BENELLI 500 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Benelli Quattro was a series of motorcycles produced under the Benelli and Motto Guzzi names from 1974 to 1986. The bike was introduced to replace the Benelli 650 Tornado and was part of the same family as the Benelli Six.

In 1976, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli 500 Quattro, a naked, half-liter machine with the same package as previous models but with better brakes. Instead of the previously used drum braking units, the bike received two brake discs on the front and a single disc on the rear.

The bike's 18-inch wire-spoke wheels were fitted with two 230 mm brake discs clamped by hydraulic calipers on the front and a 200 mm brake disc on the rear, delivering better braking performance than previous models.

It was manufactured around a double-cradle steel frame with a hydraulic telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted five-way adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for the visual characteristics, the bike was equipped with standard fittings such as a round headlight up front, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a four-into-two exhaust system with two mufflers on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 1976 Benelli 500 Quattro was powered by a 498cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 55 hp with a peak force at 9,500 rpm and 39 Nm (29 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

In 1975, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 500 Quattro, a naked half-liter machine in its second production year. The motorcycle was designed to suit riders of various ages and experience levels.

The Benelli Quattro was a series of motorcycles manufactured under the Benelli and Motto Guzzi names from 1974 to 1986. The bike was introduced to replace the Benelli 650 Tornado and was part of the same family as the Benelli Six.

The 1975 model came in the same shape and form as the previous one, delivering the same visual, technical, and performance characteristics without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The bike's suspension system comprised a hydraulic telescopic fork on the front and five-way-adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

Regarding stopping power, the bike's 18-inch spoke wheels were fitted with front and rear drum braking units, delivering optimum braking performance.

The 1975 Benelli 500 Quattro was powered by a 498cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted at its core, delivering an output power of 55 hp with a peak force at 9,500 rpm and 39 Nm (29 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

A five-speed manual gearbox controlled by a wet multi-disc clutch took the power generated by the engine to the rear end via a final chain drive, pushing the bike to a maximum speed of 172 kph (107 mph).

The Benelli Quattro was a series of motorcycles manufactured under the Benelli and Motto Guzzi names from 1974 to 1986. The bike was introduced to replace the Benelli 650 Tornado and was part of the same family as the Benelli Six.

In 1974, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Benelli 500 Quattro, a four-cylinder naked motorcycle created by Italian engineers for riders of various ages and experience levels.

In the visual department, the motorcycle had standard fittings, like a chromed front fender, a round headlight with a chromed housing, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted rear shocks, a four-into-two exhaust system with two silencers on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a steel frame with a hydraulic telescopic fork on the front and five-way-adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the stopping power, the bike's 18-inch spoke wheels were fitted with both front and rear drum braking units, delivering optimum braking performance.

In the performance department, the 1974 Benelli 500 Quattro had its muscles from a 498cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted at its core, boasting 55 hp with a peak at 9,500 rpm and 39 Nm (29 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

The power produced by the half-liter engine was transferred to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch, sending it to the rear via a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 172 kph (107 mph).