501 New York

1989 Moto Morini 501 New York Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Morini's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1989 Moto Morini 501 New York relies on a 507 cc (30.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42 HP (30.7 kW) at 7,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 82.8 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 New York measures 177 kg (390 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.21 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 147 km/h (91 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Morini archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1989 to 1990, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.