BENELLI 304 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Benelli 304 was a touring-oriented motorcycle manufactured by Benelli for only five years, from 1984 to 1988. The bike was in the same category as the 354 Sport and 350 RS and was designed especially for touring purposes.

In 1988, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli 304, a touring-oriented motorcycle in its last production year. It was powered by a small displacement 231cc four-cylinder engine and featured a classic Italian design.

The 1988 touring motorcycle was delivered in the same shape and form as previous models, featuring the same technical, performance, and aesthetic characteristics without any changes whatsoever.

Like previous models, the 1988 Benelli 304's aesthetic department was characterized by standard fittings, like a color-matched front fender, a round headlight, a four-into-two exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, a center stand, a one-piece, two-up seat, and 12-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

Regarding power, the 1988 Benelli 304 had its heartbeat set by a 231 four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine placed underneath the fuel tank, delivering a power output of 28 hp with a peak at 10,500 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

The motorcycle was set in motion by a five-speed manual gearbox with a manual clutch, sending the power generated by the powerhouse to the rear end through a final chain drive, making the bike reach a top speed of 150 kph (93 mph).

The Benelli 304 was a middle-class, lightweight, touring-oriented motorcycle produced by Benelli in 1984. The bike continued production for only five years until it was dropped from production in 1988.

In 1987, the Italian bike maker released the Benelli 304, a motorcycle in its fourth consecutive production year. The bike was designed for those riders looking to spend a long amount of time behind the bars.

In addition, the 1987 machine came with the same package as previous ones, delivering the same performance, visual, and technical characteristics without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The bike visual department remained unchanged, featuring the same standard features, such as a round headlight, a color-matched front fender, a four-into-two exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, a one-piece, two-up seat, a center stand, and 12-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

For suspension, the motorcycle packed a 30 mm hydraulic telescopic fork on the front and a dual-sided swingarm with two side-mounted shocks on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the braking performance, the bike's wheels packed a single 260 mm brake rotor with a hydraulic caliper controlling the front and a 158 mm drum unit handling the rear.

The 1987 Benelli 304 took its muscles from a 231 four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted at its core, delivering an output power of 28 hp at 10,500 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

The Benelli 304 was a lightweight, touring-oriented motorcycle manufactured by Benelli from 1984 until 1988. It was in the same category as the 354 Sport and 350 RS and was created especially for touring purposes.

In 1986, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 304, a motorcycle in its third consecutive production year. The bike was created to suit those riders looking to spend as much time as possible in the saddle.

The 1986 motorcycle was delivered in the same shape and form as previous models, packing the same technical, performance, and aesthetic specifications without any modifications whatsoever.

As for the visual department, the motorcycle was fitted with features like a color-matched front fender, a round headlight, a four-into-two exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, a center stand, a one-piece, two-up seat, and 12-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

In terms of power, the 1986 Benelli 304 had installed a 231 four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine at its core, delivering an output power of 28 hp with a peak at 10,500 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

A five-speed manual gearbox with a manual clutch sent the power from the engine to the rear axle via a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to 150 kph (93 mph).

The bike's riding experience was set by a 30 mm hydraulic telescopic fork on the front and a dual-sided swingarm with two side-mounted shocks on the rear.

In 1985, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 304, a light and agile touring-oriented motorcycle in its second production year. The bike came in the same shape and form as the previous one, featuring the same characteristics without any modifications.

The Benelli 304 was a touring-oriented motorcycle manufactured by Benelli for only five years, from 1984 to 1988. The bike was in the same category as the 354 Sport and 350 RS and was created especially for touring purposes.

Like the previous model, the 1985 Benelli 304 packed standard fittings, such as a round headlight, a color-matched front fender, a four-into-two exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, a one-piece, two-up seat, a center stand, and 12-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

It was made around a tubular steel frame that housed the suspension system. It comprised a 30 mm hydraulic telescopic fork handling the front suspension and a dual-sided swingarm with two side-mounted shocks handling the rear suspension.

In the braking department, the motorcycle had fitted a single 260 mm brake disc clamped to a hydraulic caliper controlling the front wheel and a 158 mm drum unit acting on the rear wheel.

Regarding power, the 1985 Benelli 304 took its thrust from a 231 four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering 28 hp at 10,500 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

In 1984, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli 304, a touring-oriented machine in its first production year. It was set in motion by a small displacement 231cc four-cylinder engine and featured a classic Italian design.

The Benelli 304 was a touring-oriented motorcycle produced by Benelli for only five years, from 1984 to 1988. The bike was in the same category as the 354 Sport and 350 RS and was created especially for touring purposes.

In the performance department, the 1984 Benelli 304 had its soul brought to life by a 231 four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine at its core, delivering 28 hp with a peak at 10,500 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

The energy generated by the engine was converted into motion by a five-speed manual gearbox linked to the rear end via a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to a maximum speed of 150 kph (93 mph).

The riding characteristics were set by a tubular steel frame that housed the suspension system comprised of a 30 mm hydraulic telescopic fork on the front and a dual-sided swingarm with two side-mounted shocks on the rear.

As for the visual department, the bike packed a round headlight, a color-matched front fender, a four-into-two exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, a one-piece, two-up seat, a center stand, and 12-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

The Benelli 304 was a touring-oriented motorcycle manufactured by Benelli for only five years, from 1984 to 1988. The bike was in the same category as the 354 Sport and 350 RS and was designed especially for touring purposes.

In 1984, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli 304, a touring-oriented motorcycle in its first production year. It was powered by a small displacement 231cc four-cylinder engine and featured a classic Italian design.

The bike's visual department was characterized by standard fittings, like a round headlight, a color-matched front fender, a four-into-two exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, a one-piece, two-up seat, a center stand, and 12-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

The bike was made around a tubular steel frame that housed the suspension system comprised of a 30 mm hydraulic telescopic fork on the front and a dual-sided swingarm with two side-mounted shocks on the rear.

The bike's braking power was achieved by a single 260 mm brake rotor with a hydraulic caliper controlling the front wheel and a 158 mm drum unit handling the rear wheel.

As for the power, the 1984 Benelli 304 had installed a 231 four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine at its core, boasting 28 hp at 10,500 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.