Revitalised after its takeover in 1971 by Argentine industrialist Alejandro de Tomaso, Benelli launched a range of new six- and four-cylinder sports bikes. First of these Honda-inspired machines was the 500 Quattro of 1974, which despite its Oriental-looking power unit was thoroughly Italian in all other respects, boasting a rigid cradle frame, powerful Grimeca drum brakes and alloy wheel rims. The front drum had been replaced by Brembo discs and the model name changed to ‘504 Sport’ by the time Bike magazine got its hands on one in 1979. “Riding the Sport is a trip,” enthused Britain’s No. 1 motorcycling journal. “In common with most of its Italian compadres, the Benelli delivers handling that is parsecs ahead of the dominant Japanese motorcycles.” The fact that importers Agrati Sales sold so few in the UK was entirely down to the price: at £1,636 the Benelli was a massive 33 percent more expensive than Kawasaki’s Z500!We are advised that this well presented German-registered example has been modified with bikini fairing, Marzocchi shock absorbers, non-stock handlebars and special paintwork. Currently in the hands of its second owner, the machine has covered 35,779 kilometres from new and benefits from a service carried out in January 2006 when the engine oil and filter were changed, a new battery fitted and the usual checks and adjustments made. The machine is offered with dating and roadworthiness certificates.
Revitalised after its takeover in 1971 by Argentine industrialist Alejandro de Tomaso, Benelli launched a range of new six- and four-cylinder sports bikes. First of these Honda-inspired machines was the 500 Quattro of 1974, which despite its Oriental-looking power unit was thoroughly Italian in all other respects, boasting a rigid cradle frame, powerful Grimeca drum brakes and alloy wheel rims. The front drum had been replaced by Brembo discs and the model name changed to ‘504 Sport’ by the time Bike magazine got its hands on one in 1979. “Riding the Sport is a trip,” enthused Britain’s No. 1 motorcycling journal. “In common with most of its Italian compadres, the Benelli delivers handling that is parsecs ahead of the dominant Japanese motorcycles.” The fact that importers Agrati Sales sold so few in the UK was entirely down to the price: at £1,636 the Benelli was a massive 33 percent more expensive than Kawasaki’s Z500!We are advised that this well presented German-registered example has been modified with bikini fairing, Marzocchi shock absorbers, non-stock handlebars and special paintwork. Currently in the hands of its second owner, the machine has covered 35,779 kilometres from new and benefits from a service carried out in January 2006 when the engine oil and filter were changed, a new battery fitted and the usual checks and adjustments made. The machine is offered with dating and roadworthiness certificates.
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