2015 - Benelli BN 251

Make Model	Benelli BN 251
Year	2015 -
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve
Capacity	249.2 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke	72 x 61.2 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Exhaust	2-into-1, two catalytic converters and oxygen sensor
Induction	Electronic fuel injection with 37mm Ø throttle body
Ignition	Delphi MT05
Spark Plug	NGK CR8E
Starting	Electric
Max Power	18 kW / 24.5 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque	21 Nm / 2.14 kgf-m / 15.5 lbs-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch	Wet
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Steel trestle in steel tubes, engine used as stress member
Front Suspension	Upside down telescopic forks, 41 mm Ø
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel	50 mm / 2.0 in
Front Brakes	Single 280 mm disc, 4-piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Wheels	Aluminium alloy, 12 spoke
Front Rim	3.5 x 17
Rear Rim	4.0 x 17
Front Tyre	110/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre	140/60-ZR17
Dimensions	Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width: 805 mm / 31.7 in Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase	1385 mm / 54.5 in
Ground Clearance	130 mm / 5.1 in
Seat Height	780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight	150 kg / 331 lbs
Fuel Capacity	16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal

In the beginning Benelli manufactured affordable small cc motorcycles for everyone to own and enjoy. Their popularity grew with people from all backgrounds experiencing for the first time the freedom and fun that comes with riding a motorcycle.Fast, nimble, lightweight and economical, the early Benellis became adored by their owners worldwide.

The BN 251 plays tribute to the same motorcycles customers enjoyed in the past, by offering a lightweight sporty 250 cc naked motorcycle at great value.Styled like its big brother range, it is the perfect entry level motorcycle, delivering excellent fuel economy, agile performance and easy to ride character.

The steel trestle frame incorporates the engine as a stress member further adding to the rigidity of the chassis. The suspension is also over engineered with an up-side down ø 41mm front fork and on the rear swing arm, a centrally located shock absorber takes care of irregular road surfaces.

Getting on the brakes is easy with Benellis own ø 280 mm front disc with a 4 piston caliper and at the rear a ø 240 mm single disc with a double piston caliper. The 17” aluminium alloy rims finish off the sporty look and add to the impressive handling.