2020 Benelli 302S launched in the USA

13/09/2019 - 13:55 | ,   | Suvil Susvirkar

Chinese-owned Italian motorcycle brand Benelli has launched the 2020 302S naked roadster in the USA for a retail price of USD 4,299 (INR 3.05 lakh). The new model, which was earlier seen at the 2018 Thai Auto Expo in December, is expected to arrive in India with a BS-VI compliant motor in 2020.

Benelli 302s Action Shot Cornering
The Benelli 302S (pictured) comes with refreshed styling and a more powerful engine than its predecessor, the enelli TNT300.

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The 302S carries a massive visual upgrade over its predecessor, the TNT300. It packs full-LED lighting that includes a projector headlight. More changes are visible in the cockpit that now includes a digital display instead of a semi-digital layout on the TNT300. The compact screen on the 302S is surrounded by telltale indicators. The radiator shrouds are shorter on the new model.

Rest of the styling cues aren’t too different from the TNT300, and the 302S carries a near-identical design for the fuel tank, saddle, rear panel and the engine cowl. The 302S shares its underpinnings with the TNT300. The motorcycle is built around a trellis frame. The 302S is available in four colour options – White, Black, Red and Green – in the US market.

Engine specifications have also received an upgrade and the 302S's engine offers more power and torque than the TNT300's engine. A larger bore and stroke has increased the displacement from 282 cc on the TNT300 to 300 cc on the 302S. The motor retains the parallel twin-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 4-valve, DOHC layout although it now makes 37.5 hp of peak power at 11,000 rpm and 18.9 ft·lb (25.62 Nm) of max torque at 9,000 rpm. In comparison, the TNT300 pumped out 32.2 hp at 10,500 rpm and 18.4 ft·lb (24.94 Nm) at 6,500 rpm. The mill is linked to a six-speed gearbox.

The braking setup comprises 260 mm dual-discs with four-piston callipers at the front and a 240 mm single disc with a two-piston calliper at the back. Shock absorption tasks are handled by 41 mm inverted front forks and an asymmetrically mounted, pre-load and rebound adjustable monoshock at the back. The motorcycle rides on Pirelli sourced Angel ST tyres with 120/70-ZR17 front and 160/60-ZR17 rear configurations.

Benelli 302s Action Shot Right Front Quarter
The Benelli 302 (pictured) is available at an MSRP of USD 4,299, while the TNT300 was priced at an MSRP of USD 3,999.

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Check out the complete technical specifications of both motorcycles (302S and TNT300) below:

SPECIFICATIONSBenelli 302SBenelli TNT300
ENGINE
Engine TypeParallel 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, 4-valve, DOHCInline 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, 4-valve, DOHC
Displacement300 cc282 cc
Bore And Stroke65 mm x 45.2 mm61 mm x 42.7 mm
Compression Ratio12:112:1
Rated Power37.5 hp @ 11,000 rpm32.2 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Rated Torque18.9 ft·lb (25.62 Nm) @ 9,000 rpm18.4 ft·lb (24.94 Nm) @ 6,500 rpm
Fuel SupplyEFI w/ 38 mm Throttle BodyEFI
StarterElectricElectric
Transmission6-speed6-speed
CHASSIS
Front Suspension41 mm, Inverted41 mm Rebound Adjustable Forks, Inverted
Front Travel135 mm135 mm
Rear SuspensionSpring Pre-load and Rebound Adjustable ShockSpring Pre-load and Rebound Adjustable Shock
Rear Stroke46 mm42 mm
Front BrakeDual Disc, Ø 260 mm, w/ 4 Piston CalliperDual Disc, Ø 260 mm, w/ 4 Piston Calliper
Rear BrakeDisc, Ø 240 mm, w/ 2 Piston CalliperDisc, Ø 240 mm, w/ 2 Piston Calliper
Front TirePirelli Angel ST - 120/70-ZR17110/70-17
Rear TirePirelli Angel ST - 160/60-ZR17140/70-17
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length83.86 inches83.7 inches
Overall Width31.5 inches31.5 inches
Overall Height44.1 inches44.5 inches
Seat Height31.3 inches31.3 inches
Wheelbase55.51 inches55.31 inches
Ground Clearance6.9 inches5.5 inches
Fuel Tank4.2 gallons4.2 gallons
Weight408 pounds404 pounds
Price (MSRP)USD 4,299 (INR 3.05 lakh)USD 3,999 (INR 2.84 lakh)

Note: Converted prices for representation only

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