The Italian giant- Benelli has affirmed that it will launch its BX250 Motard in India by the first half of 2017. As per the reports, it will make its entry in the country along with its new entry-level sibling in the performance segment, The TNT 135.
Factually, the BX250 was one of the four showcased motorcycles from the Benelli house, at the 2016 Auto Expo. But the said motorcycle has not counted as that prominent amongst others as the Tornado 302R and the TRK-502. Though, after a market study, which shows many opportunities in this segment in India. As we told you about the introduction of Kawasaki KSX250F this month.
Build up on a double cradle frame, this supermoto is a light-weight offering with high-riding and dirt bike styling in its veins. To perform hard, it is bolted with a 249cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that is able to produce 25bhp and 21Nm of torque. While, all the transmission of churned power is under the hands of the mated six-speed gearbox. On suspension end, it gets USD front forks and a rear mono shock mounted on the 17inch alloy wheels.
On the weighing scale, the upcoming tourer tipped at 135kg, which is around six kilogram much more than the available competitor, the KTM Duke 200 in the market. The anticipated launch will take in the first half of next after the emergence of flagship models, the Tornado 302R, and the TRK-502.
