Moto Morini 500 Camel (1981-84)

The Moto Morini 500 Camel is a motorcycle model produced from 1981 to 1984. The bike has a four-stroke, V-twin engine with a capacity of 478cc and a compression ratio of 11.2:1. It is air-cooled and has two Dell’Orto carburetors. The bike is kick-started and has a maximum power output of 39 hp at 7400 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and a final chain drive. The front suspension is telehydraulic forks and the rear suspension is a swing arm with an adjustable shock absorber. The front and rear brakes are 140mm drums. The bike weighs 137kg with a fuel capacity of 15 liters.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Morini 500 Camel

Year: 1981 – 84


Engine: Four stroke, 72 degrees V Twin, belt driven single cam operating pushrod 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 478 cc / 29.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 69 x 64.2 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
Induction: 2x Dell’Orto VHBH 26BS carburetors
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 39 hp / 27.7 kW @ 7400 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telehydraulic forks
Rear Suspension: Swing arm wit adjustable shock absorber.
Front Brakes: 140mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 140mm Drum

Front Tyre: 3.00-21
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Dry Weight: 137 kg / 300 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.4 US gal

Related models: