The Benelli T50 or 50 Turismo was a 49 cc (3.0 cu in) two-stroke single-cylinder engine moped made by Benelli from 1973. The 'T' stands for 'Turismo' which translates to 'Tourism' or 'Touring' as it is generally referred to. The T50 shares most of its mechanics with the similar Benelli 50 Cross, a motocross version of this model. Other similar models include the T50 LUX and GTV 50.[2]
 1977 Benelli T50 | |
| Manufacturer | Benelli |
|---|---|
| Also called | 50 Turismo |
| Production | 1973– |
| Assembly | Pesaro, Italy |
| Class | Moped |
| Engine | 49 cc (3.0 cu in) Two-stroke single |
| Bore / stroke | 40 mm × 39 mm (1.6 in × 1.5 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8:1 |
| Power | 1.2 hp (0.89 kW) @ 4,200 rpm (claimed)[1] |
| Ignition type | Magneto-flywheel/alternator (6V-18W) |
| Transmission | Wet, 5-speed, chain |
| Suspension | Front: felescopic fork, Rear: Swinging arm with mechanical dampers |
| Brakes | Drum |
| Tires | Front: MT76, Rear: MT53 |
| Wheelbase | 1,220 mm (48 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 1,825 mm (71.9 in) W: 750 mm (30 in) H: 990 mm (39 in) |
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) (claimed)[1] (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 10.5 L (2.3 imp gal; 2.8 US gal) |
| Footnotes / references [1] | |
Part of the 'Sports Moped' boom of the 1970s that happened across Europe at this time similar mopeds were produced by many companies including other Italian manufacturers such as Italjet and Gilera.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Benelli Motorella "78" Workshop Manual, p. 20
- ^ "Benelli 1975 50 Turismo". Cyber Motorcycle. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "Sports Mopeds: a 70s phenomenon". BMF. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
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