Benelli 500 LS

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Benelli 500
Manufacturer
Also called 500 Ouattro, 500 LS, 500 Quattro
Production 1973 - 1980
Class Standard
Engine
in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 56.0mm x 50.6mm
Compression ratio 10.2:1
Top Speed 107 mph (173 km/h)
Horsepower 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 8500RPM
Torque 25.08 ft/lbs (34.0 Nm) @ 9300RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.50-18
Rear Tire 4.10-18
Length 82.72 inches (2101 mm)
Width 31.5 inches (800 mm)
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


The Benelli 500 LS was a in-line four, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Benelli between 1973 and 1980. It could reach a top speed of 107 mph (173 km/h). Max torque was 25.08 ft/lbs (34.0 Nm) @ 9300 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 8500 RPM.

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 500 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.


Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 56.0mm bore x 50.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50-18 front tire and a 4.10-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The 500 LS was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1974 Benelli 500 Quattro[edit | edit source]

The 1974 MY Benelli 500 Quattro has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 498cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 45 horsepower and 34 Nm of torque.

In addition, it comes with features such as a drum braking system, a telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, a split-muffler, chromed, dual exhaust system, a dual seat, laced wheels, a chromed, round headlamp, an analogue instrument cluster, and a dual-tone paint scheme.


1975 Benelli 500 Quattro[edit | edit source]

The 1975 MY Benelli 500 Quattro boasts features such as a drum braking system, a telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, a split-muffler, chromed, dual exhaust system, a dual seat, laced wheels, a chromed, round headlamp, an analogue instrument cluster, and a dual-tone paint scheme.

In the tech/engine department, it sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 498cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 45 horsepower and 34 Nm of torque.


1976 Benelli 500 Quattro[edit | edit source]

The 1976 MY Benelli 500 Quattro comes forth with good news, such as dual discs in the front and a single disc brake in the rear, instead of the drums found on its previous embodiments. Other features include a split-muffler, chromed, dual exhaust system, a dual seat, laced wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes, and a suspension package composed of a telescopic fork and a dual shocks in the rear.

In the tech/engine department, it has an air-cooled, four-stroke, 498cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 55 horsepower and 46 Nm of torque.


1977 - 1981 Benelli 500 LS[edit | edit source]

Specifications[edit | edit source]

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


Videos[edit | edit source]

Benelli 500 LS

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