Moto Morini is reviving the 3½ name with a modern retro motorcycle aimed at the UK market. The 3½ Sport is priced at £4,299 on the road and will be presented at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in Stafford. MotoGB is handling distribution, with the model set to be sold through more than 20 dealers.

The styling looks back to the original 3½ Sport launched in 1973, while the concept that led to this model appeared at EICMA in 2025. Its mechanical centrepiece is a liquid-cooled 349.3cc V-twin with a 60-degree cylinder angle. Moto Morini quotes 32.2bhp at 8,500rpm and 22.9lb.ft at 6,500rpm. The engine meets Euro5+ requirements, drives through a six-speed gearbox and draws from a 15-litre tank. Servicing is scheduled every 6,000 miles or once a year, whichever comes first.

Retro styling with contemporary equipment

The engine was designed by Moto Morini for this application and sits in a double steel cradle frame. Seat height is 780mm, while unladen weight is 165kg. Suspension is provided by 43mm upside-down forks and a preload-adjustable monoshock, with 120mm of travel at both ends. The images show two different approaches to the riding position, using either low clip-ons or a flat handlebar; the material does not specify how those layouts correspond to individual versions.

Standard equipment includes front and rear LED lighting, Bosch electronic fuel injection and a circular TFT display with integrated navigation. The colour choices are Legacy Red and Pure White. MotoGB says the motorcycle could appeal to both new and experienced riders, arguing that smaller-capacity bikes remain a viable option while living costs and fuel-price uncertainty remain concerns. The company also says initial interest has been strong, with further dealers showing interest in taking on the brand.

A distinctive option in a busy segment

In the UK, the 3½ Sport will enter a field that includes the Triumph Thruxton 400, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, BSA Bantam 350 and Honda GB350S. Its main point of difference is the 349.3cc V-twin, rather than the single-cylinder and parallel-twin configurations more commonly found among affordable retro roadsters. Demand in the wider class is also moving upwards: 126cc-500cc motorcycles recorded a 23.7% increase over the period referenced.

That gives the 3½ Sport a clear link between Moto Morini heritage and an accessible everyday format. The company built its first motorcycle in Italy in 1946 and has been part of the Zhongneng Vehicle Group since 2018. With its V-twin engine, navigation-equipped TFT display and £4,299 on-the-road price, the new model is taking a less conventional route into the UK’s affordable retro market.