Benelli 500LS

Benelli 500LS
Manufacturer	Benelli
Production	1977
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinders , 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	10.2:1
Top Speed	180 km/h / 111 mph
Transmission	5 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Pivoted rear fork 5-way spring preload
Brakes	Front: 2 x 260mm discs Rear: 200 mm drum
Front Tire	3.00-18
Rear Tire	3.50-18
Weight	198 kg / 437 lbs (dry), 230 kg / 507 lbs (wet)
Oil Capacity	2.5 L / 2.6 US qts
Fuel Capacity	19 Liters / 5.02 US gal
Fuel Consumption	6.7 L/100 km / 14.9 km/l / 35.1 US mpg
Manuals	Service Manual

It could reach a top speed of 180 km/h / 111 mph.

Engine

The engine featured a 10.2:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 260mm discs in the front and a 200 mm 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 500LS was fitted with a 19 Liters / 5.02 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 198 kg / 437 lbs.

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Overview

Benelli 500LS

Make Model	Benelli 500LS
Year	1977
Engine Type	Four stroke, transverse four cylinders , 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement	498 cc / 30.4 cu in
Bore X Stroke	56 x 50.6 mm
Compression	10.2:1
Oil Capacity	2.5 L / 2.6 US qts
Induction	4 x 22mm Dell'Orto carburetors
Starting	Electric and kick start
Max Power	36.5 kW / 49 hp @ 8500 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	2 x 260mm discs
Rear Brakes	200 mm drum
Front Tire	3.00-18
Rear Tire	3.50-18
Dimensions	Length: 2100 mm / 82.7 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1000 mm / 39.4 in
Dry Weight	198 kg / 437 lbs
Wet Weight	230 kg / 507 lbs
Fuel Capacity	19 Liters / 5.02 US gal
Fuel Consumption	6.7 L/100 km / 14.9 km/l / 35.1 US mpg
Top Speed	180 km/h / 111 mph