501 K 2 AMEX

1988 Moto Morini 501 K 2 AMEX Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Morini's motorcycle lineup, the 1988 Moto Morini 501 K 2 AMEX features a 507 cc (30.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46 HP (33.6 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 90.7 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 K 2 AMEX measures 172 kg (379 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.74 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 180 km/h (112 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Morini archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1987 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.