BENELLI BN Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

In 2015, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli BN 600GT, a more touring-oriented motorcycle created for riders who wanted to spend more time behind bars but also wanted a machine capable of delivering an adrenaline rush with every throttle twist.

The Benelli BN 600GT was a sports tourer based on the popular BN 600 model. It was an easy-to-ride versatile motorcycle that delivered excellent comfortability, offering confidence to the riders and making them appreciate all the qualities.

Aesthetically, the bike had standard features, such as a half fairing, vertically-stacked headlights, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with pillion grab rails, an under-belly exhaust system, and multi-spoke alloy wheels.

As for power, the 2015 Benelli BN 600GT took its muscles from a 600cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 82 hp with a peak force at 11,500 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 10,500 rpm.

It was built around a mix of an aluminum and steel frame with a 50 mm inverted telescopic fork on the front, offering 123 mm of travel and an off-set horizontal-mounted shock absorber on the rear, providing excellent suspension performance and handling.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm floating discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front end and a 240 mm braked disc with a dual-piston caliper mounted on the rear, delivering excellent stopping performance.

In 2015, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli BN 251, a motorcycle that paid tribute to the same bikes customers enjoyed in the past. It was a lightweight, sporty 250cc naked motorcycle offered at a great value, similar to its big brothers. It came as an entry-level motorcycle with great fuel economy, agile performance, and ease of ride capabilities.

The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a single headlight unit with a tiny wind deflector, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, an engine spoiler, a single exhaust system with the silencer mounted on the right-hand side, and 12-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

The bike was made around a steel frame with a 41 mm inverted telescopic fork on the front, offering 120 mm of travel, and a single shock absorber on the rear, providing 50 mm of travel.

The bike's 17-inch alloy wheels were fitted with two 280 mm discs on the front and a 240 mm disc on the rear. The front ones were coupled to four-piston calipers, and the rear with a dual-piston caliper, offering excellent stopping power.

In the performance department, the 2015 Benelli BN 251 had installed a 249cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine underneath its fuel tank, boasting 25 hp at 9,000 rpm and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.

The Benelli BN 302, also known in other export markets as the TNT 300, was a medium-small displacement motorcycle that debuted in 2015. It was first presented at the 2013 EICMA Show in November alongside the Benelli BN 600 GT.

In 2015, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Benelli BN 302, a naked motorcycle with an aggressive, set in motion by an engine derived from the larger Benelli BN 600 model. It was part of the same family as the Benelli 302R.

The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a single headlight unit, a small wind deflector, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, an under-belly exhaust system, and 12-spoke alloy wheels.

It was built around a steel frame with a 41 mm inverted telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable off-set horizontal-mounted shock absorber on the rear, providing excellent suspension performance and handling.

In the braking department, the motorcycle packed two 260 mm brake rotors with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 240 mm brake disc with a two-piston caliper mounted on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

As for power, the 2015 Benelli BN 302 had installed a 302cc four-stroke liquid-cooled two-cylinder engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 38 hp at 10,000 rpm and 27 Nm (20 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

The Benelli BN 600GT was a sports tourer based on the popular BN 600 model. It was an easy-to-ride versatile motorcycle that delivered excellent comfortability, offering confidence to the riders and making them appreciate all the qualities.

In 2015, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli BN 600GT, a more touring-oriented motorcycle created for riders who wanted to spend more time behind bars but also wanted a machine capable of delivering an adrenaline rush with every throttle twist.

The 2015 Benelli BN 600GT was powered by a 600cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 82 hp with a peak force at 11,500 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 10,500 rpm.

It was built around a mix of an aluminum and steel frame with a 50 mm inverted telescopic fork on the front, offering 123 mm of travel and an off-set horizontal-mounted shock absorber on the rear, providing excellent suspension performance and handling.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm floating discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front end and a 240 mm braked disc with a dual-piston caliper mounted on the rear, delivering excellent stopping performance.

Visually, the motorcycle had standard features, such as a half fairing, vertically-stacked headlights, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with pillion grab rails, an under-belly exhaust system, and multi-spoke alloy wheels.

In 2015, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli BN 600i, a half-faired motorcycle with an aggressive design created to satisfy the wishes of the most demanding riders. It was in its fourth production year, packing the same specifications as the previous one.

The 2015 model came in the same package as the previous one, delivering the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle packed a 50 mm upside-down telescopic fork on the front, offering 120 mm of travel and an aluminum alloy swingarm with a spring preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, providing 123 mm of travel.

As for the braking power, the motorcycle packed two 320 mm brake rotors coupled to four-piston calipers on the front end and a 240 mm brake disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the rear, offering excellent stopping performance.

In the visual department, the bike was characterized by standard fittings, like a single headlight unit integrated into a small cowl, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, an off-set horizontal-mounted rear shock absorber, a four-into-one-into-two exhaust system with silencers mounted under the seat, and multi-spoke alloy wheels.

As for power, the 2015 Benelli BN 600i took its muscles from a 600cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine that delivered an output power of 82 hp at 11,500 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 10,500 rpm.

In 2014, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli BN 600R, a naked motorcycle created to satisfy the rider's needs. It was developed day by day to deliver excellent performance and quality.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by standard fittings, like a single headlight unit with a small wind deflector mounted on top, aggressive side panels, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and multi-spoke alloy wheels.

The 2014 Benelli BN 600R had its soul brought to life by a 600cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine that delivered an output power of 82 hp with maximum strength at 11,000 rpm and 56 Nm (41 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was sent to the rear end via a six-speed manual gearbox controlled by a wet multi-disc clutch and a final chain drive.

The motorcycle was made around a mix of aluminum and steel frame, housing the suspension system comprised of a 50 mm inverted telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, providing excellent handling capabilities.

As for the stopping power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm brake discs tied to four-piston calipers on the front and a 240 mm brake disc coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the rear.

The Benelli BN 600GT was a sports tourer based on the popular BN 600 model. It was an easy-to-ride versatile motorcycle that delivered excellent comfortability, offering confidence to the riders and making them appreciate all the qualities.

The motorcycle had standard features in the visual department, such as a half fairing, vertically-stacked headlights, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with pillion grab rails, an under-belly exhaust system, and multi-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike was built on a mix of an aluminum and steel frame with a 50 mm inverted telescopic fork on the front, offering 123 mm of travel and an off-set horizontal-mounted shock absorber on the rear, providing excellent suspension performance and handling.

The bike was kept on the safe side by two 320 mm floating discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 240 mm braked disc with a dual-piston caliper mounted on the rear wheel, delivering excellent stopping performance.

As for the power figures, the 2014 Benelli BN 600GT had its heartbeat set by a 600cc liquid-cooled four-stroke four-cylinder engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 82 hp at 11,500 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 10,500 rpm.

The bike was set in motion by a six-speed manual transmission controlled by a wet multi-disc clutch that sent the power to the rear end via a final chain drive.

The Benelli BN 600i was a middle-class naked motorcycle produced by Benelli from 2012 to 2016. It suited various riders, but especially the more adventurous Benelli fans.

In 2014, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli BN 600i, a half-faired motorcycle with an aggressive design created to satisfy the wishes of the most demanding riders.

The 2014 model came in the same shape and form as the previous one, packing the same technical, visual, and performance characteristics without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The 2014 Benelli BN 600i had its heartbeat set by a 600cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine mounted underneath the fuel tank, boasting 82 hp with a peak force at 11,500 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 10,500 rpm.

Visually, the motorcycle had standard features, such as a single headlight unit integrated into a small cowl, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, an off-set horizontal-mounted rear shock absorber, a four-into-one-into-two exhaust system with silencers mounted under the seat, and multi-spoke alloy wheels.

For suspension, the bike packed a 50 mm upside-down telescopic fork on the front with 120 mm of travel and an aluminum alloy swingarm with a spring preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, providing 123 mm of travel.

As for the braking power, the model's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm brake discs squeezed by four-piston calipers on the front and a 240 mm brake disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the rear, providing excellent stopping performance.

The 2015 MY Benelli BN 302 is an entry-level machine that comes with features such as a 41mm upside-down telescopic fork in the front, an adjustable monoshock as a rear suspension, a braking system with dual units in the front and a single rear unit, a digital instrumentation panel and an under-belly exhaust.

In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 300cc, in-line twin cylinder powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission, that can produce a claimed 37 horsepower and 27 Nm of torque.

The 2014 MY Benelli BN 600GT is a touring-oriented naked two-wheeler, that is sure to fit the taste for both the adventurous and those who want to spend more time in the saddle among Benelli fans. It sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 600cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 82 horsepower and 55 Nm of torque.

The key features for this machine would be the half-fairing, for improved protection against the elements, the small windscreen, dual front disc brakes, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a dual, underbelly exhaust system, a digital instrumentation panel, a 50mm upside-down fork, plus an adjustable monoshock as a rear suspension.

In 2013, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli BN 600i, a half-faired motorcycle with an aggressive design created to satisfy the wishes of the most demanding riders.

The Benelli BN 600i was a middle-class naked motorcycle manufactured by Benelli from 2012 to 2016. It was made for various riders, especially the more adventurous Benelli fans.

In the visual department, the bike had standard fittings, like a single headlight unit integrated into a small cowl, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, an off-set horizontal-mounted rear shock absorber, a four-into-one-into-two exhaust system with silencers mounted under the seat, and multi-spoke alloy wheels.

The 2013 Benelli BN 600i had installed a 600cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine underneath the fuel tank, boasting 82 hp with a peak force at 11,500 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 10,500 rpm.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 50 mm upside-down telescopic fork on the front with 120 mm of travel and an aluminum alloy swingarm with a spring preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, providing 123 mm of travel.

In the braking department, the bike packed two 320 mm brake discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 240 mm brake disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the rear, offering excellent stopping performance.

The 2014 MY Benelli BN 302 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 300cc, in-line twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 37 horsepower and 27 Nm of torque.

This entry-level naked machine boasts a modern and aggressive design, sure to appeal to the younger and more adventurous among Benelli fans. Standard features include a 41mm upside-down telescopic fork in the front, an adjustable monoshock as a rear suspension, a braking system with dual units in the front and a single rear unit, a digital instrumentation panel and an under-belly exhaust.

The Benelli BN 600i was a middle-class naked motorcycle manufactured by Benelli from 2012 to 2016. It suited various riders, but especially the more adventurous Benelli fans.

In 2012, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli BN 600i, a half-faired motorcycle with an aggressive design, created to satisfy the wishes of the most demanding riders.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by standard features, such as a single headlight unit integrated into a small cowl, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, an off-set horizontal-mounted rear shock absorber, a four-into-one-into-two exhaust system with silencers mounted under the seat, and multi-spoke alloy wheels.

For suspension, the motorcycle packed a 50 mm upside-down telescopic fork on the front with 120 mm of travel and an aluminum alloy swingarm with a spring preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, providing 123 mm of travel.

The motorcycle's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm brake rotors coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 240 mm brake disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the rear, offering excellent stopping performance.

As for the power figures, the 2012 Benelli BN 600i had its heartbeat set by a 600cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine that delivered an output power of 82 hp at 11,500 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 10,500 rpm.