Sold for £3,680
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: YFC 733X
Frame No: 12067
Engine No: 1915
CC: 231
MOT: Exempt
The Benelli 254, originally known as the Benelli 250 Quatro, is a 250cc inline-four produced from 1977 to 1984. At the time it was the smallest production four cylinder. Designed by engineer Lino Tonti, the styling was by Paolo Martin. First shown at the 1975 Milan Motorcycle Show, plastic and aluminium were used extensively to keep the weight down to 117kg. Martin's sleek styling included uncluttered handlebars, with the clocks and brake master cylinder mounted in the tank.
Understood to have been purchased by Jeff in 1986 (as evidenced by a bill of sale on file), this Benelli is understood to be ‘cosmetically sound’ but described as ‘needing work’. A 1996 letter in the history file relates how, following acquisition, it was discovered that a fuel leak and problem with the 2 into 4 rubber manifold, that was fitted to road models, meant the bike could not be run and it was apparently never used. We are further informed that the petrol tank and most of the plastic fairings have previously been removed and are now loosely fitted. In addition, the front brake caliper is loose and hanging from the end of the hose. Offered with an Italian text Benelli 254 handbook and assorted correspondence.
For more information, please contact:
John Markey
john.markey@handh.co.uk
01428 607899
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 29th Mar, 2023
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