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The 500 Quattro's engine is a dead ringer for Honda's CB500 Four, with identical bore and stroke.
Period brochure
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| Year:
1974
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GENERAL
Make:
Benelli
Model:
500 Quattro
Retail New:
Retail Current:
$3,000 - $5,000
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CHASSIS
Frame:
Duplex cradle
Wheelbase:
1,397mm (55in)
Seat Height:
737mm (29in)
Front Tire:
3.50-18
Rear Tire:
410-18
Front Brakes:
Double-sided, twin-leading-shoe, 230mm (9in)
Rear Brakes:
Single-sided, single-leading-shoe, 200mm (7.9in)
Front Suspension:
Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension:
Swingarm, adjustable shocks
Instrumentation:
Speedometer, tachometer
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ENGINE
Engine Type:
Inline four
Engine Displacement:
498cc
Bore x Stroke:
56 x 50.6
Valve Train:
SOHC
Valves per Cylinder:
2
Valve Adjustment:
Compression:
10.2:1
Carburetion:
Four Dell 'Orto VHB22
Ignition:
Battery and coil
Starting System:
Electric and kick
Lubrication:
Wet sump, forced lubrication
Cooling System:
Air
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WEIGHT AND FUEL ECONOMY
Dry Weight:
210kg (462lb)
Wet Weight:
Load Capacity:
GVWR:
Fuel Capacity:
Average MPG:
40-50mpg
Gallons to Reserve:
Range to Reserve:
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TRANSMISSION
Clutch:
Wet, multiplate
Number of Gears:
5
Final Drive:
Chain
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PERFORMANCE
Charging Output:
Battery:
12v
Power:
45hp @ 9,400rpm
Torque:
Top Speed:
100mph (est.)
RPM @ 60:
Standing 1/4:
0-60:
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