Benelli 354 Sport II (1980-85)

The Benelli 354 Sport II is a transverse four-cylinder motorcycle produced from 1980 to 1985. It has a 345.5cc four-stroke engine with a bore and stroke of 50 x 44mm and a compression ratio of 10.4:1. The cooling system is air-cooled and uses 4 Dell’Orto 20mm carburetors. The motorcycle has an electric starter and produces 28.3 kW/38 hp at 10200rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed with a chain-driven final drive. The front suspension uses telescopic forks, and the rear suspension is a single arm with adjustable shocks. The brakes are double discs in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front and rear tires are 3.00-18 and 3.25-18, respectively. The dry weight is 168kg/370lbs, and the wet weight is 181kg/399lbs. The fuel capacity is 15.5 liters/4.1 US gallons, and the average fuel consumption is 5.1 L/100 km/46 US mpg. The standing quarter-mile time is 16.3 seconds, and the top speed is 160 km/h/99 mph. Russ Gannicott, in Real Classic, reviewed the motorcycle positively. A manual for the motorcycle is available at Epll.no-ip.com.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Benelli 354 Sport II

Year: 1980 – 85

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: Double discs

Rear Brakes: Single disc

Front Tyre: 3.00-18

Rear Tyre: 3.25-18

Dry Weight /: 168 kg / 370 lbs

Wet Weight /: 181 kg / 399 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 15.5 litres / 4.1 US gal

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

Standing 1/4 Mile: 16.3 sec

Top Speed: 160 km/h / 99 mph

Reveiw: Russ Gannicott, Real Classic

Manual: Epll.no-ip.com