2015 Benelli BN 600 R
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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
- 2.0
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Fuel control
- Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
- Ignition
- CDI
- 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 Marzocchi front
- Front travel
- 120 mm (4.7 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.
- 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
- White, black, yellow
- Starter
- Electric
The 2015 Benelli BN 600 R
Sitting in the middle of Benelli's revived lineup, the 2015 Benelli BN 600 R takes the inline-four architecture Benelli inherited from its QJ ownership and wraps it in naked-bike styling aimed at riders who want four-cylinder smoothness without committing to a full sportbike riding position. The upright bars and mid-set pegs make it comfortable for daily commuting, but that four-cylinder top end still rewards a rider willing to wring it out on a backroad. It's a heavier bike than most 600cc competitors, so low-speed maneuvering asks for a bit more attention, though the weight settles down nicely once you're moving and adds a planted feel through faster sweepers. The chain final drive keeps maintenance straightforward and familiar to anyone coming off a Japanese middleweight.
The 2015 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2014 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences.
This is a bike for riders drawn to something less common than the usual Japanese or European naked-bike suspects, often someone who wants distinctive styling and a four-cylinder engine note on a budget, without chasing collector value.
