Naked Motorcycles
2016Benelli BN 302
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The 2016 Benelli BN 302 is a sporty twin-cylinder naked bike for newer riders. Its liquid-cooled 300cc parallel twin makes 37 hp at 11,500 rpm and 27 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. A 795 mm seat, 196 kg wet weight and 16-litre tank make it approachable and fun.
- Capacity
- 300.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 185.0 kg
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Power
- 37.0 HP (27.0 kW) @ 11500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built primarily for city commuting and everyday street riding rather than performance or long-distance touring.
- Built for
- It has a friendly, approachable naked-bike personality with enough parallel-twin character to feel engaging without being intimidating.
- Not ideal for
- It's not the right choice for riders seeking high-speed touring capability, serious off-road use, or track-focused performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 300.0 ccm
- Power
- 37.0 HP (27.0 kW) @ 11500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 3 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 27.0 Nm (2.8 kgf-m) @ 9000 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2000 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 57.4 x 57.8 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet clutch
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1405 mm
- Overall length
- 2115 mm
- Overall width
- 800 mm
- Overall height
- 1120 mm
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Dry weight
- 185.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 196.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 180 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel trestle
- Front suspension
- Inverted hydraulic damping shock absorber ø41 mm
- Rear suspension
- Rear swing arm in steel pipes, rear shock absorber with spring preload adjustmen
- Front wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 42 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. 4 pistons caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. 2 pistons caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- White, green, black, orange
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 300 cc | 300 cc | 300 cc | 300 cc | 300 cc |
| Dry weight | 185 kg | 185 kg | 185 kg | 185 kg | 185 kg |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Benelli BN 302?
The 2016 Benelli BN 302 has a Capacity of 300.0 ccm (18.31 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Benelli BN 302 have?
The 2016 Benelli BN 302 has a Power of 37.0 HP (27.0 kW) @ 11500 RPM.
How many gears does the Benelli BN 302 have?
The 2016 Benelli BN 302 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Benelli BN 302?
The 2016 Benelli BN 302 has a Torque of 27.0 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 19.9 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM.
How much does the Benelli BN 302 weigh?
The 2016 Benelli BN 302 has a Dry weight of 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds).
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