In 2008, Benelli released the BX 449 Cross motorcycle featuring a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 449cc. With a compression ratio of 12.5:1 and an electronic injection-throttle body of 42mm, the bike delivers a maximum power of 41.3 kW at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 45 Nm at 7000 rpm. The bike has a clutch that comprises of seven steel disks and can be started by kick or electric. It has a chain-driven final drive and a 6-speed transmission. The Benelli BX 449 Cross has an aluminum-alloy perimeter frame that includes casting, molded, extruded parts, and structural carbon rods. The front suspension of the bike comprises of a 50mm upside-down fork that’s completely adjustable, while its rear has a Sachs shock absorber, also fully adjustable, with 310mm wheel travel. The motorcycle weighs 110kg and has a seat height of 960mm. It has a single 260mm disc brakes at the front and a single 220mm disc brakes at the back. The bike has an 80/100-21 front tire and a 140/80-18 rear tire. The fuel capacity of the Benelli BX 449 Cross is 9 liters or 2.4 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Benelli BX 449 Cross
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, |
| Capacity | 449 cc / 27.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 x 59,5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | Electronic injection-throttle body 42 mm |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Kick and electric |
| Exhaust system | With catalytic converter and oxygen sensor |
| Clutch | Wet clutch, 7 steel disks |
| Max Power | 41.3 kW / 55.4 [email protected] 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 45 Nm / 4.6 kgf-m / 33.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Aluminium alloy perimeter with casting, moulded, extruded parts and structural carbon rods |
| Front Suspension | 50 mm Upside down fork, fully adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel | 310 mm / 12.2 in |
| Rear Suspension | Sachs shock absorber fully adjustable, 310mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 310 mm / 12.2 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 260 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80-18 |
| Seat Height | 960 mm / 37.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 110 kg / 243 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal |
