2017 Benelli BN 600 I
Specifications
- Category
- Naked bike
- Displacement
- 600.0 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 600.00
- Engine details
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power
- 82.0 HP (59.9 kW) @ 11500 RPM
- Torque
- 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.4 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Bore × stroke
- 65.0 x 45.2 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
- Valves/cyl
- 4.0
- Fuel system
- Injection
- 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
- Final drive
- Chain drive, ratio 14:46. Primary drive: 44/82.
- Frame
- Trellis
- Rake
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 96 mm (3.8 inches)
- Front suspension
- Upside-down fork
- Front travel
- 123 mm (4.8 inches)
- Rear suspension
- Rear swing arm in aluminium alloy, rear shock absorber with extension hydraulic and spring preload adjustment
- Rear travel
- 123 mm (4.8 inches)
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Radial calipers
- Front brake Ø
- 320 mm (12.6 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brake Ø
- 260 mm (10.2 inches)
- Wheels
- Aluminium alloy
- Dry weight
- 208.0 kg (458.6 pounds)
- Wet weight
- 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds)
- Seat height
- 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Height
- 1180 mm (46.5 inches)
- Length
- 2160 mm (85.0 inches)
- Width
- 800 mm (31.5 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1480 mm (58.3 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons)
- Colours
- Green, yellow
- Starter
- Electric
The 2017 Benelli BN 600 I
2017 Benelli BN 600 I sits in the middle of Benelli's naked bike range, built around a four-cylinder engine borrowed from the TNT platform and tuned for everyday road use rather than track bragging rights. It's a bike that rewards mid-range riding more than outright top-end thrills, with power delivery that stays smooth and predictable through town and on faster sweeping roads alike. The chassis is stable and forgiving, the seat height keeps it accessible for shorter riders, and the overall package feels more like a competent commuter with sporting pretensions than a stripped-down hooligan machine. Fuel range is modest but manageable for typical use. The 2017 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2016 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. This is a bike for riders wanting a four-cylinder naked without the price tag of Japanese or European rivals, often someone moving up from a smaller-displacement single or twin who wants more character and a bit more presence without stepping into superbike territory. Collector interest is minimal, so value here comes from usability, not appreciation.
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