501 Camel

1986 Moto Morini 501 Camel Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Morini for the motorcycle segment, the 1986 Moto Morini 501 Camel relies on a 507 cc (30.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 43 HP (31.4 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 84.8 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 501 Camel measures 154 kg (340 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.58 kg per horsepower). The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 150 km/h (93 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Morini archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1985 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.