Review revealed about the Benelli 302R

The new Benelli 302R is an remarkable motorcycle. And at Rs 3.2 lakhs ex-showroom, for a parallel twin with ABS, we won’t call it expensive each. And we have ride it. You can read the detailed review HERE. But, if it’s a snapshot you want, understand writing on.

This is a entirely faired motorcycle. So, in a way, it’s already more attractive to the broad Indian population than say the TNT 300 it shares its heart with. And that fairing is a big, showy stickered piece.

Add to it the extensive and tapering tail and a twin torpedo for an exhaust, and it is no surprise the world does a double take all time you ride past. But, from a wholly aesthetic viewpoint, it isn’t pretty; at least not in the straight sense.

The specs on manuscript tell a very different story to how the 302R performs in the real world. A fully faired motorcycle with a liquid cooled, fuel injected, 300cc analogous twin engine and nearly 40bhp ought to go like stink. But, the Benelli doesn’t. It isn’t slow, of course, but it also isn’t as quick or exciting as the other 300s in the marketplace.

However, get over the tranquil power delivery and outstanding winless at traffic light GPs, and the 302R begins to grow on you. Not only is it easy to ride and live with for a ‘sporty’ motorcycle, it’s also roomy and contented and quite convenient in the city.

The other fixed idea that comes with a fully faired motorcycle is that it will be a brilliant companion on your knee scrap endeavours. The Benelli doesn’t fit that stereotype either. It has relatively low and forward set footpegs for a supersports bike one of the reason why it is relaxed. And, it has a relatively high set handlebar.

So, in receipt of your kneedown on this one requires a little more hanging off than usual. It doesn’t feel natural doing it, but sure, it can be done. The fact that the 302R has seriously grippy tyres just makes it worth the attempt. And no, it is no slouch approximately bends either; it isn’t rich in terms of feedback, but it in no doubt can corner.

What’s clear is that the 302R borrow from its naked sibling the TNT 300. These do share the same engine and gearbox. But the chassis is quite different. As is the seating ergonomics. And there have been some revisions made to the powertrain as well. As a effect, on the road, the two bikes feel moderately diverse.

The TNT 300 feels heavier, slower to act in response and not as easy to ride around, even at slower pace. The 302R on the other hand, feels more flickable, sure-footed and alert. And even in the city, it feels lighter on its foot.

Yes, it does. Be it the drinking note at full throttle opening or the tire out note post 6,500rpm, the 302R does echo like a much bigger bike. It’s not loud sufficient to draw a policeman’s ire, but it will get you noticed. It also make you believe that you are disappearing a lot sooner than you really are.