Benelli 900 Sei (1978)

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The Benelli 900 Sei is a 1978 motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse six-cylinder engine with a capacity of 906cc. The bike has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and is air-cooled with a 6-into-2 exhaust system. It has a max power of 58.3 kW/80 hp at 8400 rpm and is equipped with a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension is telescopic forks, and the rear suspension is dual shocks spring five-way preload adjustable, while the front brakes consist of 2 x 294 mm discs, and the rear brakes consist of a single 255 mm disc. The wet weight of the bike is 254 kg/560 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 16.5 litres/4.4 US gallons. The average consumption of the bike is 5.7 L/100 km/17.6 km/l/41.4 mpg, while it can brake from 100 km/h/67 mph to 0 in 34.4 meters/113 feet. The standing quarter-mile time for the bike is 13.3 seconds, with a top speed of 198.8 km/h/120.4 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Benelli 900 Sei

Year: 1978


Engine: Four stroke, transverse six cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 906 cc / 55.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 60 x 53.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Exhaust: 6-into-2
Induction: 3 x 24 mm Dell’Orto carburetors
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 58.3 kW / 80 hp @ 8400 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Fianl Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks spring 5-way preload adjustable
Front Brakes: 2 x 294 mm discs, 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 255 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 120/90-18
Wet Weight: 254 kg / 560 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Consumption Average: 5.7 L/100 km / 17.6 km/l / 41.4 mpg
Braking 100 km/h / 67 mph – 0: 34.4 m / 113 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.3 sec / 160.6 km/h / 99.8 mph
Top Speed: 198.8 km/h / 120.4 mph

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