Moto Morini 500 T vs Sunbeam S7 500 (1982)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Morini 500 Tstacks up against the Sunbeam S7 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Morini 500 TSunbeam S7 500
Model year19821956
Price——
Engine478 cc487 cc
Horsepower42 hp24 hp
Weight—194 kg
Fuel capacity4.0 L—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed—
Front brakesDual discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-18 / 4.00-18 4.50-16 / 4.50-16

Moto Morini 500 T vs Sunbeam S7 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Morini 500 T and the Sunbeam S7 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Morini 500 T brings 42 hp, while the Sunbeam S7 500 counters with 24 hp at 194 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: