BENELLI 654 Quattro (1979-1980) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1979, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli 654 Quattro, a more powerful, relaxed version of the Benelli 504 Sport with the footrests mounted forward, a slightly raised handlebar, and a stepped seat. It was basically like the 504 model but without the handlebar-mounted fairing.

The Benelli Quattro name referred to a series of motorcycles manufactured under the Benelli and Moto Guzzi brands between 1974 and 1986. The first 500 Quattro model replaced the Benelli 650 Tornado and was part of the same family as the Benelli Six.

In the aesthetic department, the 1979 Benelli 654 Quatro had standard fittings, like a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a four-into-two exhaust system with a silencer on each side, a round headlight, and 12-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike was produced around a steel frame with a telescopic fork mounted on the front end and twin side-mounted adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, offering the suspension performance necessary.

As for the braking performance, the bike's 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels were fitted with two 265 mm brake rotors on the front and a 260 mm brake disc on the rear.

Regarding power, the 1979 Benelli 654 Quattro had its soul brought to life by a 604cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered a power output of 60 hp at 8,700 rpm and 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.