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1984 Benelli 254 231cc
Lot Number: 808
1984 Benelli 254 231cc
Part of the late Clive Harris Collection, 1984 Benelli 254 (250cc/four-cylinder) offering 28bhp and 90mph. One previous owner, current owner since 2003 and showing just over 4,000km. In complete condition but will need recommissioning before use. Offered without reserve.
- ESTIMATE: Offered Without Reserve
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 22nd February, 2026 at 11.00am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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REG NUMBER
A896 RFR
SUMMARY
Part of the late Clive Harris Collection, 1984 Benelli 254 (250cc/four-cylinder) offering 28bhp and 90mph. One previous owner, current owner since 2003 and showing just over 4,000km. In complete condition but will need recommissioning before use. Offered without reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- Revitalised following its take-over by Alejandro de Tomaso, Benelli launched a range of new four and six-cylinder sports bikes in the 1970s
- Smallest of the range was the 254 (actually 231cc) quarter-litre roadster, its name deriving from '250cc/four-cylinder'
- The smallest production four-cylinder motorcycle at the time, it was also one of the most expensive, but it did include cast alloy wheels, Brembo disc brakes, and an electric starter
- Stunningly styled and built like a Swiss watch, the 28bhp, high-revving lightweight was capable of over 90mph
- This example is presented in complete condition but will need recommissioning or restoring before use
- One previous owner and current owner since 2003
- Showing just over 4,000 recorded km
- Complete with original owners handbook, service manual and some old MOTs
- Also supplied with numerous spares as pictured including panels and spare wheels
- UK-registered on a current V5C
- Being offered without reserve
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 808
- Make
- BENELLI
- Model
- 254 231CC
- Registration Number
- A896 RFR
- Frame Number
- 12064
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 1980
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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