500 T

1980 Moto Morini 500 T Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Morini's touring motorcycle lineup, the 1980 Moto Morini 500 T pairs a 478 cc (29.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42 HP (30.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 87.9 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 T measures 184 kg (406 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.38 kg per horsepower). The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 165 km/h (103 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Morini archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1980 to 1982, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.