Benelli BN 302 Release Date

Hello,

Just heard yesterday from the factory that the Benelli BN 302 also known in China as the Benelli BJ300 will be released in mainland China on 10th April 2014. The price will be 22,800 rmb for the 300 cc inline twin 37bhp bike. The local dealer here in Taizhou has already ordered 11 of these machinese for customers who have paid the deposit. I will test ride on this date before purchasing. The bike comes in four colours but think only available in two colours outside China. The colours available here are Orange, White, Black and Red. Outside China is the first two. If you view some of the videos on baidu video page then you can here the sound of the bike, sounds lovely considering its only 300cc. Chinese name: 贝纳利300

If I have any more news then i will post on here.

Thanks

FUCK...I WANT ONE

Nice looking bike, and competitively priced too. I'd still probably go with a Suzuki 250 for the extra 2000 yuan if I was commuting, however good the Benelli you would really expect less issues from the Suzuki. The Benelli has an extra 10hp if stats are correct, which really might be pretty nice in China.

In true Chinese style here are some pictures that I stole from the internet and then claimed I took them. :lol8:

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Engine: 4-stroke parallel twin-cylinder 4-valve (per cylinder) water-cooled 300CC
Power: 37bhp (about 27KW) @ 11000 rpm (GW250 26 HP (about 20 KW) @ 8500 RPM and 22 nm of Torque @ 7000 RPM).
Torque: 27nm @ 9000 rpm
Transmission: six-speed chain drive
Shock: 41mm inverted front shock, preload adjustable rear shock
Brakes: Disc front 260mm, rear 240mm single disc
Fuel tank: 16L
Color: white, orange

Its on their website.

http://www.benelli.com/files/Image/article_833_3big.jpg
They may have canceled the 250cc singles, because they are gone.

They also are setting up production of the Benelli bikes(600 upward) @ a factory in Brazil, that will take place @ Bramont, Mahindra manufactures @ Bramont pick-ups and small SUV as well as Polaris ATV's sold in brazil.

22800 RMB, very reasonable price.

I want its bigger brother, the BN600GT but its RMB48000~~~~~maybe next year hah

It's nice but looks like it's 200kg... Bit heavy for 37hp.

The official dry weight is 185kg and yes its near 200kg but i think the power is still enough. I own a Yamaha Majesty 400 scooter which has similar power but weighs nearly 225kg. Only 3 weeks left till their released.:icon10:

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Originally Posted by effertime

FUCK...I WANT ONE

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no mate you want my ybr , then I can have one

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Originally Posted by zhu

no mate you want my ybr , then I can have one

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I'd GLADLY support your Benelli purchase by buying your YBR. Of course, under the condition that I get
a test ride on the 300 :naughty:

Oh...i forgot to give you an update. I went to have my license translated and discovered that it had just expired.
Obstacles...i haz them.

Hum... That bn302 looks pretty good, im hurry to try it, then probably buy one :D

Where could I buy one of these in Beijing? I go for my license exam next week and this bike would be perfect.

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Originally Posted by tonyzhenchen

Where could I buy one of these in Beijing? I go for my license exam next week and this bike would be perfect.

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I would start by looking for Beijing's Benelli dealer...

Best of luck for ur exam!

:)

We are in august and I still don't see one.
Sure, it's a very nice bike.
Did anybody see or test?
And what about the 600?
Cheers

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Originally Posted by markintosh

We are in august and I still don't see one.
Sure, it's a very nice bike.
Did anybody see or test?
And what about the 600?
Cheers

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I have seen the new BJ300 (302) at my local Benelli shop. IMO looks quite nice and fairly good quality and fitment of panels etc., but can't comment on how it rides.
The 600GS-A (600GT) looks pretty good too with some evidence of forethought in many design elements, but ground clearance is too low IMO and only 750mm length front forks...

Is it an imported or a Chinese one?

Made in the QJ factory - Taizhou

is going to be sell under "Keeway" brand also

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Originally Posted by PatagoniaCondor

is going to be sell under "Keeway" brand also

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Of course every Chinese bike needs to be sold under 9 different brand names. So that when one gets attacked for poor quality/safety or customer service it only muddies the name of one brand, like a hydra. Instead of one crappy brand you then have 9, see the difference? No. Nor do I! :rolleyes1:

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Of course every Chinese bike needs to be sold under 9 different brand names. So that when one gets attacked for poor quality/safety or customer service it only muddies the name of one brand, like a hydra. Instead of one crappy brand you then have 9, see the difference? No. Nor do I! :rolleyes1:

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jajajajaja, i was reading and thinking, is not more easier to have one good quality brand???

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jajajajaja, i was reading and thinking, is not more easier to have one good quality brand???

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That's called a monopoly

hi guys, its been a while...:scooter:
was out today for a short ride, well i planned to ride longer to enjoy the nice weather but was caught checking bike instead. I sat on the benelli 300gs for the first time and i have to admit it looks way better than my GW, not sure though how it performs. My GW works perfectly fine and never experienced any problems with it, except for the unfortunate incident:icon10:

Asked the dealer if i could trade-in my bike for a brand new Benelli, was quoted 10k for it (excluding the plate transfer and registration fee ofcourse)
would u guys consider the deal if u were in position? or any one have more information how the benelli300gs perfoms? any feedback will be much appreciated :goodtime: