2018 Benelli BN 302
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
- Upside down forks
- Front travel
- 135 mm (5.3 inches)
- Rear suspension
- Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with extension hydraulic brake and spring preload adjustment
- Rear travel
- 46 mm (1.8 inches)
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
- Front brakes
- Double disc. 4 pistons caliper. ABS.
- Front brake Ø
- 260 mm (10.2 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. 2 pistons caliper. ABS.
- Rear brake Ø
- 240 mm (9.4 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
- 2130 mm (83.9 inches)
- Width
- 800 mm (31.5 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1410 mm (55.5 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)
- Colours
- White/black, green, black, black/red, white/orange
- Starter
- Electric
The 2018 Benelli BN 302
2018 Benelli BN 302 sits in the entry-level naked bike segment, a small-displacement machine built to get new and returning riders comfortable on two wheels without overwhelming them. The parallel-twin engine, an unusual choice at this size, gives it a smoother delivery than most single-cylinder rivals, with power that builds steadily rather than arriving in a rush. It's a bike suited to city streets and weekend backroads rather than long-distance touring, and the low seat height means it's approachable for shorter riders or anyone getting back into riding after time away. Handling is light and predictable, which makes it forgiving for someone still building confidence.
The 2018 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2017 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences.
This is a first-bike or budget-commuter purchase more than an enthusiast's project. Expect buyers to be new licensees, students, or riders downsizing from something heavier who want low running costs and an unintimidating ownership experience. Collector interest in the 2018 Benelli BN 302 remains minimal, so value here is about usability, not appreciation.
