Benelli 500 Quattro (1974-75)

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The Benelli 500 Quattro is a motorcycle produced between 1974 and 1975. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with two valves per cylinder and a single overhead camshaft, with a capacity of 498 cc. The compression ratio of the engine is 10.2:1 and is cooled by air. It has a 4 x 22mm Dell’Orto carbs induction system and can be started by electric or kickstart. The maximum power that is produced is 32.8 kW or 45 hp at 9400 rpm, while the maximum torque is 34 Nm or 3.47 kgf-m, or 25.1 lbs-ft at 9300 rpm. The bike’s transmission is five-speed, and the final drive is performed by chain. The front suspension features telescopic forks, while the rear suspension is a pivoted rear fork with 5-way spring preload. It has drum brakes on the front and rear wheels, and the front and rear tyres are 3.25-18 and 4.10-18, respectively. The dry weight of the bike is 200 kg or 440 lbs, and it has a fuel capacity of 19 litres, equivalent to 5.02 US gallons. The average consumption is 6.7 L/100 km or 14.9 km/L or 35.1 US mpg. The top speed of the Benelli 500 Quattro is 172 km/h, or 107 mph. Manual for this bike can still be downloaded from Epll.no-ip.com.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Benelli 500 Quattro

Year: 1974 – 75


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, 2 valves per cylinder, SOHC
Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 56 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 4 x 22mm Dell’Orto carbs
Starting: Electric and kickstart
Max Power: 32.8 kW / 45 hp @ 9400 rpm
Max Torque: 34 Nm / 3.47 kgf-m / 25.1 lbs-ft @ 9300 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Pivoted rear fork 5-way spring preload
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum

Front Tyre: 3.25-18
Rear Tyre: 4.10-18
Dry Weight: 200 kg / 440 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.02 US gal
Consumption Average: 6.7 L/100 km / 14.9 km/l / 35.1 US mpg
Top Speed: 172 km/h / 107 mph
Manual: Epll.no-ip.com

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