While the Moto Morini 3½ barely made a dent in the psyche of American motorcyclists, it was a legendary sport bike in Europe. The modern iteration of Moto Morini is offering a new version of the 3½, and it looks like a potential winner with newer riders and those with a sense of history. So, let’s go over the all-new 2026 Moto Morini 3½ Sport, which the company describes as “a bridge between the past and the future, between classic charm and contemporary innovation.”
- Let’s start with a brief history of the legendary 3½ Sport. The model debuted in 1973, powered by Franco Lambertini’s game-changing 72-degree, 344cc V-twin. Boasting belt-driven cams and Heron heads, it pumped out 35 horsepower in a package that weighed a claimed 317 pounds dry. Strada and Sport versions cracked 100 mph with razor-sharp cornering and that signature growl. Smoother than Ducati’s 350 Desmo, the 3½ had a reputation for carving up canyons. Despite Moto Morini’s financial woes, the 3½ soldiered on until 1984, retiring with cult status among the cognoscenti.
- A long-stroke V-twin propels the 2026 Moto Morini 3½ Sport. With the 66.3mm stroke substantially longer than the 58mm bore’s diameter, the mill cranks out 22 lb-ft of torque at 5500 rpm. The undersquare DOHC V-twin spins up to 8500 rpm for its 32 horsepower peak. The motor meets Euro 5+ standards and is freeway-capable, with a top speed of 87 mph.
- We don’t have geometry numbers for the 3½ Sport, so we’ll have to rely on our Moto Morini sources for an idea of how it handles. The insider told us that “the new 3 ½ Sport offers immediate handling and intuitive riding, ideal even for those approaching the world of motorcycles for the first time.” We do note that it has 17-inch wheels, though the tires have yet to be determined. The seat height is 31.3 inches, putting it between the slightly taller Honda CB300R and half-inch shorter Yamaha MT-03.
- Suspension is non-adjustable, except for shock spring preload. That’s a modern inverted 37mm fork, and the shock is cantilevered.
- Moto Morini is offering the 3½ Sport with two handlebar options. Buyers choose between a tapered aluminum handlebar and stylish clip-ons.
- The speedometer has the de rigueur round shape. However, the case houses a TFT display. Along the perimeter, two analog-style needles allow you to monitor the speed and rev count, along with a numeric gear position display. Inside, the fuel level, coolant temperature, time, and more are shown. The headlight, brake light, and mirrors are also round. Lighting is all-LED.
- The stylish 4.1-gallon fuel tank is available in two vintage-style paint jobs. The Legacy Red version has black insets, while the Pure White also has a black front separated by a yellow stripe.
- There has been no announcement of the price for the 2026 Moto Morini 3½ Sport. We also don’t know if we’ll be seeing it in the United States, though we hope we do. Dealers in Europe will get the bike in the first half of 2026.
2026 Moto Morini 3½ Sport Specs
ENGINE
- Type: 60° V-twin
- Displacement: 350cc
- Bore x stroke: 58 x 66.3mm
- Max torque: 22 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
- Max power: 32 horsepower @ 8500 rpm
- Top speed: 87 mph
- Valvetrain: DOHC, 8-valve
- Compression ratio: 12.8:1
CHASSIS
- Frame: Steel single-beam, double cradle
- Swingarm: aluminum
- Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable inverted 37mm fork; 5.1 inches
- Rear suspension; travel: Spring-preload adjustable cantilevered shock; 4.7 inches
- Wheels: Aluminum
- Front wheel: 17 x 3.0
- Rear wheel: 17 x 4.25
- Front tire: 110/70-17
- Rear tire: 150/60-17
- Front brake: 300mm disc w/ radially mounted 4-piston caliper
- Rear brake: 255mm disc w/ 2-piston caliper
- ABS: Standard
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 55.9 inches
- Seat height: 31.3 inches
- Fuel capacity: 4.1 gallons
- Colors: Legacy Red; Pure White
2026 Moto Morini 3½ Sport Price: $TBA MSRP
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