Benelli's 250cc fully-faired motorcycle in the making may come to India
"Benelli's parent company, Qianjiang, has been developing a new line of two-wheelers for 2021"
Benelli's parent company, Qianjiang, has been developing a new line of two-wheelers for 2021. The company has previously unveiled a number of middleweight motorcycles, some of which will be sold in markets other than China as Benelli bikes.
Qianjiang has recently received approval for some additional upcoming motorcycle body types in China. Surprisingly, a quarter-liter fully-faired sportsbike is also on the list. Furthermore, model images and specifications for this bike have been leaked on the internet.
According to the leaked image (above), the bike has fully-faired aggressive styling.
Due to its sleek yet aggressive and sharp aesthetics, segment rivals such as the KTM RC390 and the TVS Apache RR310 may feel the heat from this bike. Some may notice a resemblance to the BMW S1000RR's twin-beam headlamps in this bike.
Though its official name has not yet been confirmed, the spy image suggests that it will have features such as a dual headlamp setup hidden beneath an angular fairing, clip-on handlebars, split-type seats, and raised rear-set footpegs to give it an aggressive stance.
A 249 cc liquid-cooled engine with a maximum power output of around 27bhp is expected. A six-speed transmission will be available.
The bike weighs only 159 kg (kerb), making it one of the lightest in its class.
According to the leaked documents, the model will come in two variants. The upper trim will have an aluminum single-sided swingarm, whereas the lower trim will have a steel double-sided swingarm.
In China, it will be marketed as a Qianjiang product, while Benelli's logo will be imprinted on the bike for the international market. Given the country's growing demand for premium motorcycles, it won't be surprising if it arrives in India in 2022.
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