Benelli 500 Quattro: history, specs, pictures
Benelli 500 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | 500 Ouattro, 500 LS, 500 Quattro |
Production | 1973 - 1983 |
Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, 2 valves per cylinder, SOHC |
Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 172 km/h / 107 mph |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Pivoted rear fork 5-way spring preload |
Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 3.25-18 |
Rear Tire | 4.10-18 |
Weight | 200 kg / 440 lbs (dry), 210.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5.02 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Benelli 500 Quattro was a In-Line Four, 4-stroke, Air-cooled Naked motorcycle produced by Benelli. A classic Italian motorcycle, the Benelli 500 Quattro was first released in 1973 and was produced for 10 years. It has an old school 500cc air cooled 4 stroke engine with 4 cylinders in line. This standard road bike does not boast in power, its engine being capable of only 45 horsepower at 9400 rpm and 34 Nm of torque at 9300 rpm. It could reach a top speed of 172 km/h / 107 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, 2 valves per cylinder, SOHC. The engine featured a 10.2:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 4.10-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Pivoted rear fork 5-way spring preload. The 500 Quattro was fitted with a 19 Liters / 5.02 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 200 kg / 440 lbs.
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Specifications[edit | edit source]
Make Model | Benelli 500 Quattro |
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Year | 1974 - 75 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, 2 valves per cylinder, SOHC |
Displacement | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
Bore X Stroke | 56 x 50.6 mm |
Compression | 10.2:1 |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Induction | 4 x 22mm Dell'Orto carbs |
Starting | Electric and kickstart |
Max Power | 32.8 kW / 45 hp @ 9400 rpm |
Max Torque | 34 Nm / 3.47 kgf-m / 25.1 lbs-ft @ 9300 rpm |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
Rear Suspension | Pivoted rear fork 5-way spring preload |
Front Brakes | Drum |
Rear Brakes | Drum |
Front Tire | 3.25-18 |
Rear Tire | 4.10-18 |
Dry Weight | 200 kg / 440 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5.02 US gal |
Consumption Average | 6.7 L/100 km / 14.9 km/l / 35.1 US mpg |
Top Speed | 172 km/h / 107 mph |
Manual | Epll.no-ip.com |