The Benelli 650 Tornado motorcycle, which was manufactured between 1971 and 1972, featured a parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 642.8 cc. The engine was air-cooled and had an induction system that utilized Dell’Orto VHB 29 carburetors. The motorcycle had a kick start, and its maximum power output was 38.8 kW or 52 hp at 7200 rpm. The transmission had five speeds, and the final drive was via a chain. The front suspension featured Marzocchi tele-hydraulic forks, while the rear suspension consisted of a swinging arm with adjustable shocks. The front brakes were drum-type and had four leading shoes, while the rear brakes were also drum-type. The motorcycle’s front and rear tires had sizes of 3.50 -18 and 4.00 -18, respectively. Its dry weight was 210 kg or 463 lbs, and the fuel tank had a capacity of 17 L or 4.5 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Benelli 650 Tornado
| Year | 1971-72 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Parallel twin cylinders, four stroke, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 642.8 cc / 39.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 84 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 2 x Dell’Orto VHB 29 carbs |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Max Power | 38.8 kW / 52 hp @ 7200 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi tele-hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm, adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum, 4 leading shoe |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 -18 |
| Dry Weight | 210 kg / 463 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
