BENELLI 250 2C Phantom (1975-1976) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1975, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 250 2C Phantom, a middle-class motorcycle in its second production year, featuring the same specifications as the previous one without any modifications whatsoever.

The Benelli 250 2C Phantom was a middle-class quarter-liter motorcycle manufactured by Benelli from 1974 until 1976 when it was dropped from production. The bike followed the popular layout of the quarter-liter class Japanese motorcycles.

The 1975 Benelli 250 2C Phantom was powered by a 231cc two-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder engine that delivered an output power of 25 hp with a peak at 6,800 rpm and 24 Nm (18 lb-ft) torque at 6,400 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission that sent it to the rear end via a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 145 kph (90 mph).

The bike was made around a double-cradle steel frame that housed the suspension system comprised of a telescopic fork on the front and a swingarm with two adjustable side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The bike's visual department was represented by features such as a round headlight with a chromed housing, analog instruments, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system with a muffler mounted on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.