Moto Morini 500 Camel

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Moto Morini 500 Camel

Make Model	Moto Morini 500 Camel
Year	1981 - 84
Engine	Four stroke, 72° V Twin, belt driven single cam operating pushrod 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity	478 cc / 29.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	69 x 64.2 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
Induction	2x Dell'Orto VHBH 26BS carburetors
Ignition	Electronic
Starting	Kick
Max Power	39 hp / 27.7 kW @ 7400 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telehydraulic forks
Rear Suspension	Swing arm wit adjustable shock absorber.
Front Brakes	140mm Drum
Rear Brakes	140mm Drum
Front Tyre	3.00-21
Rear Tyre	4.00-18
Dry Weight	137 kg / 300 lbs
Fuel Capacity	15 Litres / 3.4 US gal

Like the Kanguro, the Camel boasts equal agility on the street and in the dirt. A spinoff of the 500 Special, the Camel has a less radical camshaft and smoother power delivery. However, unlike the Kanguro, the Camel utilizes twin-shock rear suspension. Up front, the Camel sports a large 40mm magnesium Marzocchi fork and single brake disc. With a claimed dry weight of just over 300 pounds, the Camel weighs about the same as Honda's successful XL600R.