2018 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
- Decomposable frame, front steel trestle, rear aluminium alloy casting
- 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 2018 Benelli BN 600 I
2018 Benelli BN 600 I sits in the middle of Benelli's naked lineup, built around a detuned version of the TnT triple-cylinder platform rather than a bargain-basement single or twin. This is a bike that rewards riders who want a bit of theater from their commute or weekend ride, that inline-triple engine note giving it a character most parallel-twin competitors in this segment simply can't match. It's not a bike built for track days or long-distance touring, but around town and on twisty B-roads it feels planted and confident, with enough midrange punch to make overtakes easy without demanding constant gear changes. The riding position is upright and approachable, making it a forgiving machine for someone stepping up from a smaller-displacement naked. 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. Expect interest from riders wanting an affordable, distinctive-sounding middleweight naked rather than collectors, as the 2018 Benelli BN 600 I holds little investment appeal but plenty of everyday usability for someone who wants character without breaking the bank.
