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Benelli BX 449 Cross

Make Model	Benelli BX 449 Cross
Year	2008
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder,
Capacity	449 cc / 27.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke	98 x 59,5 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction	Electronic injection-throttle body 42 mm
Ignition	Digital
Starting	Kick and electric
Exhaust system	With catalytic converter and oxygen sensor
Clutch	Wet clutch, 7 steel disks
Max Power	41.3 kW / 55.4 hp@ 9500 rpm
Max Torque	45 Nm / 4.6 kgf-m / 33.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Aluminium alloy perimeter with casting, moulded, extruded parts and structural carbon rods
Front Suspension	50 mm Upside down fork, fully adjustable
Front Wheel Travel	310 mm / 12.2 in
Rear Suspension	Sachs shock absorber fully adjustable, 310mm wheel travel.
Rear Wheel Travel	310 mm / 12.2 in
Front Brakes	Single 260 mm disc
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm disc
Front Tyre	80/100-21
Rear Tyre	140/80-18
Seat Height	960 mm / 37.8 in
Dry Weight	110 kg / 243 lbs
Fuel Capacity	9 Litres / 2.4 US gal

The Italian maker intends conquering motocross riders with its brand new creation which name sounds like the one of a Citroen car, but has nothing to do with it at all. The BX 449 Cross, like its name says is fitted with a carefully engineered 449cc single-cylinder four stroke DOHC four titanium valve engine and a five-speed gearbox. It is good for a start and considering its looks, there is nothing to keep it from climbing the success mountain immediately.

Competition

Benelli had definitely knew what it was getting itself into as all its competitors were already good and rolling expecting for somebody new on the scene to smash. But I have a small feeling things won’t be going that way and Benelli will get out of 2008 not only with a clean face, but with a decent fan club too.

Clearly, its fiercest competition comes from Japan under the names every bike manufacturer is afraid of, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki.

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