Benelli BKX 250 and BKX 250 S: new ways to enjoy dynamism for 2023 [VIDEO]

A greater propensity for adventure for the Benelli BKX250 and a multipurpose nature for the Benelli BKX 250 S. They are two new features introduced by the Pesaro brand for 2023, recognizable by their distinctive and futuristic design and by the technical solutions that support agility and movement. The aesthetics of the specimens is highlighted in the video proposed by Benelli on Youtube.

Benelli BKX250

Of the two, it is the model most devoted to exploration, even beyond asphalt. A compact motorcycle with a low weight, designed for venturing on the road or along dusty paths and for those young generations of enthusiasts who are approaching the Adventure panorama.
Defined in Pesaro, at Benelli Style Center, the aesthetic appears simple and sculpted at the same time. The model is also recognizable by the design of the front light cluster, in particular by the distinctive design of the DRLs. In the rear area the lights are equally peculiar, with a so-called "combo" setup, given the integration of the stop lights, position lights and directional indicators.
The instruments appear on an LCD display and there is also a useful USB socket. The motorbike has a tank that can hold 13,5 liters of fuel and, like the road model, is equipped with a chassis designed to aid handling.

The frame is a double cradle made of steel tubes and the suspension part is made up of an upside-down fork with 41 mm diameter legs in the front area, whose travel reaches 180 mm. Behind there is a swingarm with mono-shock absorber equipped with progressive leverage adjustable in spring preload and travel, also in this case, of 180 mm.
The braking system includes a single 280mm floating disc at the front with a four-piston caliper and another 240mm diameter disc at the rear with a single-piston floating caliper. The rims are spoked with aluminum alloy hub and rim, 19 and 17 inches respectively on both sides with 100/90 and 140/80 tyres.
The powerplant is a 250cc single-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled engine with upgrades in the cooling system and intake and exhaust systems, according to the information. The engine is associated with a six-speed gearbox.
The power reaches i 25,8 horses (19 kW) at 9.250 rpm with a torque of 21 Nm at 8.000 rpm.
The example is expected in Benelli dealerships starting from mid-2023 and for some markets we also note the availability of a 125 cc version.

Benelli BKX 250 S

A functional motorbike for moving easily along city routes, recognizable by an aesthetic composed of marked lines and in particular by the design of the headlights.
This too was outlined by the specialists of Benelli Style Center of Pesaro, the compactness of the shapes stands out with superstructures designed to favor a comfortable and active driving position, therefore the LED headlight unit stands out from the front alongside two DRL light beams characterized by a peculiar design shared with the already described BKX 250. Also characterizing the choice for the rear lights, given the integration with the directional indicators, following a choice also made for the new Benelli Tornado Naked Twin 500.
The model is equipped with LCD instruments and there is also a USB socket. The tank can hold 13,5 liters of fuel.

The frame is a double cradle in steel tubes and the suspension part is made up of an upside-down front fork with legs with a diameter of 41 millimetres, while at the back there is an oscillating swingarm and mono-shock absorber with progressive leverage adjustable in preload spring and travel of 150 mm. The braking system consists of a single 280 mm diameter floating front disc and four-piston caliper, as well as another 240 mm rear disc associated with a single-piston floating caliper. The aluminum alloy wheels are both 17 inches and wear 110/70ZR17 and 150/60-ZR17 tyres.

This example, like the previous one, is also powered by a 250 cc single-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled engine, featuring updates to the cooling system and the intake and exhaust systems. The gearbox has six speeds and the power reaches i 25,8 horses (19 kW) at 9.250 rpm with 21 Nm of torque at 8.000 rpm.
The new Benelli BKX 250 S will arrive in Benelli dealerships from mid-2023 and even then, for some markets, a 125 cc variant is planned, according to the information.

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