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.

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