Benelli 250 (1976)

The Benelli 250 2C is a classic motorcycle from the year 1976 with a two-stroke, parallel twin engine and a capacity of 231.4 cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.3:1 and an air-cooled cooling system with petroil lubrication using a 20:1 mixture. The motorcycle has 2 x 26 mm Dell’Orto VHB carburetors with electronic ignition and a kick start. It produces a maximum power of 22.4 kW or 30 hp at 6800 rpm and has a wet, multidisc clutch with a 5-speed transmission and chain for final drive. The motorcycle has a double cradle, tubular steel frame and telescopic forks for front suspension with a swinging arm and double adjustable shocks and concentric springs for rear suspension. The front brake is a disc and the rear brake is a drum with a 158 mm diameter. The motorcycle features a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire with a wheelbase of 1310 mm or 51.6 in. It weighs 136.5 kg or 301 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 14 liters or 3.7 US gallons. The top speed of the Benelli 250 2C is 145 km/h or 90 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Benelli 250 2C

Year: 1976
Engine: Two stroke, parallel twin
Capacity: 231.4 cc / 14.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 56 x 47 mm
Compression Ratio: 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
Front Tyre: 3.00-18
Rear Tyre: 3.25-18
Wheelbase: 1310 mm / 51.6 in
Dry Weight: 136.5 kg / 301 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Top Speed: 145 km/h / 90 mph