Moto Morini 500 Camel vs MV Agusta 500 S (1984)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Morini 500 CamelMV Agusta 500 S
Model year19841982
Price
Engine478 cc478 cc
Horsepower38 hp42 hp
Fuel capacity3.4 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeDual disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires3.00-21 / 4.00-18 100/90-18 / 4.00-18

Moto Morini 500 Camel vs MV Agusta 500 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Morini 500 Camel and the MV Agusta 500 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Morini 500 Camel brings 38 hp, while the MV Agusta 500 S counters with 42 hp.

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: