Benelli BN 302 Release Date

**Taizhouthomas** · 03-19-2014, 07:36 AM

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

**effertime** · 03-19-2014, 09:32 AM

FUCK...I WANT ONE

**ZMC888** · 03-19-2014, 10:49 AM

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.

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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

**MJH** · 03-19-2014, 12:26 PM

Its on their website.

They may have canceled the 250cc singles, because they are gone.

**MJH** · 03-19-2014, 12:52 PM

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.

**td_ref** · 03-19-2014, 05:10 PM

22800 RMB, very reasonable price.

**modron** · 03-20-2014, 01:14 AM

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

**braillce** · 03-21-2014, 08:19 AM

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

**Taizhouthomas** · 03-22-2014, 05:23 AM

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.