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It was among the finest motorcycles to come out of Italy in that era. Based on the more powerful Benelli Quattro series of motorcycles that produced 55bhp, the Benelli 500 LS or Leggera Sportiva (Light Sport) produced 49bhp. However, it was supple and had more torque.
It was among the finest motorcycles to come out of Italy in that era. Based on the more powerful Benelli Quattro series of motorcycles that produced 55bhp, the Benelli 500 LS or Leggera Sportiva (Light Sport) produced 49bhp. However, it was supple and had more torque.


The Benelli 500 LS was essentially a [[Moto Guzzi GT]]S (since Benelli and [[Moto Guzzi]] collaborated for motorcycle business in 1974 to 1986), thus saving over 10kg over the Benelli Quattro. The Benelli 500 LS also came equipped with dual disc up front.   
The Benelli 500 LS was essentially a [[Moto Guzzi GTS]] (since Benelli and [[Moto Guzzi]] collaborated for motorcycle business in 1974 to 1986), thus saving over 10kg over the Benelli Quattro. The Benelli 500 LS also came equipped with dual disc up front.   




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