2008 Benelli BX 505 Enduro
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Specifications
- Category
- Enduro / offroad
- Displacement
- 505.0 ccm (30.82 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 505.00
- Engine details
- Single cylinder, four-stroke
- Power
- 59.7 HP (43.6 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 50.0 Nm (5.1 kgf-m or 36.9 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Bore × stroke
- 104.0 x 59.5 mm (4.1 x 2.3 inches)
- Fuel system
- Injection. Electronic injection - throttle body 42 mm EURO 3
- Fuel control
- Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
- Ignition
- Digital
- Lubrication
- Wet sump and reeds
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission
- Chain (final drive)
- Clutch
- Wet clutch 7 steel discs
- Rake
- 26.5°
- Trail
- 110 mm (4.3 inches)
- Front suspension
- 50 mm fully adjustable
- Rear suspension
- Sachs shock absorber fully adjustable
- Front tyre
- 80/100-21
- Rear tyre
- 140/80-18
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brake Ø
- 260 mm (10.2 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brake Ø
- 220 mm (8.7 inches)
- Seat height
- 960 mm (37.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Length
- 2160 mm (85.0 inches)
- Width
- 810 mm (31.9 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1450 mm (57.1 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons)
- Starter
- Electric & kick
The 2008 Benelli BX 505 Enduro
2008 marks the debut year for the Benelli BX 505 Enduro, a competition-oriented off-roader that slotted into Benelli's lineup as a dedicated dirt machine rather than a dual-sport compromise. This is a bike built for riders who actually spend time off pavement, not weekend posers looking for adventure-bike styling. The tall seat height and light overall character point toward technical trail work and enduro-style riding, where a quick-revving single and a narrow chassis matter more than outright comfort. Fuel capacity is modest, which tells you this machine is tuned for aggressive short-to-medium sessions rather than long-distance exploration, and the chain final drive keeps maintenance straightforward for riders who expect to get the bike dirty.
As a first-year model, the 2008 Benelli BX 505 Enduro doesn't carry any inherited baggage or running changes to track. There were no special editions or colorways offered this year, and no recalls or service bulletins have been recorded.
Expect interest from experienced off-road riders and Benelli loyalists drawn to something less common than the usual Japanese or Austrian enduro options. Collector interest remains low, so this is a buy-to-ride proposition, not a speculative purchase. Condition and maintenance history matter far more here than rarity claims.
