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Benelli 250 2C Phantom

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Make Model

Benelli 250 2C Phantom

Year

1974 - 76

Engine

Two stroke, parallel twin

Capacity

231.4 cc / 14.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke 56 x 47 mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Cooling System Air cooled

Lubrication

Petroil, 20:1 mixture

Induction

2 x 26 mm Dell'Orto VHB carburetors

Ignition

Electronic

Starting

Kick start

Max Power

19 kW / 25 hp @ 6800 rpm

Max Torque

25.5 Nm / 2.6 kgf-m / 18.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm

Clutch

Wet, multidisc

Transmission

5 Speed 

Final Drive

Chain

Gear Ratios

1st 20.10 / 2nd 13.18 / 3rd 9.22 / 4th 7.41 / 5th 6.21:1

Frame

Double cradle, tubular steel

Front Suspension

Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension

Swinging arm with double adjustable shocks and concentric springs

Front Brakes

Drum with 4 selfwinding shoes, 180 mm Ø

Rear Brakes

Drum, 158 mm Ø

Front Tyre

3.00-18

Rear Tyre

3.25-18

Wheelbase

1310 mm / 51.6 in

Dry Weight

136.5 kg / 301 lbs

Fuel Capacity

14 Litres / 3.7 US gal

Top Speed

145 km/h / 90 mph
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The Italian firm of Benelli produce two completely different 250 motor cycles, the cheaper and less glamorous one being their 250 with drum brakes front and back. The 250 is a two-stroke, twin-cylinder bike which follows the layout of the popular Japanese bikes in the quarter litre class. With a 56 mm bore and 47 mm stroke, the engine actually displaces 231cc from which is extracted 30 bhp at 8000 rpm. This power gives the small Benelli a top speed of 90 mph and a fuel consumption of 45 mpg. Again, as is usual with Japanese machines, a five-speed gearbox with left-foot change is utilised. The frame of the bike is of duplex design and the suspension is conventional in every sense. However, the whole outfit is very taut and well designed-so that the handling and roadholding are of the highest order. One failing of the machine is that it still needs to be fed with petroil mixture instead of the more usual self-mixing set up with separate tanks for petrol and oil.

 

The finish and appearance is not quite up to the standard set by Japanese manufacturers, so the bike misses on this score also. Interestingly, two models of the Benelli 250CE are manufactured, one with drum brakes front and rear and one with a front disc. Although the disc version is considerably more expensive, it is not as effective as the drum in the wet.

 

Also, if you are not keen on the Benelli name, you can have an identical bike with the Moto Guzzi badges on, as they are made at the same factory.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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