| MODEL | MOTO MORINI 500 CAMEL 1981 - 1984 |
| Year | 1981 - 1984 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 72 degree V-twin, belt driven single cam operating pushrod, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 478 cc / 29.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 69 x 64.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 27.7 kW / 39 hp @ 7400 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 2 x Dell'Orto VHBH 26BS carburettors |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic forks (40 mm Marzocchi) |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm with adjustable shock absorber |
| Front Brakes | 140 mm drum |
| Rear Brakes | 140 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 137 kg / 300 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Camel was a 500 cc enduro-style spin-off of the 500 Special, using a milder camshaft for smoother power and a 21 inch front wheel. It was light for its class, comparable in weight to big single-cylinder trail bikes of the time.
