Benelli 250 Sport Special (1968-73)

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The Benelli 250 Sport Special motorcycle was produced from 1968-73 and features a single cylinder, 4-stroke horizontal engine with a capacity of 245.1 cc. It has a forced lubrication system with gear pump and a Dell’Orto UB 24BS2 carburetor as well as a multi-disc clutch and 5-speed transmission. The frame is a single tube, open cradle, steel design with telescopic front suspension and a rear swinging arm with hydraulic shock absorbers. The bike has drum brakes both front and rear, steel laced wire spokes, and 2.75-18 and 3.00-18 size tires. It has a length of 1940mm and a width of 830mm with a seat height of 710mm and dry weight of 108kg. The fuel capacity is 12.5L and its top speed is 140km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Benelli 250 Sport Special

Year: 1968 – 73


Engine: Horizontal single cylinder, 4-stroke
Capacity: 245.1 cc / 14.95 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 57 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Lubrication: Forced with gear pump
Oil Capacity: 2 L / 2.1 US qts
Induction: Dell’Orto UB 24BS2 carburetor
Ignition: Flywheel with HV coil outer
Starting: Kick start
Max Power: 9.3 kW / 12.5 hp @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Multi disc in oil bath
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Single tube, open cradle, steel
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork

Rear Suspension: Swinging arm, hydraulic shock absorbers
Front Brakes: Drum, 175 mm
Rear Brakes: Drum, 125 mm
Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes
Front Tyre: 2.75-18
Rear Tyre: 3.00-18
Dimensions: Length: 1940 mm / 76.4 in Width: 830 mm / 32.7 in Height: 970 mm / 38.2 in
Wheelbase: 1260 mm / 49.6 in
Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Seat Height: 710 mm / 30.0 in
Dry Weight: 108 kg / 238 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal
Top Speed: 140 km/h / 87 mph

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