3 1-2 Touring

1979 Moto Morini 3 1-2 Touring Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Morini for the classic motorcycle segment, the 1979 Moto Morini 3 1-2 Touring features a 344 cc (21 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. 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 Touring 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 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 153 km/h (95 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Morini archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1977 to 1979, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.