| MODEL | BENELLI 500LS 1977 |
| Year | 1977 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 56 x 50.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System | — |
| Max Power | 36.5 kW / 49 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 34 Nm / 3.47 kgf-m / 25.1 lbs-ft @ 9300 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | 4 x 22 mm Dell'Orto carburettors |
| Start System | Electric and kick start |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Pivoted rear fork, 5-way spring preload |
| Front Brakes | Double disc, 260 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 200 mm |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2100 mm / 82.7 in |
| Overall Width | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Overall Height | 1000 mm / 39.4 in |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 198 kg / 437 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 230 kg / 507 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.02 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100 km / 14.9 km/l / 35.1 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h / 111 mph |
The 500LS is a late-1970s member of the 500 Quattro family: the same across-the-frame four-cylinder 498 cc layout, fitted with a pair of front discs and a rear drum. It is a straightforward Italian sport roadster with an electric and kick starter.
