The long wait is finally over as DSK Benelli is all set to launch its much anticipated full-faired motorcycle today that will go by the name Benelli 302R. The said motorcycle was first showcased in India at the 2016 Auto Expo and since then, it has been one of the most awaited two-wheeler launches of the year. The launch of the Benelli 302R had been getting delayed for a number of reasons. The prime of them being that DSK-Benelli was busy in readying the BS-IV version of the motorcycle. Moreover, some reports also suggested that the officials at Benelli were not satisfied with the quality of the concept model showcased at the Auto Expo and hence, the brand was working on stepping up the standards of the motorcycle.
For those who don’t know, the Benelli 302R will come powered by a 300cc, inline twin cylinder engine mated to a six-speed transmission system. The fuel injected mill sheds out respective power and torque outputs of 37 bhp and 27 Nm. The engine will be BS-IV compliant and this is the same unit that runs the 302R’s naked sibling – TNT 300. Also Read: Benelli Tornado 302R bookings open; India launch in July 2017
The stopping power to the Benelli 302R comes from twin 260mm disc brakes at the front along with a single 240mm disc unit at the rear. These will further come fitted to an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) as standard. The suspension system of the Benelli 302R comprises of inverted forks up front along with a monoshock at the rear. The instrument cluster of the Benelli 302R is a digital analog unit. Also Read: Yamaha R3 Rival – Benelli 302R Testing Begins in India
The styling of the Benelli 302R is completely different in comparison to rest of the models in the company’s lineup. The reason being, as already mentioned, the 302R is the first full faired bike by Benelli and hence, it boasts of a sporty design language. Moreover, the split headlamp section up front enhances the overall character as it makes the visuals all the way more appealing.
The upcoming Benelli 302R will challenge the likes of the Yamaha YZF-R3 and Kawasaki Ninja 300 in the respective segment. The first full faired Benelli is expected to be priced close to INR 3.5 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Indian two-wheeler market. The bookings for this motorcycle had already commenced at the company’s dealerships across India at a token amount of INR 25,000.
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