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If only I had a penny for each time I caught someone staring at this machine
Verdict – This is a motorcycle that’s meant to do it all. Be it your daily office commute, touring across the country or even visiting the twisties. This is a sports tourer that can do it all while letting its sound always remind you that you’re riding something expensive or special. At its price, this isn’t exactly an affordable bike but it justifies that price by bringing to the table utmost detail to quality, feel and comfort. This motorcycle has a soul and if you are someone that seeks a touring machine that never fails to get attention or impress in its own way, then look no further. This isn’t a performance bargain by any means but an alternative.
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Notice how long the number plate holder is
What’s Cool
* Riding comfort is the best in its class
* Beautiful attention to detail, keep looking at it
* The mesmerizing exhaust sound is pure eargasm
* Dual disc setup with ABS provides amazing braking feedback
What’s Not So Cool
* Bad headlamp illumination, looks good but does not show well
* Lack of performance, could have done with more muscle to the wheel
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This motorcycle isn’t priced attractively at Rs. 4.21 lakhs
Benelli 302R Specifications
* Engine: 300cc, Parallel-Twin, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled
* Power: 38.26 BHP @ 11,500 RPM
* Torque: 27.50 Nm @ 10,000 RPM
* Transmission: 6-speed
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Frame: Steel Tube Trellis
* Suspension: 41 mm USD Forks (Front), 45 mm Mono-Suspension (Rear)
* Tyres: 110/70/17 (Front), 150/60/17 (Rear), Metzeler Sportec M5
* Brakes: 260 mm Dual Disc (Front), 240 mm Disc (Rear), ABS
Benelli 302R Dimensions
* Wheelbase: 2150 mm
* Ground Clearance: 150 mm
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 14-litres
* Kerb weight: 198 kgs
