Moto Morini

MOTO MORINI 3½ SPORT 1976 - 1977

MOTO MORINI 3½ SPORT 1976 - 1977
MOTO MORINI 3½ SPORT 1976 - 1977 · Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 / GFDL 1.2+, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELMOTO MORINI 3½ SPORT 1976 - 1977
Year1976 - 1977
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 System—
Max Power28.5 kW / 39 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque33.6 Nm / 24.8 lb-ft @ 6300 rpm
IgnitionElectronic CDI
Induction—
Start System—
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 BrakesSingle 254 mm disc
Rear Brakes180 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1390 mm / 54.7 in
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

By the mid-1970s the 3½ Sport gained a front disc brake in place of the earlier drum, keeping the same 344 cc V-twin and six-speed gearbox. It stayed a light, fast-handling Italian 350 aimed at enthusiastic road riders.