Benelli BN 251 (2015)

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The Benelli BN 251 motorcycle was released in 2015 and features an inline twin, 4 stroke, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 249.2 cc (15.2 cu in). This liquid-cooled bike has a compression ratio of 11.2:1, 2-into-1 exhaust, and electronic fuel injection with a 37mm throttle body. The Delphi MT05 ignition and NGK CR8E spark plug provide a maximum power of 18 kW (24.5 hp) at 9000 rpm and maximum torque of 21 Nm (2.14 kgf-m / 15.5 lbs-ft) at 7000 rpm. The six-speed transmission and chain final drive make for a smooth ride. The steel trestle frame uses the engine as a stress member, with upside-down telescopic forks, 41mm front suspension, swingarm monoshock with 50mm rear travel, and aluminium alloy 12 spokes for the wheels. The front and rear disc brakes use four-piston and two-piston calipers, respectively. The bike is equipped with 110/70-ZR17 front and 140/60-ZR17 rear tyres, with dimensions of 2080 mm (81.9 in) in length, 805 mm (31.7 in) in width, and 1090 mm (42.9 in) in height. The wheelbase is 1385 mm (54.5 in), while the ground clearance is 130 mm (5.1 in), and the seat height is 780 mm (30.7 in). The dry weight of the vehicle is 150 kg (331 lbs), with a fuel capacity of 16.5 L (4.4 US gal) and a reserve of 3.5 L (0.9 US gal). The bike comes in white, red, and blue colours.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Benelli BN 251

Year: 2015


Engine: Inline twin, 4 stroke, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Capacity: 249.2 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 72 x 61.2 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Exhaust: 2-into-1, two catalytic converters and oxygen sensor
Induction: Electronic fuel injection with 37mm throttle body
Ignition: Delphi MT05
Spark Plug: NGK CR8E
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 18 kW / 24.5 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 21 Nm / 2.14 kgf-m / 15.5 lbs-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel trestle in steel tubes, engine used as stress member
Front Suspension: Upside down telescopic forks, 41 mm
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel: 50 mm / 2.0 in
Front Brakes: Single 280 mm disc, 4-piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Wheels: Aluminium alloy, 12 spoke
Front Rim: 3.5 x 17
Rear Rim: 4.0 x 17
Front Tyre: 110/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre: 140/60-ZR17
Dimensions: Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width: 805 mm / 31.7 in Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase: 1385 mm / 54.5 in
Ground Clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 150 kg / 331 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16.5 L / 4.4 US gal
Reserve: 3.5 L / 0.9 US gal

Colours: White, Red, Blue

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