50 Turismo (T50)

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 motorcross version of this model. Other similar models include the T50 LUX and GTV 50.[2]

Benelli T50
1977 Benelli T50
ManufacturerBenelli
Also called50 Turismo
Production1973–
ClassMoped
Engine49 cc (3.0 cu in) Two-stroke single
Bore / stroke40 mm × 39 mm (1.6 in × 1.5 in)
Compression ratio8:1
Power1.2 hp (0.89 kW) @ 4,200 rpm (claimed)[1]
Ignition typeMagneto-flywheel/alternator (6V-18W)
TransmissionWet, 5-speed, chain
SuspensionFront: felescopic fork, Rear: Swinging arm with mechanical dampers
BrakesDrum
TiresFront: MT76, Rear: MT53
Wheelbase1,220 mm (48 in)
DimensionsL: 1,825 mm (71.9 in)
W: 750 mm (30 in)
H: 990 mm (39 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb) (claimed)[1] (dry)
Fuel capacity10.5 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

References

  1. Benelli Motorella "78" Workshop Manual, p. 20
  2. "Benelli 1975 50 Turismo". Cyber Motorcycle. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  3. "Sports Mopeds: a 70s phenomenon". BMF. Retrieved 24 September 2019.


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