| MODEL | MOTO MORINI 500 SPORT 1984 - 1986 |
| Year | 1984 - 1986 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 72° V-twin, belt driven single cam operating pushrods, 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 | 34.3 kW / 46 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 2x 26 mm Dell'Orto carburettors |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Six-plate dry |
| Final Drive | Chain, 5/8 x 3/8 in |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel duplex |
| Front Suspension | 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic forks, 140 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, 63.5 mm travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 260 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 167 kg / 368 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 184 kg / 405.7 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 500 Sport was Morini's answer to complaints that the earlier 3 1/2 handled well but lacked power. It used the 478 cc Heron-head air-cooled V-twin with belt-driven camshaft, known for strong low-down torque and economy, in a sporty roadster chassis with triple disc brakes.
