Benelli 500 Quattro (1976)

The Benelli 500 Quattro is a four stroke, transverse four cylinder motorcycle from 1976 with a capacity of 498 cc and a compression ratio of 10.2:1. It is equipped with a 12v, 15Ah battery and has an electric starting system. The maximum power output is 41 kW / 55 hp at 9400 rpm, and the maximum torque is 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m / 34 lbs-ft at 9300 rpm. The motorcycle features a steel double cradle frame, telescopic forks for the front suspension, and a pivoted rear fork with five-way spring preload for the rear suspension. The bike also has double disc front brakes measuring 230 mm and a single disc rear brake measuring 200 mm. The Benelli 500 Quattro has a fuel capacity of 19 liters / 5.02 US gallons and a consumption average of 6.2 L/100 km / 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg. The top speed of the motorcycle is 190 km/h / 118 mph. The manual for this motorcycle is available at Epll.no-ip.com.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Benelli 500 Quattro

Year: 1976

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, 2 valves per cylinder, SOHC

Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 56 x 50.6 mm

Compression Ratio: 10.2:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Cooling System: Air cooled

Exhaust: 4-into-2 or 4-into-2-into-4

Induction: 4 x 22 mm Dell’Orto VBH22 carburetors

Battery: 12v, 15Ah

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 41 kW / 55 hp @ 9400 rpm

Max Torque: 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m / 34 lbs-ft @ 9300 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multidisc, cable operated

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Gear Ratios: 1st 16.97 / 2nd 11.85 / 3rd 8.83 / 4th 7.26 / 5th 6.22:1

Frame: Steel, double cradle

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Pivoted rear fork 5-way spring preload

Front Brakes: Double disc, 230 mm

Rear Brakes: Single disc, 200 mm

Front Tyre: 3.50-18

Rear Tyre: 4.10-18

Dry Weight: 200 kg / 440 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.02 US gal

Consumption Average: 6.2 L/100 km / 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg

Top Speed: 190 km/h / 118 mph

Manual: Epll.no-ip.com