2016 Benelli BN 302
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Specifications
- Category
- Naked bike
- Displacement
- 300.0 ccm (18.31 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 300.00
- Engine
- Horizontal cylinder
- Engine details
- Twin, four-stroke
- Power
- 38.0 HP (27.7 kW) @ 10000 RPM
- Torque
- 27.4 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 20.2 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Bore × stroke
- 57.4 x 57.8 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches)
- Valves/cyl
- 4.0
- Fuel system
- Injection. Two throttle bodies ø37 mm
- Fuel control
- Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
- Ignition
- Delphi MT05
- Lubrication
- Wet sump
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission
- Chain (final drive)
- Clutch
- Wet clutch
- Frame
- Steel trestle in steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Inverted hydraulic damping shock absorber ø41 mm
- Front travel
- 135 mm (5.3 inches)
- Rear suspension
- Rear swing arm in steel pipes, rear shock absorber with spring preload adjustmen
- Rear travel
- 42 mm (1.7 inches)
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
- Front brakes
- Double disc. 4 pistons caliper
- Front brake Ø
- 260 mm (10.2 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. 2 pistons caliper
- Rear brake Ø
- 220 mm (8.7 inches)
- Wheels
- Aluminum alloy
- Dry weight
- 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)
- Wet weight
- 196.0 kg (432.1 pounds)
- Seat height
- 795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Height
- 1120 mm (44.1 inches)
- Length
- 2115 mm (83.3 inches)
- Width
- 800 mm (31.5 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1405 mm (55.3 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)
- Colours
- White, green, black
- Starter
- Electric
The 2016 Benelli BN 302
2016 Benelli BN 302 sits in the entry-level naked bike segment, aimed at riders moving up from smaller displacement machines who want a bit more presence without stepping into intimidating territory. The parallel-twin engine layout gives it a smoother, more refined feel than the single-cylinder competition, and that character comes through most on daily commutes and weekend backroad rides rather than track days. It's not a bike built for outright speed; it rewards riders who appreciate a torquey, tractable engine and don't mind a bit of extra heft in exchange for stability at speed. The chain final drive keeps maintenance straightforward and familiar for anyone coming from other budget-friendly bikes. The 2016 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2015 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Typical buyers are newer riders or those returning to motorcycling after time away, looking for something capable enough for real roads but not overwhelming. Collector interest remains low, so this is a bike bought to be ridden and used, not tucked away as an investment.
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