Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1972, 1973
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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.
BENELLI 650 Tornado S2 1972-1973
BENELLI 650 Tornado S2 642
| engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 642 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.3x2.3 in OR 84 mm | Compression Ratio: | 8.0:1 | Horsepower: | 52/7200 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 2 x DellOrto VHB 29 carburetors |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | Marzocchi telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | dual shocks | Front Brake: | drum | Rear Brake: | drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 463 lbs OR 210 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.5 gallons OR 17.0 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.50 -18 | Rear: | 4.00 -18 |
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