350 RS

1980 Benelli 350 RS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Benelli's classic motorcycle platform, the 1980 Benelli 350 RS features a 345 cc (21.1 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 9,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 78.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 350 RS measures 200 kg (441 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.41 kg per horsepower). The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 148 km/h (92 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Benelli archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1978 to 1980, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.