Benelli Launches The 302R At Rs 3.48 Lakh

This is Benelli India's first fully faired motorcycle to go on sale

Benelli has finally launched the 302R at a sum of Rs 3.48 lakh (ex-showroom, pan India). This is Benelli's first ever fully faired motorcycle to be sold in India. The 302R is based on the TNT 300 and shares the same engine though the trellis frame is new and lighter than the TNT. It promises better dynamics with a near 50-50 weight distribution and the use of upside down forks up front and a conventionally mounted monoshock at the back. There is a dual front disc setup with ABS as standard.

Design-wise, other than the new fairing, the 302 R gets a new full-size exhaust. Most parts like the tank and instrument cluster have been carried over from the TNT 300.

The 300cc parallel-twin motor shared with the TNT 300 makes 36PS @ 12,000rpm and 27Nm of torque @ 9000rpm. It gets a six-speed gearbox. Claimed top speed is 170kmph.

While the Benelli 302R was unveiled at the 2016 Auto Expo, the delay in launch had been due to Benelli's decision to launch it with ABS and also the switch to BS-IV emission norms.

Bookings for the 302R are open at Benelli dealerships across the country. In fact, the dealerships had been accepting bookings for the bike since the last month. Booking amounts start as low as Rs 30,000 depending on dealerships.

The 302R will compete against the Kawasaki Ninja 300, Yamaha YZF-R3 and KTM RC 390.