Benelli 354RS (1979)

The Benelli 354RS motorcycle was produced in 1979 with a four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 345.5 cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.4:1 and is air-cooled with induction from four Dell’Orto 20mm carburetors. Its ignition is battery-powered and has an electric start. This motorcycle can produce a maximum power of 28.3 kW/38 hp at 10200 rpm and has a 5-speed transmission with a final drive chain. Its front suspension is telescopic forks while its rear is a single arm with adjustable shocks. Its brakes consist of a single disc for both the front and rear, and it uses 3.00-18 and 3.25-18 tires for the front and rear, respectively. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 168 kg/370 lbs, and it has a fuel capacity of 15.5 liters/4.1 US gallons. Its average consumption is 5.1 L/100 km/19.6 km/l/46 US mpg, and it can go from standing 1/4 mile to 16.3 seconds. The top speed for the motorcycle is 145 km/h/90 mph. A manual for the Benelli 354RS can be found on epll.no-ip.com.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Benelli 354RS

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

Standing 1/4 Mile: 16.3 sec

Top Speed: 145 km/h / 90 mph

Overview: Realclassic.co.uk

Manual: Epll.no-ip.com