Moto-Morini 500 sei

Bikes

Moto Morini 500 sei

The Company was originally started by Alfredo Morini in 1937. Production of the above 500 started in 1979 and ended in 1988. Only 20 bikes were produced as a police model. It was used by the Polizia Municipale, Rome, Italy. Only a few survive in police livery. The bike in the pictures is a 1982 model and is currently on show at the Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, East Sussex.

Engine: four stroke, V twin

Capacity: 478cc

Maximum Power: 46bhp

Transmission: 6 speed, chain final

Wheelbase: 1540mm

Weight: 368lb (167kg)

Speed: 100mph (160kph)

FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT

Handlebar mounted fairing, leg shields, crash bars, solo seat, panniers, blue halogen warning lights, electric two tone horns, radio system