BENELLI 304 (1984-1988) Specs, Performance & 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 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.