Moto Morini

MOTO MORINI 3½ SPORT 1978 - 1979

MOTO MORINI 3½ SPORT 1978 - 1979
MOTO MORINI 3½ SPORT 1978 - 1979 · Photo: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELMOTO MORINI 3½ SPORT 1978 - 1979
Year1978 - 1979
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
ClutchSix-plate dry
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSteel twin loop
Front Suspension32 mm telehydraulic forks
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm, dual adjustable shocks
Front Brakes2x 254 mm discs
Rear Brakes180 mm drum
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 late-1970s 3½ Sport moved to twin front discs, giving the small V-twin stronger braking to match its roughly 39 hp output. Mechanically it carried on with the proven air-cooled 344 cc engine, and styling saw minor updates around 1979.