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Benelli 302R



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302R Key Highlights

Engine Capacity300 cc
Mileage - ARAI
25 kmpl
Transmission6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight198 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity14 litres
Seat Height785 mm

Benelli 302R Summary

Benelli unveiled their first small capacity fully-faired motorcycle - the Tornado 302R at the 2015 EICMA. This motorcycle has been developed for markets like India, where there is a demand of such fully-faired bikes.

When it comes to the overall design, the Benelli Tornado 302R looks really good. However, the front of the bike looks slightly disproportionate. The side profile of the bike is very attractive due to the red trellis frame and the decal job. On the other hand, the instrument cluster looks very basic, just like its quality.

The Benelli Tornado 302R is powered by a parallel-twin liquid cooled engine. This mill produces 36bhp at 12,000rpm and peak torque of 27Nm at 9,000rpm and is mated to a six-speed gearbox. The Tornado 302R has a claimed top speed of 170kmph but for track junkies, there is an upgrade kit which will be available soon after the global launch. This performance kit will help the bike churn out close to 40bhp.

The suspension duties for the Benelli Tornado 302R are taken care of by 41mm upside down forks at the front and monoshock with adjustable preload at the rear. The braking power comes from twin 260mm floating discs with a four piston caliper at the front and a single 240mm disc with a single piston caliper brake at the rear. The bike will be available with ABS as an option.
DSK Motowheels will sell this bike in India as a completely-knocked-down (CKD) unit and the launch will take place by May 2017. We are expecting the bike to be priced between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 3.25 lakh and will compete with the Kawasaki Ninja 300 and the Yamaha YZF-R3.

Benelli 302R Review

  • Good Things

    • The ride quality is surprisingly good
    • The overall riding stance is comfortable
    • Has an attractive exhaust note
  • Could be Better

    • Could get better brake feel
    • Has limited service reach

BikeWale's Take

The only-faired Benelli in India lives upto the company's name. It has brawny looks and an exhaust note to match. The bike is also easy to ride in the city thanks to its ergonomics. However, in terms of mechanicals, it could get a better braking setup.

Benelli 302R Expert Opinion

This is the production version of DSK-Benelli's entry-level sports offering, the 302R. And it unashamedly borrows from the Benelli line-up, just like the youngest in any large joint family would. 

What is it?

Why I would buy the 302R

This bike does so many things right – ride quality, ergonomics, comfort and even handling – you can't help but liking it. Plus, it comes with ABS as standard.

Why I would avoid the 302R

For all its engine capacity and sound, it simply lacks the go. It also doesn't get you excited like a sports bike ought to.

This is the production version of DSK-Benelli's entry-level sports offering, the 302R. And it unashamedly borrows from the Benelli line-up, just like the youngest in any large joint family would. 

So, the name was initially snatched from the family's only supersports ever, the Tornado TRE. But, then a light bulb must have gone off in the DSK boardroom, because the taus, fufas and maussas in tier 2 and 3 towns might have found it difficult to pronounce the windstorm. It also borrows its mechanicals – in a broad sense – from the naked TNT 300. But, we will get to that later. For now, let´s talk presence.

And the 302R checks that box quite convincingly.

For starters it is big – or should we say long, and a bit odd. The front faring is large and heavily stickered and it screams for attention. Then there’s the long and upswept tail, the high and sculpted fuel tank, and a two-piece seat design, all of which comes together rather well. The oddity though comes from how long the bodywork seems in relation to the wheelbase of the motorcycle.

Personally, I am not a fan of the bike’s styling, but that’s unimportant, because the 302R certainly grabs eyeballs on the street. 

How is it to ride?

Now this is where the 302R left me dumbfounded. And not because it is the best motorcycle I have ever ridden; it’s not. I like it, sure, but I was amazed at how wrong I read it before I rode it. Here’s why.

The engine specs of the 302R read like this. It runs a 300cc, 4 valve-per-cylinder, liquid cooled and fuel injected parallel twin unit. So, it’s modern. The engine’s output at 38bhp and a little over 26Nm isn’t half bad either, especially when you consider it’s nearly in the same ballpark as the other similar capacity parallel twins in the market. And then you get astride and gas it, and immediately, you are welcomed by this lovely intake howl. So, you roll the throttle to the stops expecting a surge in acceleration that will put a smile on your face. You cross 6,000rpm and your expectations shoot up further for you have just felt a hint of surge coupled with the exhaust taking on a louder, more purposeful note. Now you wait for the big kick. But, it never comes. Not at 8 or 9 or even post 10,000rpm. It’s like expecting Abhishek Bachchan to deliver a hit… on his own. 

Now before you conclude that the 302R is a slow poke, it’s not. It’s just not as quick as one expects a near 40bhp motorcycle to be. The upside to this, of course, is that anyone can ride it. Then no matter their riding skills or what they might be upgrading from, chances are they won’t scare or kill themselves. The fact that the engine is wonderfully tractable makes things easier still. The specs say the 302R makes its peak torque at 9,000rpm. But, in the real world, it’s happy to get going from as low as 3,000rpm without hiccup. It’s also a near vibe-free engine. Yes, it’s that friendly. What’s more, the 302R remains approachable for every other riding aspect too. The ride quality is pliant; the seating ergonomics are less sports-bike and more commuter-like; the rider’s perch is both low and roomy; and when you aren’t trying to rip the throttle grip off the handlebar, it is acceptably quiet as well.

 

Now the 302R also weighs quite a bit, a tad under 200kg. And that’s never a good thing for a sports offering. Surprisingly, the Benelli hides its weight quite well on the move, unless you are moving it around for a finicky photographer. Be it commuting in the city or making U-turns, helped by the generous turning circle, the 302R never felt like it would trip over its own wheels. It also doesn’t put any pressure on your wrists and with a seat that qualifies as comfy; this Benelli makes for quite a good daily ride.It remains agreeable even when you hit the twisties. To be clear, we only rode the bike in pouring rain. So, for the benefit of our journalist friends from other media houses who’d be riding the bike after us, we didn’t push the handling envelope of the bike as much as we would have liked.But, with whatever we could manage, the 302R felt quite up to the task of leaning. It doesn’t have the most communicative chassis and it’s no cat at attacking corners, but it is quite fluid nonetheless. All it needs is a prod to tip into corners and then thanks to those Metzelers, there’s just loads to grip even in the wet. Plus, given our experience with these tyres on KTM 390s, these should be a huge asset in the dry as well.

Anything else I should know?

Apart from being usable, comfortable and approachable, the Benelli 302R is also simplistic. So, you don’t get too much under the ‘equipment’ tab. There’s digital instrumentation, albeit a boring looking one, which has your basic read-outs for speed, rpm, trip, time, fuel level and temperature. Additionally, it also gets a gear indicator. The 302R also gets an adjustable brake lever and ABS as standard. As you can tell, it’s not a very long list. 

Now compared to its TNT sibling with which it shares the engine, Benelli has reworked the cycle parts quite a bit. The chassis, still a trellis frame, has been completely revised. The swing-arm is new and the rear monoshock is now centrally mounted. The R also gets new wheels, better tyres and a full-length exhaust. The brakes remain wavy twin discs upfront and single disc at the rear, and though the progression is decent, the setup could do with more consistent bite.

 

Should I buy one?

If you are chasing performance over everything else, skip it. If you want the ultimate handling tool, skip it. And if you can’t do without fancy tech and love anorexic machines, again, skip it.

However, if you want something reasonably quick for daily riding that’s comfortable, spacious and has ABS, the 302R works. It also works decently well as a highway tool. And, of course, with that look-at-me styling and the whoa-what’s-that exhaust and induction notes, it’s great for a bit of ‘shining’ as well.

And did we mention it comes with a 4 year/unlimited mileage warranty? Well, it does! Now, that is some peace of mind.

Where does it fit in?

The Benelli 302R is launched at Rs 3.48 lakhs (ex-showroom). As of now, since the Yamaha R3 isn’t on sale, the only true rival for the Benelli blueprint is the Kawasaki Ninja 300. But, it is little more expensive and unlike the 302R, doesn’t get ABS. One can also look at the fiercer RC390; the KTM might not be as roomy or comfortable, but it’s fast, gets ABS and is significantly cheaper. We would have suggested the Honda CBR250R as well, but again like the R3, it isn’t on sale currently.

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Benelli 302R mileage

Benelli 302R mileage

The ARAI mileage of Benelli 302R is 25 kmpl. The average of the 302R is 26 kmpl, as per the owners of the bike.

302R mileage details

302R Specifications & Features

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  • Features

      Specifications

      • Power & Performance

        • Displacement
          300 cc
        • Max Power
          37.7 bhp @ 11500 rpm
        • Max Torque
          26.5 Nm @ 10000 rpm
        • Mileage - ARAI
          25 kmpl
        • Mileage - Owner Reported
          26 kmpl
        • Riding Range
          364 Km
        • Top Speed
          -
        • Riding Modes
          -
        • Transmission
          6 Speed Manual
        • Transmission Type
          Chain Drive
        • Gear Shifting Pattern
          -
        • Cylinders
          2
        • Bore
          65 mm
        • Stroke
          45.2 mm
        • Valves Per Cylinder
          4
        • Compression Ratio
          12:1
        • Ignition
          -
        • Spark Plugs
          1 Per Cylinder
        • Cooling System
          Liquid Cooled
        • Clutch
          -
        • Fuel Delivery System
          -
        • Fuel Tank Capacity
          14 litres
        • Reserve Fuel Capacity
          1.4 litres
        • Emission Standard
          BS4
        • Fuel Type
          Petrol
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      • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

        • Front Suspension
          Ø 41 mm inverted Telescopic forks
        • Rear Suspension
          Rear swing arm with central shock absorber
        • Braking System
          Dual Channel ABS
        • Front Brake Type
          Disc
        • Front Brake Size
          260 mm
        • Rear Brake Type
          Disc
        • Rear Brake Size
          240 mm
        • Calliper Type
          Front-4 Piston Rear-Single Piston
        • Wheel Type
          Alloy
        • Front Wheel Size
          17 inch
        • Rear Wheel Size
          17 inch
        • Front Tyre Size
          110/70 R 17, 54 H
        • Rear Tyre Size
          150/60 R 17, 66 H
        • Tyre Type
          Tubeless
        • Radial Tyres
          Yes
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          -
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          -
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          -
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          -
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      • Dimensions & Chassis

        • Kerb Weight
          198 kg
        • Seat Height
          785 mm
        • Ground Clearance
          150 mm
        • Overall Length
          2150 mm
        • Overall Width
          745 mm
        • Overall Height
          1115 mm
        • Wheelbase
          1410 mm
        • Chassis Type
          Steel trestle in steel tubes
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      • Manufacturer Warranty

        • Standard Warranty
          -
        • Standard Warranty
          -

      Features

        • Touch Screen Display
          -
        • Instrument Console
          -
        • Odometer
          Digital
        • Speedometer
          Digital
        • Fuel Guage
          Yes
        • Digital Fuel Guage
          Yes
        • Hazard Warning Indicator
          -
        • Average Speed Indicator
          -
        • OTA Updates
          -
        • Call/SMS Alerts
          -
        • Geo Fencing
          -
        • Distance to Empty Indicator
          -
        • Tachometer
          Analogue
        • Stand Alarm
          No
        • No. of Tripmeters
          2
        • Tripmeter Type
          Digital
        • Gear Indicator
          -
        • Low Fuel Indicator
          Yes
        • Low Oil Indicator
          Yes
        • Low Battery Indicator
          Yes
        • Clock
          Yes
        • Service Reminder Indicator
          -
        • Battery
          Maintenance Free
        • Front Storage Box
          No
        • Under Seat Storage
          No
        • Mobile App Connectivity
          No
        • DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
          Yes
        • AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
          -
        • Shift Light
          Yes
        • Headlight Type
          -
        • Brake/Tail Light
          -
        • Turn Signal
          -
        • Pass Light
          Yes
        • GPS & Navigation
          No
        • USB Charging Port
          No
        • Riding Modes Switch
          -
        • Traction Control
          -
        • Cruise Control
          -
        • Hazard Warning Switch
          -
        • Start Type
          Electric Start
        • Killswitch
          Yes
        • Stepped Seat
          Yes
        • Pillion Backrest
          No
        • Pillion Grabrail
          Yes
        • Pillion Seat
          Yes
        • Pillion Footrest
          Yes
        • Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Additional Features
          -
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      Benelli 302R User Reviews

      4.7/5

      (50 Ratings) 21 Reviews

      4

      Visual Appeal


      4

      Reliability


      4

      Performance


      4

      Service Experience


      3

      Maintenance cost

      4

      Extra Features

      Sweet inline sound super tourer and super head turner

      3 years ago


      Chris

      Awesome bike nice and comfortable, sturdy feel more planted in highway.Dual purpose bike, can be ridden in highway in city. U can ride this bike from 25 kmph in 6th gear all the way to 180kmph. Pickup lesser than all 300cc bikes but very tractable motor and low torque is adequate for city drive.Rev hard to get the nuts out of it and the rev needle easy passes 12k rpm limiter. For the exhaust note comparison, no cons will let u back from buying this bike.

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      5

      Visual Appeal


      5

      Reliability


      5

      Performance


      4

      Service Experience


      5

      Maintenance cost

      5

      Extra Features

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Everything

      Owned for

      > 1 yr

      Ridden for

      5000-10000 kms

      Got mileage of

      25 kmpl

      Was this review helpful?

      7


      4


      Race partner 302r - honest review after an year of usage

      3 years ago


      Abhishek

      Even tough the price looks a bit higher but you wont feel it, once you own it. It is generally misinterpreted to be a big bike, best in class sound, you can feel that race punch of both torque and barrel noise once you hit the 5000 rpm mark.This can do way more than any other 300cc bike of the segment. Using it to its max utility and power is something tough to achieve. Great looks, superb sound, ultimate comfort n hell lot of enjoyment.

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      5

      Visual Appeal


      5

      Reliability


      5

      Performance


      5

      Service Experience


      5

      Maintenance cost

      5

      Extra Features

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Everything

      Owned for

      > 1 yr

      Ridden for

      > 15000 kms

      Got mileage of

      22 kmpl

      Was this review helpful?

      6


      7


      Perfect musical tune stock exhaust

      4 years ago


      Dandibhotla Raviteja

      The perfect review of mine is...If u want a perfect musical tuning machine in the 300 segment....This one is the perfect bike matches to u and gives us a sporty feel while riding amongst all the 300 cc segment bikes....The pickup is awesome and the ground clearance is too god for city rides....Loved the seating posture on this bike....While u r doing corners it gives a better center of gravity and balance too....As we already know about benelli....Benelli is perfectly suitable for exhaust.......After the 5000 rpm...U can notice a wide range of sporty feel,sporty exhaust sound.....The abs is both switchable to off or on....The breaking system is awesome....The stopping distance is so minimum.....Whatever the rpm is...U cant find any vibration from the bike....

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      5

      Visual Appeal


      4

      Reliability


      5

      Performance


      3

      Service Experience


      3

      Maintenance cost

      4

      Extra Features

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Daily Commute

      Owned for

      Never owned

      Got mileage of

      26 kmpl

      Tips for other riders

      Don't ride the bike for top speed everytime....Maintain some proper speed gear ratio...by this way u can get better mileage.....

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      7

      Few words about benelli 302r

      4 years ago


      Baijit Rahaman

      It was my dream to be owner of a superbike. My budget was 4,00,000 and i wanted a bike with good looks and with sound like an in-line 4 cylinder bike. I choose benelli 302r to be my first bike1. While buying this i was too excited and i was sick at that day 2.It's riding position is well 3.It look like bomb 4.Service is not too high not too low 5.Nothing to say more because you understood my words and emotion.

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      5

      Visual Appeal


      4

      Reliability


      3

      Performance


      4

      Service Experience


      4

      Maintenance cost

      4

      Extra Features

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Everything

      Owned for

      Never owned

      Got mileage of

      30 kmpl

      Was this review helpful?

      3


      0

      Best sound bike

      4 years ago


      Rishi

      Riding experience is amazing and sound of the bike superb...Even for others, the so-called 'born-again bikers' who want to get back into motorcycling after a break, it's this class of motorcycles which holds appeal - not too expensive, decent and sporty looks, and entertaining performance. It's a segment which is looked at not purely for performance, but as a combination of good looks, decent performance, touring ability and an attractive price tag.

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Everything

      Owned for

      Never owned

      Was this review helpful?

      2


      5

      Review

      4 years ago


      Tony

      really fantastic to ride for long I was unstoppable from Bangalore to Mumbai I traveled in one day without any break but I filled full tank for thrice and last it was half tank left according to me it gives a mileage of 28-30 and without any spots it went that much far nearly 1052 kms and maintenance is also reasonable and super riding comfort.

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      5

      Visual Appeal


      5

      Reliability


      5

      Performance


      4

      Service Experience


      3

      Maintenance cost

      5

      Extra Features

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Everything

      Owned for

      > 1 yr

      Ridden for

      > 15000 kms

      Got mileage of

      30 kmpl

      Tips for other riders

      this bike is really awesome

      Was this review helpful?

      5


      5

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