The Benelli 654 Sport was a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, double overhead camshaft motorcycle produced in 1980. With a capacity of 603.9 cc and a compression ratio of 9.3:1, it boasted a maximum power output of 44.7 kW or 60 hp at 8700 rpm and a torque of 5.1 Nm or 5.1 kgf-m at 7000 rpm. The bike had a wet sump clutch, 5 speed transmission, and chain final drive. The fuel capacity was 12 litres or 3.2 US gallons with an average consumption of 5.57 L/100 km or 42.2 mpg. The wet weight of the motorcycle was 190.5 kg or 420 lbs. The front suspension featured tele-hydraulic forks and the rear featured swinging arm, adjustable shocks. The front brakes consisted of 2 x 265 mm discs while the rear brakes featured a single 260 mm disc. The standing 1/4 mile time was 14.1 seconds and the top speed was 185 km/h or 115 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Benelli 654 Quattro
| Year | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 603.9 cc / 36.9 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 60 x 53.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 4 x 22mm Dell’Orto carbs |
| Ignition | Mechanical breaker points |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 44.7 kW / 60 hp @ 8700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 5.1 Nm / 5.1 kgf-m / 37 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet sump |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Tele-hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm, adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 265 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260 mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50 -18 |
| Wet Weight | 190.5 kg / 420 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.57 L/100 km / 17.9 km/l / 42.2 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.1 sec / 145.3 km/h / 90.3 mph |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph |
