2020 Benelli BN 251
Specifications
- Category
- Naked bike
- Displacement
- 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 249.00
- Engine details
- Single cylinder, four-stroke
- Power
- 25.8 HP (18.8 kW) @ 9250 RPM
- Torque
- 21.1 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 15.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
- Compression
- 11.2:1
- Bore × stroke
- 72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
- Valves/cyl
- 4.0
- Fuel system
- Injection. Electronic fuel injection with throttle body ø 37 mm
- Fuel control
- Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
- Lubrication
- Wet sump
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission
- Chain (final drive)
- Clutch
- Wet
- Frame
- Trestle in steel tubes
- Front suspension
- 41mm Upside-down forks
- Front travel
- 120 mm (4.7 inches)
- Rear suspension
- Rear swing arm with central shock absorber
- Rear travel
- 51 mm (2.0 inches)
- Front tyre
- 110/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 150/60-ZR17
- Front brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Front brake Ø
- 280 mm (11.0 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Rear brake Ø
- 240 mm (9.4 inches)
- Wheels
- Aluminum alloy
- Wet weight
- 163.0 kg (359.4 pounds)
- Seat height
- 795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Height
- 1125 mm (44.3 inches)
- Length
- 2080 mm (81.9 inches)
- Width
- 810 mm (31.9 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1400 mm (55.1 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
- Colours
- Red, White, Black
- Starter
- Electric
The 2020 Benelli BN 251
2020 Benelli BN 251 sits in the entry-level naked bike segment, aimed squarely at riders stepping up from smaller displacement machines or getting their first taste of a proper mid-weight streetfighter. This is a small-capacity naked meant for city streets and weekend backroads rather than highway slogging, with a quarter-liter single that favors approachable, predictable power delivery over outright thrills. The upright riding position and manageable seat height make it easy to live with for shorter or less experienced riders, while the chain final drive keeps maintenance simple and familiar. It's a bike built for learning throttle control and cornering confidence rather than chasing lap times. The 2020 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2019 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Typical buyers are newer riders or commuters looking for an affordable, low-maintenance naked bike with enough personality to stay interesting past the first year of ownership. Collector interest remains low, so this is a bike bought to ride daily, not tucked away for future value.
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