Moto Morini

MOTO MORINI 3½ SPORT 1973 - 1975

MOTO MORINI 3½ SPORT 1973 - 1975
MOTO MORINI 3½ SPORT 1973 - 1975 · Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 / GFDL 1.2+, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELMOTO MORINI 3½ SPORT 1973 - 1975
Year1973 - 1975
Engine TypeFour stroke, 72° V-twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity344 cc / 20.9 cu in
Bore X Stroke62 x 57 mm
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power28.5 kW / 39 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque33.6 Nm / 24.8 lb-ft @ 6300 rpm
IgnitionElectronic CDI
Induction2x 25 mm Dell'Orto carburetors
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSteel twin loop
Front Suspension32 mm telehydraulic forks
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm, dual adjustable shocks
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight160 kg / 352.7 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25-18
Rear Tyre4.10-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed97 mph
Moto Morini file

The 3½ Sport was the sporty version of Morini's compact 344 cc 72-degree V-twin, launched alongside the touring Strada. It used a six-speed gearbox and delivered about 39 hp, a lively figure for a 350 of its day. This was the first-generation bike and the base for later updates.