Benelli 250 Cafe Racer (1965-70)

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The Benelli 250 Barracuda is a motorcycle produced from 1965 to 1970. It is powered by a four-stroke, horizontal single-cylinder, OHV engine with a capacity of 245cc and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike uses a 24mm Bs2 Dell’Orto induction system and has battery and coil ignition, with a kick start feature. The bike’s maximum power output is 17.9 kW at 8200 rpm. The clutch is wet and multiplate, while the transmission is four or five-speed. Final drive is through a chain. The frame is made of pressed and tubular steel, with an open cradle design. The front suspension is a double action hydraulic telescopic fork with a steering damper, while the rear suspension is a swinging arm with hydraulic shocks with springs. The bike uses a 176 x 31 mm drum brake for the front and 158 x 38 mm drum brake for the rear, with the front tire being a 3.00-18 and the rear tire being slightly larger at 3.25-18. The ground clearance is 178 mm and the seat height is 762 mm. The bike weighs 105 kg dry and 113 kg wet, with a fuel capacity of 11.5 litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Benelli 250 Barracuda

Year: 1965 – 70


Engine: Four stroke, a horizontal single cylinder, OHV
Capacity: 245 cc / 15 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 57 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 24 mm, Bs2 Dell’Orto
Ignition: Battery and coil
Starting: Kick start
Max Power: 17.9 kW / 24 hp @ 8200 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 4 or 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
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
Front Tyre: 3.00-18
Rear Tyre: 3.25-18
Ground Clearance: 178 mm / 7 in
Seat Height: 762 mm / 30.0 in.
Dry Weight: 105 kg / 232 lbs
Wet Weight: 113 kg / 248 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal

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