| MODEL | BENELLI 250 BARRACUDA 1967 - 1970 |
| Year | 1967 - 1970 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, horizontal single cylinder, OHV |
| Displacement / Capacity | 245 cc / 15 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 74 x 57 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 17.9 kW / 24 hp @ 8200 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Induction | 24 mm Dell'Orto BS2 |
| Start System | Kick start |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 4 or 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Pressed and tubular steel, open cradle |
| Front Suspension | Double action hydraulic telescopic fork with steering damper |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm, hydraulic shocks with springs |
| Front Brakes | 176 x 31 mm drum, single leading shoe |
| Rear Brakes | 158 x 38 mm drum, single trailing shoe |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 762 mm / 30.0 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | 178 mm / 7 in |
| Dry Weight | 105 kg / 232 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 113 kg / 248 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.25-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
A 1960s four-stroke 250 with a horizontal pushrod single, built for reliability and low-speed tractability rather than outright speed. A 1967 Cycle magazine test called it handsome, well finished and dependable, with good handling and adequate brakes, though somewhat short on performance.
