maestro
Year 1978
Engine Type Four stroke, 72° V Twin, belt driven single cam operating pushrod 2 valve per cylinder
Displacement 478 cc / 29.1 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 69 x 64.2 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 11.2:1
Induction 2x 26mm Dell'Orto carburetors
Ignition Electronic
Starting Kick
Max Power 46 hp / 34.3 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque 45 hp / 33.3 lb-ft @ 5100 rpm
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Front Suspension Telehydraulic forks
Rear Suspension Swinging arm dual adjustable shocks
Front Brakes 2x 260mm discs
Rear Brakes Single 260mm disc
Front Tire 90/90-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Dry Weight 167 kg / 368 lbs
Wet Weight 184 kg / 405.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal