Benelli

BENELLI 250 CAFÉ RACER 1975

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BENELLI 250 CAFÉ RACER 1975 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELBENELLI 250 CAFÉ RACER 1975
Year1975
Engine TypeTwo stroke, parallel twin
Displacement / Capacity231.4 cc / 14.1 cu in
Bore X Stroke56 x 47 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionElectronic
Induction2 x 26 mm Dell'Orto VHB carburetors
Start SystemKick start
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationPetroil, 20:1 mixture
Gear Box5 Speed
ClutchWet, multidisc
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameDouble cradle, tubular steel
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm with double adjustable shocks and concentric springs
Front BrakesDual 260 mm discs
Rear Brakes156 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1310 mm / 51.6 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight125 kg / 275 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00-18
Rear Tyre3.25-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed145 km/h / 90 mph
Benelli file

A café-racer styled two-stroke parallel twin from Benelli's mid-1970s range, aimed at riders wanting a light, sporty quarter-litre. It uses petroil premix lubrication and a five-speed gearbox, and stops with a pair of front discs, which was generous for its class at the time.