Benelli 250 Sport Special (1968-73)

The Benelli 250 Sport Special motorcycle was produced from 1968-73 and features a single cylinder, 4-stroke horizontal engine with a capacity of 245.1 cc. It has a forced lubrication system with gear pump and a Dell’Orto UB 24BS2 carburetor as well as a multi-disc clutch and 5-speed transmission. The frame is a single tube, open cradle, steel design with telescopic front suspension and a rear swinging arm with hydraulic shock absorbers. The bike has drum brakes both front and rear, steel laced wire spokes, and 2.75-18 and 3.00-18 size tires. It has a length of 1940mm and a width of 830mm with a seat height of 710mm and dry weight of 108kg. The fuel capacity is 12.5L and its top speed is 140km/h.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Benelli 250 Sport Special

Year: 1968 – 73

Engine: Horizontal single cylinder, 4-stroke

Capacity: 245.1 cc / 14.95 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 74 x 57 mm

Compression Ratio: 8.5:1

Lubrication: Forced with gear pump

Oil Capacity: 2 L / 2.1 US qts

Induction: Dell’Orto UB 24BS2 carburetor

Ignition: Flywheel with HV coil outer

Starting: Kick start

Max Power: 9.3 kW / 12.5 hp @ 8500 rpm

Clutch: Multi disc in oil bath

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Single tube, open cradle, steel

Front Suspension: Telescopic fork

Rear Suspension: Swinging arm, hydraulic shock absorbers

Front Brakes: Drum, 175 mm

Rear Brakes: Drum, 125 mm

Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes

Front Tyre: 2.75-18

Rear Tyre: 3.00-18

Dimensions: Length: 1940 mm / 76.4 in Width: 830 mm / 32.7 in Height: 970 mm / 38.2 in

Wheelbase: 1260 mm / 49.6 in

Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in

Seat Height: 710 mm / 30.0 in

Dry Weight: 108 kg / 238 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal

Top Speed: 140 km/h / 87 mph