Benelli 250 Sport Special ° Make Model | Benelli 250 Sport Special | Year | 1968 - 73 | Engine | Horizontal single cylinder, 4-stroke | Capacity | 245.1 cc / 14.95 cu in | Bore x Stroke | 74 x 57 mm | Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | Lubrication | Forced with gear pump | Oil Capacity | 2 L / 2.1 US qts | Induction | Dell'Orto UB 24BS2 carburetor | Ignition | Flywheel with HV coil outer | Starting | Kick start | Max Power | 9.3 kW / 12.5 hp @ 8500 rpm | Clutch | Multi disc in oil bath | Transmission | 5 Speed | Final Drive | Chain | Frame | Single tube, open cradle, steel | Front Suspension | Telescopic fork | Rear Suspension | Swinging arm, hydraulic shock absorbers | Front Brakes | Drum, 175 mm ? | Rear Brakes | Drum, 125 mm ? | Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes | Front Tyre | 2.75-18 | Rear Tyre | 3.00-18 | Dimensions | Length: 1940 mm / 76.4 in Width: 830 mm / 32.7 in Height: 970 mm / 38.2 in | Wheelbase | 1260 mm / 49.6 in | Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in | Seat Height | 710 mm / 30.0 in | Dry Weight | 108 kg / 238 lbs | Fuel Capacity | 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal | Top Speed | 140 km/h / 87 mph | Following the merger of Benelli with Motobi in 1962, a series of 125cc (54mm x 54mm) and 250cc (74mm x 57mm) motorcycles were sold under both brands, marketed as the “Sports Special”. Outwardly similar, the 125 models were painted silver/red whereas the 250 could be identified from the silver/yellow colour scheme. For 1971 a revised model was introduced with Marzocchi front forks and higher, adjustable handlebars, but the model only survived another two years before being discontinued, the vast majority built badged as Benellis and most of those equipped with the smaller engine. Following Alessandro de Tomaso's takeover of the company in 1971, a new range of two-strokes was unveiled but Benelli fell on hard times and disappeared from sight for several years. Fortunately the famous Italian marque has been revived and produces high quality superbikes today. |