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.

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