Dart 350

1989 Moto Morini Dart 350 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Morini's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1989 Moto Morini Dart 350 utilizes a 344 cc (21 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 34 HP (24.8 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 98.8 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Dart 350 measures 169 kg (373 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.97 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 159 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Morini archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1988 to 1989, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.