Benelli BX (2008)

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.

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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