1970s Benelli 650 Tornado sought

**Voltaire** · 14th December 2012, 09:30

Originally Posted by Atlas

Sounds like rider ability...they are typical Italian, two big dustbin lids on a very short stroke. Would need to be pedalled along and use the gears; but period and more recent reviews suggest they should be quite capable on keeping up with anything from the period and provide the rider with smiles. Have yet to ride this one but I see no reason it couldnt hold its own with the throttle applied accordingly.

After riding my Commando last weekend I don't think I ever took it past 5000 rpm..... whereas back in the day I'm sure they were thrashed..... I'm sure your Benelli will be fine for riding around on.
Since building the track bike I don't feel the need for going fast on the road any more....hence no moderns in my shed now....unless you count my 1983 work R65 as modern...

**Voltaire** · 5th April 2013, 09:16

Looks like the OP bought one and didn't like it....http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-576063086.htm

**dunedinite** · 5th April 2013, 17:11

Yes I found one and bought it and absolutely love it to bits. I am selling it to help a family member out. Otherwise there would be no way in hell you would pries it from me.

**Woodman** · 5th April 2013, 17:27

Originally Posted by Voltaire

Looks like the OP bought one and didn't like it....http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-576063086.htm

Looks okay too. Yea naa, one Benelli is enough, even if it doesn't go yet.

**Voltaire** · 5th April 2013, 20:41

Originally Posted by Woodman

Looks okay too. Yea naa, one Benelli is enough, even if it doesn't go yet.

you know you want to...

**Maillard nz** · 17th December 2013, 21:24

Originally Posted by Atlas

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needs some fettling and too rare to be broken up. Quietly impressed. Need to source a new taillight.
I do have the full workshop manual in both English and Italian.
A recent acquisition, came from Ashburton...

Hi I have a 1974 650 benelli can you tell me where you got the workshop manual ?

**Atlas** · 18th December 2013, 07:48

Originally Posted by Maillard nz

Hi I have a 1974 650 benelli can you tell me where you got the workshop manual ?

Ah... it came with the bike and has probably been with it since the seventies by the brittleness of the pages. It is in a looseleaf folder, so pages can be removed and have put them into sleeves so they are removeable.
The manual and the bike have been taken over by my FIL as I'm buried in projects and he took a shine to it.
Being a factory manual it is what any tornado owner needs.
If you send me a PM I can put you in touch with my FIL, he wont part with it but may be willing to scan?
alternately get in touch with Detlef from Benelli in Germany, he has a great parts supply and may be able to help with a manual.

**Tornado** · 6th April 2016, 10:02

Hi there, I also have a 650 Tornado which I have done a few mods too. Have you still got yours? Be good to have a chat about them if you have time. I've put a disc front end on mine. Cheers Glyn.

**Atlas** · 6th April 2016, 10:29

Its still in the family and being used albeit not by me. It should be doing the Northland rally in May.
Makes a great noise and very slim, I've ridden with it a number of times and it certainly has a very italian cafe look on the move.

Drop me a pm
Tim

**Black Knight** · 6th April 2016, 10:48

Northland Rally in May?-Can you please elaborate.

**Atlas** · 6th April 2016, 13:50

Originally Posted by Black Knight

Northland Rally in May?-Can you please elaborate.

The Northland VCC (which caters for bikes to Dec 1985 - 25 years) holds its annual motorcycle rally on Sat 14th May around the Whangarei district.
Its a really good ride and they allow entry of "guests" eg non members who belong to a comparable club or at the discretion of the organiser.
The contact for inquiries is nvccrally@gmail.com
So very suitable for the "classic" seventies Benelli or 'Onda in your case. A good days riding, typically ride up Friday arvo, ride Sat, dinner Sat night, home Sunday morning

I've done the run a couple of years now on my beesa single and this year will probably take my beesa triple.
If you have something suitable its a good weekend before we get fully into winter

oh and entries close on 2nd May

Tim

**AllanB** · 6th April 2016, 15:58

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1063200045.htm

Buy now $12 k .......

Nah.

**Voltaire** · 7th April 2016, 14:58

We took our BMW r90's last year and it was a good weekend. Get to do some Kiwiana things like go to the RSA for dinner

I'm not riding at the moment as I require a new hip.

**swarfie** · 7th April 2016, 15:37

Originally Posted by Voltaire

We took our BMW r90's last year and it was a good weekend. Get to do some Kiwiana things like go to the RSA for dinner

I'm not riding at the moment as I require a new hip.

The war office and I will likely do it again. Was a good ride last year on the R90S but we'll probably do it on a Velo this time. Mooloo Meader this weekend which is the Waikato VCC equivalent and the Rubber Ducky in September is the Taranaki Branch rally. Bring your wets tho'