Benelli 354 (1979)

The Benelli 354 Quattro, a four-stroke transverse four-cylinder motorcycle, was produced in 1979. Its 345.5 cc capacity engine had a compression ratio of 10.4:1, cooled by air and powered by four Dell’Orto carburetors. The bike produced a maximum power output of 28.3 kW at 10200 rpm and had an electric starting mechanism, mated to a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension of the bike had telescopic forks while the rear had an adjustable single arm shock. The bike was equipped with single disc front and rear brakes and had a fuel capacity of 15.5 litres, weighing in at 168 kg. The fuel consumption average of the bike was 5.1 L/100 km, achieving a top speed of 145 km/h. The bike was hailed for its superior engineering, power output and handling, and can be found on the market by searching for a manual at Epll.no-ip.com.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Benelli 354 Quattro

Year: 1979

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder

Capacity: 345.5 cc / 21.1 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 50 x 44 mm

Compression Ratio: 10.4:1

Cooling System: Air cooled

Induction: 4 x Dell’Orto 20mm carburetors

Ignition: Battery powered

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 28.3 kW / 38 hp @ 10200 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Singling arm, adjustable shocks

Front Brakes: Single disc

Rear Brakes: Single disc

Front Tyre: 3.00-18

Rear Tyre: 3.25-18

Dry Weight /: 168 kg / 370 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 15.5 litres / 4.1 US gal

Consumption Average: 5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46 US mpg

Top Speed: 145 km/h / 90 mph

Overview: Realclassic.co.uk

Manual: Epll.no-ip.com