MOTO GUZZI 254 (1980-1981) Specs, Performance & Photos

In the 1970s, the car manufacturer Alejandro de Tomaso bought both Moto Guzzi and Benelli companies. From that point, Badge engineering was used, resulting in numerous models sold under both brand names.

One example is the Moto Guzzi 254, also sold as the Benelli 254 or Benelli 250 Quatro. It was the smallest four-cylinder displacement motorcycle at the time, manufactured from 1977 until 1984.

However, the Benelli and Moto Guzzi models differed, like the Benelli, which aimed at the sports market, while the Moto Guzzi 254 aimed at a more touring-oriented market. Also, the Guzzi version packed six-spoke wheels, while the Benelli model had three-spoke wheels.

In 1980, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi 254, a naked motorcycle in its fourth year of production, featuring the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models, without significant modifications.

The bike had standard fittings, like a large round headlight on the front, a small-capacity fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat, a four-into-two exhaust system, and six-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1980 Moto Guzzi 254 had its soul brought to life by a 231cc two-stroke air-cooled four-cylinder engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, fed by four Dell'Orto carburetors, delivering 28 hp with a peak force at 10,500 rpm.