In the 1970s in Italy 350cc motorcycles acquired great popularity. The bikes offered good performance and some of them became the object of desire for many young motorcyclists. One very popular and worthy of owning was the Moto Morini 3 1⁄2 Sport. Its engine boasts electronic ignition, dry clutch, six-speed gearbox, excellent performance and at the time affordable costs; it is also well finished, solid and reliable. The look of the 3 1/2 Sport is definitely racing: the low clip on handlebar, the word “SPORT” in red on the upper plate of the fork, the strictly red tank with the black insert, the steering damper, the stainless steel mudguards and the seat with rounded tail as on the racing bikes of the sixties. Light, compact, easy to handle and very agile, in tight curves and hairpin bends the 3 1⁄2 Sport can often spark the jealousy of riders with larger engine capacities. The powerful and generous engine, within its unmistakable sound, allows speeds in excess of 170 km/h. A front disc brake makes braking more modular and effective, yet still far from today's hyper-precision standards. The kick start is docile and there are no risk of kickbacks. A certain concentration, at least in the first few minutes riding, must be paid to the gearshift, which has the control pedal on the right side and the gears are reversed (first up). The Morini 3 1/2 Sport is an easy and fun ride, ideal for small to medium sized motorcyclists.