Benelli Unveils 2021 302R; Beware Kawasaki Ninja 300

It’s been some time since Benelli has not launched any totally faired bike in India. Earlier, it was the final era 302R that was current within the Indian market. Nevertheless, that bike was quickly discontinued as a result of introduction of stricter emission norms.

Historical past does repeat itself. However, this time in a sportier method. Sure, the Chinese language bike producer has lastly revealed the 2021 Benelli 302R globally. And, thoughts you, the bike now seems to be sharper than ever. One other main replace on the brand new 302R is the Euro 5 compliant engine. Does the all-new bike poses menace to the Kawasaki Ninja 300? Heading straightaway to reply that.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Benelli has revealed the 2021 Benelli 302R with a Euro 5 compliant engine.
• The up to date bike now seems to be sportier when in comparison with the outgoing mannequin.
• It’s a 35PS, 302cc twin-cylinder engine that powers the up to date Benelli 302R. 

2021 Benelli 302R

Very first thing first, is the up to date powertrain. To start with, the 2021 Benelli 302R now comes with a Euro-5 compliant 302cc twin-cylinder engine. Speaking in quantity, it’s able to producing 35PS of energy and 27Nm of torque. To recall, it’s 3.5PS much less and 0.5Nm extra when in comparison with its outgoing Euro-4 counterpart.

Additional, the up to date engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. To retain the efficiency of the all-new bike, Benelli has labored on the load. It’s now lighter by 22kgs. Due to this fact, the general weight of the brand new 302R now stands at 182kgs (kerb).

One other vital replace on the 2021 302R is the reworked design language. The entrance fascia of the bike not solely seems to be sharper than ever. However, it’s now additionally the home for the brand new LED projector headlamp setup. The older analogue instrument cluster is changed by the all-digital unit. It’s out there with a number of numbers of knowledge corresponding to odometer, gear place indicator, gas degree, and many others. simply to call a couple of.

Additional, the all-new 302R continues to make use of the identical 41mm USD fork on the entrance. However, this time, it’s out there with preload changes. Braking duties nonetheless depend on twin disc brakes upfront. In the meantime, there’s a single disc on the rear finish. For an enhanced braking expertise, the corporate has now launched a dual-channel ABS setup.

At the moment, the 2021 Benelli 302R is on the market in China towards a price ticket of CNY 29,800.

Options

When launched in India, Benelli 302R will go head-on towards the likes of KTM RC 390, TVS Apache 310 RR and Kawasaki Ninja 300. For now, allow us to evaluate it with the Ninja 300 simply to reply your query.

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Kawasaki has launched the up to date Ninja 300 in India final month. The all-new bike seems to be completely trendy and packs a number of options. The BS6 compliant engine that now powers the 2021 Ninja 300 is a 296ccc twin-cylinder unit. Apparently, whereas updating this engine, Kawasaki has managed to acquire the identical energy figures that had been out there with the BS4 counterpart as effectively.

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