3 1-2 S

1982 Moto Morini 3 1-2 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Morini for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1982 Moto Morini 3 1-2 S relies on a 344 cc (21 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 6,850 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 78.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 3 1-2 S measures 160 kg (353 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.93 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 155 km/h (96 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Morini archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1980 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.