Motocross Bikes
2008Benelli BX 449 Cross
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The 2008 Benelli BX 449 Cross is a lightweight single-cylinder motocross bike designed for amateur and recreational riders seeking affordable off-road performance. Powered by a 449cc four-stroke engine producing 55 horsepower, it combines nimble handling with accessible power delivery. The model is best known for its budget-friendly entry point into competitive cross and motocross racing.
- Capacity
- 449.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 108.0 kg
- Seat height
- 960 mm
- Power
- 55.4 HP (40.7 kW) @ 9500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for motocross tracks and rough off-road terrain, not as a road-legal or all-purpose machine.
- Built for
- A raw, high-strung single-cylinder motocrosser with sharp throttle response, minimal weight, and razor-sharp handling for jumps and berms.
- Not ideal for
- This bike is not for commuting, touring, carrying a passenger, or riders seeking comfort and low-effort ergonomics.
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
- 449.0 ccm
- Power
- 55.4 HP (40.7 kW) @ 9500 RPM
- Torque
- 45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5130 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 98.0 x 59.5 mm
- Compression
- 12.5:1
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- Kokusan CDI digitale
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump and reeds
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet cluch 7 steel disks
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1450 mm
- Overall length
- 2160 mm
- Overall width
- 810 mm
- Seat height
- 960 mm
- Dry weight
- 108.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Single tube cradle with forged, casted and extruded elements and carbon structural parts.
- Front suspension
- 50 mm fully adjustable
- Rear suspension
- Sachs shock absorber fully adjustable
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.5°
- Trail
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/100-21
- Rear tyre
- 110/90-19
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 449 cc | 449 cc | 449 cc | 449 cc |
| Dry weight | 108 kg | 108 kg | 108 kg | 108 kg |
| Seat height | 960 mm | 960 mm | 960 mm | 960 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9 L | 9 L | 9 L | 9 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 BX 449 Cross?
The 2008 Benelli BX 449 Cross has a Capacity of 449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Benelli BX 449 Cross have?
The 2008 Benelli BX 449 Cross has a Power of 55.4 HP (40.7 kW) @ 9500 RPM.
How many gears does the Benelli BX 449 Cross have?
The 2008 Benelli BX 449 Cross has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Benelli BX 449 Cross?
The 2008 Benelli BX 449 Cross has a Torque of 45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Benelli BX 449 Cross weigh?
The 2008 Benelli BX 449 Cross has a Dry weight of 108.0 kg (238.1 pounds).
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