Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLS Softail Slim (2014-15) vs Benelli 250 Sport Special (1968-73)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Benelli |
| Model: | Harley Davidson FLS Softail Slim | 250 Sport Special |
| Years: | 2014-15 | 1968-73 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, Twin Cam 103B Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder | Horizontal single cylinder, 4-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1690 cc / 103.1 cub in. | 245.1 cc / 14.95 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 98.4 x 111.1 mm | 74 x 57 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Dell'Orto UB 24BS2 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Flywheel with HV coil outer |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick start |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Frame Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded Swingarm Mild steel, round tube sections, forged junctions; MIG welded | Single tube, open cradle, steel |
| Front Suspension: | 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over | Swinging arm, hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes: | Single 292 mm discs, 4 piston caliper | Drum, 175 mm Ø |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 292 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum, 125 mm Ø |
| Front Tyre: | MT90B16 72H | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | MU85B16 77H | 3.00-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1635 mm / 64.3 in | 1260 mm / 49.6 in |
| Seat Height: | Laden 605 mm / 23.8 in. Unladen 658 mm / 25.9 in. | 710 mm / 30.0 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 115 mm / 4.5 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 308 kh / 679 lbs | 108 kg / 238 lbs |
| Oil Capacity: | 3.3 Litres / 3.5 US qt | 2 L / 2.1 US qts |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal |