BENELLI 354 Sport II (1980-1981) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Benelli 354 Sport II was a middle-class naked motorcycle manufactured by Benelli for only six years, from 1980 until 1985, when it was dropped from production. Over its production years, the bike remained unchanged without any modifications.

In 1980, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Benelli 354 Sport II, a motorcycle in its first production year, packing standard features, such as a round headlight integrated into a small cowl, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted shocks, a four-into-two exhaust system with a chromed silencer on each side, and 12-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1980 Benelli 354 Sport II was set in motion by a 345cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, boasting 38 hp with a peak force at 10,200 rpm.

The power produced by the powerhouse was converted into motion by a five-speed manual gearbox controlled by a wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear end through a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 160 kph (99 mph).

It was built around a tubular steel frame with a hydraulic telescopic fork handling the front-end suspension and a dual-sided swingarm with side-mounted shocks handling the rear-end suspension.

As for the stopping power, the bike's 18-inch wheels were fitted with double brake discs on the front, and a single brake disc on the rear clamped to hydraulic calipers.