Benelli 650 Tornado (1971-72)

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.

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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