BENELLI 650 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

In 1976, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli 750 Sei, a motorcycle in its fourth consecutive production year. At the time, the 750 Sei was the most exciting motorcycle ever offered to the public, featuring the smoothest and most responsive six-cylinder motorcycle engine ever produced.

The Benelli Sei was a series of motorcycles produced by Benelli and masterminded by Alejandro de Tomaso from 1973 until 1989. The motorcycles were delivered in 750 and 900cc displacements, while the 750cc model was the first production motorcycle with a six-cylinder engine.

In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle packed standard features, such as a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, a round headlight upfront, a chromed front fender, a three-into-three exhaust system with three silencers mounted on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle packed a Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted Sebac shock absorbers on the rear, bolted to a steel frame, offering optimum handling characteristics.

In the braking department, the bike packed two 300 mm brake discs clamped to dual-piston calipers on the front and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear, offering excellent braking performance.

As for power, the 1976 Benelli 750 Sei took its thrust from a 748cc four-stroke six-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted underneath the fuel tank, boasting 76 hp at 9,000 rpm.

The Benelli Sei was a series of motorcycles produced by Benelli and masterminded by Alejandro de Tomaso from 1973 until 1989. The motorcycles were delivered in 750 and 900cc displacements, while the 750cc model was the first production motorcycle with a six-cylinder engine.

In 1975, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 750 Sei, a naked motorcycle in its third consecutive production year, featuring the same technical, performance, and visual characteristics as previous ones without any changes whatsoever.

The 1975 Benelli 750 Sei's power characteristics were crafted by a 748cc four-stroke six-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered 76 hp at 9,000 rpm. A five-speed manual transmission with a wet clutch redirected the engine's energy to the rear wheel via a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to 204 kph (127 mph).

In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle packed standard features, such as wire-spoke wheels, a three-into-three exhaust system with three silencers mounted on each side, a chromed front fender, a round headlight upfront, and a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail.

For suspension, the motorcycle packed a Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted Sebac shock absorbers on the rear, bolted to a steel frame, offering optimum handling characteristics.

As for the braking performance, the motorcycle's wheels were equipped with two 300 mm brake rotors tied to dual-piston calipers on the front and a 200 mm drum unit on the rear, providing optimum braking power.

In 1975, the Italian moto maker released the Benelli 650 Tornado S, a naked middle-class machine that debuted in 1972 after Alejandro de Tomaso acquired Benelli. It was in its fourth consecutive production year and packed the same characteristics as previous ones without any modifications.

The Benelli 650 Tornado was a naked two-wheeler parallel-twin motorcycle manufactured by Benelli in 1970. The bike was intended to compete with the British big twins that dominated the American market.

The 1975 model packed standard fittings like a round headlight upfront, a chromed front fender, a dual seat, a two-into-two exhaust system with a muffler mounted on each side, side-mounted rear shocks, and 18-inch wire-spoke wheels.

When first released in 1972, the bike featured an electric starter, a rebalanced crankshaft, increased compression, revised gear ratios, and Veglia instruments. Several components were rubber-mounted to minimize the vibration effects, and weights were added to the handlebar ends.

Regarding power, the 1975 Benelli 650 Tornado S had installed a 642cc four-stroke air-cooled parallel-twin engine underneath the fuel tank, boasting 52 hp with a peak force at 7,200 rpm. The energy produced by the engine was controlled by a five-speed transmission linked to the rear wheel via a final chain drive.

The bike was built around a steel frame, packing a Marzocchi fork, a drum braking unit on the front end, twin side-mounted shocks, and a drum braking unit on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and stopping power.

In 1974, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli 750 Sei, a six-cylinder motorcycle in its second production year. The bike packed the same characteristics as the previous one without any changes whatsoever.

The Benelli Sei was a series of motorcycles manufactured by Benelli and masterminded by Alejandro de Tomaso from 1973 until 1989. The motorcycles were available in 750 and 900cc displacements, while the 750cc model was the first production motorcycle with a six-cylinder engine.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with standard features, like wire-spoke wheels, a three-into-three exhaust system with three silencers mounted on each side, a chromed front fender, a round headlight upfront, and a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail.

The bike was built around a steel frame that housed the suspension system, comprised of a Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted Sebac shock absorbers on the rear.

As for the braking power, the bike packed two 300 mm brake discs tied to dual-piston calipers on the front and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear, offering optimum braking power.

In the power department, the 1974 Benelli 750 Sei had its heartbeat set by a 748cc four-stroke six-cylinder air-cooled engine, boasting 76 hp at 9,000 rpm. A five-speed manual gearbox with a wet clutch redirected the power to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 204 kph (127 mph).

The Benelli 650 Tornado was a naked parallel-twin motorcycle manufactured by Benelli in 1970. The bike was intended to compete with the British big twins that dominated the American market.

In 1974, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 650 Tornado S, a naked motorcycle that debuted in 1972. It was in its third consecutive production year and packed the same characteristics as previous models without any changes.

When first released, the motorcycle had an electric starter, a rebalanced crankshaft, increased compression, revised gear ratios, and Veglia instruments. Several components were rubber-mounted to minimize the vibration effects, and weights were added to the handlebar ends.

The 1974 machine had standard fittings, like a round headlight upfront, a chromed front fender, a dual seat, a two-into-two exhaust system with a muffler mounted on each side, side-mounted rear shocks, and 18-inch wire-spoke wheels.

The motorcycle's front end was controlled by a Marzocchi fork and a drum braking unit controlling stopping power. In contrast, the rear end was controlled by twin shocks and a drum braking unit.

As for the power figures, the 1974 Benelli 650 Tornado S had its heartbeat set by a 642cc four-stroke air-cooled parallel-twin engine, boasting 52 hp with a peak force at 7,200 rpm. The energy generated by the engine was handled by a five-speed transmission linked to the rear wheel via a final chain drive.

The Benelli Sei was a family of motorcycles manufactured by Benelli and masterminded by Alejandro de Tomaso from 1973 until 1989. The bikes were available in 750 and 900cc displacements, while the 750cc model was the first production motorcycle that featured a six-cylinder engine.

In 1973, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Benelli 750 Sei, a powerful naked machine driven by the first six-cylinder engine mounted on a production motorcycle. The engine was based on the one installed in the Honda 500 but had two additional cylinders.

The bike's visual department was characterized by features such as a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, a round headlight upfront, a chromed front fender, a three-into-three exhaust system with three silencers mounted on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

The 1973 Benelli 750 Sei was powered by a 748cc four-stroke six-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered a power output of 76 hp at 9,000 rpm. A five-speed transmission with a wet clutch sent the power to the rear wheel, pushing the motorcycle to 204 kph (127 mph).

As for the stopping power, the motorcycle's wheels were fitted with two 300 mm brake discs clamped to dual-piston calipers on the front and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear, offering excellent braking performance.

The Benelli 650 Tornado was a naked two-wheeler parallel-twin motorcycle manufactured by Benelli in 1970. The bike was intended to compete with the British big twins that dominated the American market.

In 1973, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Benelli 650 Tornado S2, the final version of the 650 Tornado family, featuring higher compression with more low-end torque, more rubber-mounted components, a humped seat, and a transparent handlebar fairing acting as a windscreen.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by features such as wire-spoke wheels, a dual exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, side-mounted rear shocks, a humped seat, a round headlight upfront, and a larger clear fairing/windscreen.

The motorcycle was built around a steel frame with a Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and twin side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear acting as suspension. As for the stopping power, the motorcycle's wheels were fitted with both front and rear drum braking units.

Regarding power, the 1973 Benelli 650 Tornado S2 was set in motion by a 642cc four-stroke air-cooled parallel-twin engine mounted at its core, boasting 52 hp with a peak force at 7,200 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was controlled by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and sent to the rear via a final chain drive.

The Benelli 650 Tornado was a naked two-wheeler parallel-twin motorcycle produced by Benelli in 1970. The bike was intended to compete with the British big twins that dominated the American market.

In 1973, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 650 Tornado S, which debuted in 1972 after Alejandro de Tomaso bought Benneli. It came in the same shape and form as the previous one without any modifications.

Like the previous one, the 1973 model had an electric starter, a rebalanced crankshaft, increased compression, revised gear ratios, and Veglia instruments. Several components were rubber-mounted to minimize the vibration effects, and weights were added to the handlebar ends.

The aesthetic department was complemented by features like a round headlight upfront, a chromed front fender, a dual seat, a two-into-two exhaust system with a muffler mounted on each side, side-mounted rear shocks, and 18-inch wire-spoke wheels.

For suspension, the motorcycle packed a Marzocchi telescopic fork handling the front suspension and twin side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear handling the rear-end suspension.

In the braking department, the bike packed a drum braking unit on the 18-inch front wheel and a small drum unit on the 18-inch rear wheel.

As for the power figures, the 1973 Benelli 650 Tornado S boasted 52 hp with a peak force at 7,200 rpm coming from a 642cc four-stroke air-cooled parallel-twin engine fed by two Dell'Orto carburetors.

The 1973 MY Benelli 650 Tornado S2 is a touring-oriented naked machine that boasts standard features such as a large, detachable windshield, laced wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, wide handlebars, a drum braking system, a telescopic front fork, dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension, a single seat, an analogue instrument cluster and a large, round headlamp.

In the tech/engine department, it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 642cc, parallel twin cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 52 horsepower and 7200 rpm.

In 1972, following Alejandro de Tomaso's acquisition of Benelli, the maker introduced a revised version of the Benelli 650 Tornado under the Benelli 650 Tornado S designation, featuring several modifications.

The 1972 model had an electric starter, a rebalanced crankshaft, increased compression, revised gear ratios, and Veglia instruments. Several components were rubber-mounted to minimize the vibration effects, and weights were added to the handlebar ends.

In addition, the Tornado motorcycles made for the American market differed from those made for the European market in small details such as the handlebar and seat.

Visually, the motorcycle was characterized by standard fittings, like a round headlight upfront, a chromed front fender, a dual seat, a two-into-two exhaust system with a muffler mounted on each side, side-mounted rear shocks, and 18-inch wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 1972 Benelli 650 Tornado S had its heartbeat set by a 642cc four-stroke air-cooled parallel-twin engine that delivered a power output of 52 hp with a peak force at 7,200 rpm. The power generated by the engine was controlled by a five-speed transmission linked to the rear wheel via a final chain drive.

The motorcycle packed a Marzocchi tele-hydraulic fork handling suspension on the front and a drum braking unit controlling stopping power. In contrast, the rear end was controlled by twin shocks and a drum braking unit.

In 1971, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli 650 Tornado, a naked middle-class machine created to suit riders of all ages and experience levels. It was in its second production year and packed the same characteristics as the previous one without any modifications.

The Benelli 650 Tornado was a naked two-wheeler parallel-twin motorcycle produced by Benelli in 1970. The bike was intended to compete with the British big twins that dominated the American market.

The first motorcycles were introduced in the American market in 1970 and in 1971 the European market. The motorcycle was known as the Tornado, and its handling was criticized due to the engine sitting too high in the frame.

In the visual department, the motorcycle had standard features, such as a round headlight upfront, a dual seat, side-mounted rear shocks, a two-into-two exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

The power that set the 1971 Benelli 650 Tornado in motion was crafted by a 642cc four-stroke, air-cooled, twin-cylinder engine that delivered 52 hp at 7,200 rpm. Two Dell'Orto carburetors fed it and controlled it by a five-speed manual transmission.

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

The riding experience was set by a Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and adjustable twin shocks on the rear.

The Benelli 650 Tornado was a naked two-wheeler parallel-twin motorcycle manufactured by Benelli in 1970. The bike was intended to compete with the British big twins that dominated the American market.

The first manufactured motorcycles were introduced in the American market in 1970 and in 1971 in the European market. The bike was known as the Tornado, and its handling was criticized due to the engine sitting too high in the frame.

In 1970, the Italian motorcycle maker introduced the Benelli 650 Tornado, a naked two-wheeler that suited all categories of riders with different experience levels and ages. It had a more complex design than previous models, so the factory had to purchase new machinery for its production.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by standard fittings, like wire-spoke wheels, a two-into-two exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual seat, and a round headlight upfront.

In the power department, the 1970 Benelli 650 Tornado was set in motion by a 642cc four-stroke two-cylinder air-cooled engine fed by two Dell'Orto carburetors. The engine boasted 52 hp with a peak at 7,200 rpm and sent to the rear wheel via a five-speed gearbox and a final chain drive.

The front end was handled by a tele-hydraulic Marzocchi fork and a drum braking unit, while the rear end was controlled by two adjustable side-mounted shocks and a drum braking unit.