Benelli 304

Benelli 304

Make Model	Benelli 304
Year	1984 - 88
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity	231.4 cc / 14.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke	44 x 38 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Oil Capacity	2.5 L / 2.6 US qts
Exhaust	4-into-2
Induction	4 x Dell'Orto PHBG 18 B carburetors
Ignition	Coil, distributor
Starting	Electric (kick start optional)
Max Power	20.1 kW / 27.8 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque	18.8 Nm / 1.92 kgf-m / 13.86 lbs-ft @ 9000 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Open tubular frame, load bearing engine
Front Suspension	Hydraulic forks, 30 mm Ø
Rear Suspension	Swinging arm with hydraulic shocks
Front Brakes	Single 260 mm disc
Rear Brakes	158 mm Drum
Front Tyre	3.75 -18
Rear Tyre	3.00 -18
Dimensions	Length: 1940 mm / 76.4 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in Height: 950 mm / 37.4 in
Wheelbase	1270 mm / 50.0 in
Dry Weight	134 kg / 295 lbs
Fuel Capacity	11 Litres / 2.9 US gal
Top Speed	150 km/h / 934 mph

In the same category with 354 Sport and 350 RS, the Benelli 304 is an Italian classic, a bike especially designed for touring. It has a pretty small engine, a 231cc one with four cylinders inline, air cooled and able to develop 27 horsepower at 10500 rpm. They kept this model in production from 1984 until 1988.