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1974 Benelli 500 Quattro


1974 Benelli 500 Quattro
The 500 Quattro's engine is a dead ringer for Honda's CB500 Four, with identical bore and stroke.
Period brochure
Year: 1974
GENERAL
Make: Benelli
Model: 500 Quattro
Retail New:
Retail Current: $3,000 - $5,000
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
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
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:
TRANSMISSION
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Number of Gears: 5
Final Drive: Chain
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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