Benelli 250 2C Disc
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| Benelli 250 2C Disc | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1976 |
| Engine | Two stroke, parallel twin |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/h / 90 mph |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Frame | Double cradle, tubular steel |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Swinging arm with double adjustable shocks and concentric springs |
| Brakes | Front: Disc Rear: Drum, 158 mm Ø |
| Front Tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-18 |
| Wheelbase | 1310 mm / 51.6 in |
| Weight | 136.5 kg / 301 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 145 km/h / 90 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two stroke, parallel twin. The engine featured a 10.3:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, multidisc.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Disc in the front and a Drum, 158 mm Ø in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm with double adjustable shocks and concentric springs. The 250 2C Disc was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 136.5 kg / 301 lbs. The wheelbase was 1310 mm / 51.6 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Benelli 250 2C
The Italian firm
of Benelli produce two completely different 250 motor cycles, the cheaper
and less glamorous one being their 250 with drum brakes front and back. The 250 is a two-stroke,
twin-cylinder bike which follows the layout of the popular Japanese bikes in
the quarter litre class. With a 56 mm bore and 47 mm stroke, the engine
actually displaces 231cc from which is extracted 30 bhp at 8000 rpm. This
power gives the small Benelli a top speed of 90 mph and a fuel consumption of
45 mpg. Again, as is usual with Japanese machines, a five-speed gearbox with
left-foot change is utilised. The frame of the bike is of duplex design and
the suspension is conventional in every sense. However, the whole outfit is
very taut and well designed-so that the handling and roadholding are of the
highest order. One failing of the machine is that it still needs to be fed
with petroil mixture instead of the more usual self-mixing set up with
separate tanks for petrol and oil.
The finish and
appearance is not quite up to the standard set by Japanese manufacturers, so
the bike misses on this score also. Interestingly, two models of the Benelli
250CE are manufactured, one with drum brakes front and rear and one with a
front disc. Although the disc version is considerably more expensive, it is
not as effective as the drum in the wet.
Also, if you are not keen on the Benelli name, you can have an identical bike with the Moto Guzzi badges on, as they are made at the same factory.
| Make Model | Benelli 250 2C |
|---|---|
| Year | 1976 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, parallel twin |
| Displacement | 231.4 cc / 14.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 56 x 47 mm |
| Compression | 10.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Petroil, 20:1 mixture |
| Induction | 2 x 26 mm Dell'Orto VHB carburetors |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Max Power | 22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multidisc |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double cradle, tubular steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm with double adjustable shocks and concentric springs |
| Front Brakes | Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 158 mm Ø |
| Front Tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-18 |
| Wheelbase | 1310 mm / 51.6 in |
| Dry Weight | 136.5 kg / 301 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal |
| Top Speed | 145 km/h / 90 mph |