1982
Sanglas 500 S - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 164346 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport touring |
| Make | Moto Morini |
| Model | 500 S |
| Year | 1982 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Reartyre | 4.00-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 69.0 x 64.0 mm (2.7 x 2.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 11.2:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 478.00 ccm (29.17 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Power | 42.00 HP (30.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 184.0 kg (405.7 pounds) |
About Sanglas
Country of Origin:
Spain
Founder:
Javier and Martín Sanglas
Best Known For:
Pre- and post-war four-stroke singles for police/touring; Spanish long-distance workhorses
Company History
Sanglas filled Spain’s need for sturdy, medium-displacement four-stroke singles that could patrol cities, cross provinces, and start every morning. Built with a touring bias—comfortable ergonomics, generous fuel tanks, and flexible gearing—the bikes served police and civil fleets for decades. Compared with lightweight two-strokes popular in Spain, Sanglas offered a calmer, long-legged rhythm and durability that made them suitable for luggage and passengers. As markets opened and Japanese multis arrived, the firm struggled to modernize; collaborations and eventual absorption followed. Yet Sanglas remains a point of pride in Iberian motor history: Spanish-built machines with European road manners that taught generations that reliability, comfort, and dignified performance can share one cylinder and a well-sorted frame.