Benelli 654 Sport (1980)

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.

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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