500 Camel

1984 Moto Morini 500 Camel Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Morini's motorcycle lineup, the 1984 Moto Morini 500 Camel features a 478 cc (29.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 38 HP (27.7 kW) at 7,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 79.5 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 500 Camel measures 155 kg (342 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.08 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 129 km/h (80 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Morini archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1981 to 1984, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.