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Benelli BX 449
Cross
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Make Model |
Benelli BX 449 Cross |
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Year |
2008 |
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Engine |
Liquid cooled, four stroke, single cylinder,
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Capacity |
449 |
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Bore x Stroke |
98 X 59,5 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
12.5:1 |
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Induction |
Electronic injection-throttle body 42 mm EURO 3
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Ignition /
Starting |
Digital / Kick starter and
electric |
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Exhaust system |
With catalytic converter and oxigen sensor
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Clutch |
Wet clucth 7 steel disks |
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Max Power |
41.3 KW @ 9500 rpm |
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Max Torque |
45 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
6 Speed / chain |
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Frame |
Aluminium alloy Perimeter with casting, moulded,
extruded parts and structural carbon roods elements patent |
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Front Suspension |
50 mm Fully adjustable 310mm wheel
travel. |
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Rear Suspension |
Sachs shock absorber fully adjustable, 310mm
wheel travel. |
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Front Brakes |
Single 260mm disc |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 220 mm |
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Front Tyre |
80/100 21 |
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Rear Tyre |
140-80 18 |
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Seat Height |
960 mm |
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Weight |
110 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
9 Litres |
The Italian maker intends conquering motocross
riders with its brand new creation which’s name sounds like the one of a Citroen
car, but has nothing to do with it at all. The BX 449 Cross, like its name says
is fitted with a carefully engineered 449cc single-cylinder four stroke DOHC
four titanium valve engine and a five-speed gearbox. It is good for a start and
considering its looks, there is nothing to keep it from climbing the success
mountain immediately.
Competition
Benelli had definitely knew what it was getting
itself into as all its competitors were already good and rolling expecting for
somebody new on the scene to smash. But I have a small feeling things won’t be
going that way and Benelli will get out of 2008 not only with a clean face, but
with a decent fan club too.
Clearly, its fiercest competition comes from Japan under the names every bike
manufacturer is afraid of, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki.
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