Benelli BX449 Cross
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| Benelli BX449 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Also called | BX449 Cross, BX 449 Cross |
| Production | 2008 |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Frame | Aluminum alloy perimeter with casting, moulded, extruded parts and structural carbon rods |
| Suspension | Front: 50 mm Upside down fork, fully adjustable Rear: Sachs shock absorber fully adjustable, 310mm wheel travel. |
| Brakes | Front: Single 260 mm disc Rear: Single 220 mm disc |
| Front Tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tire | 140/80-18 |
| Seat Height | 960 mm / 37.8 in |
| Weight | 110 kg / 243 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Liters / 2.4 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder,. The engine featured a 12.5:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet clutch, 7 steel disks.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 80/100-21 front tire and a 140/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 260 mm disc in the front and a Single 220 mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 50 mm Upside down fork, fully adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Sachs shock absorber fully adjustable, 310mm wheel travel.. The BX449 Cross was fitted with a 9 Liters / 2.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 110 kg / 243 lbs.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Benelli BX 449 Cross
The Italian maker intends conquering motocross riders with its brand new creation which 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 wont 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.
| Make Model | Benelli BX 449 Cross |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, |
| Displacement | 449 cc / 27.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 98 x 59,5 mm |
| Compression | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | Electronic injection-throttle body 42 mm |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Kick and electric |
| Exhaust System | With catalytic converter and oxygen sensor |
| Clutch | Wet clutch, 7 steel disks |
| Max Power | 41.3 kW / 55.4 hp@ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 45 Nm / 4.6 kgf-m / 33.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Aluminum alloy perimeter with casting, moulded, extruded parts and structural carbon rods |
| Front Suspension | 50 mm Upside down fork, fully adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel | 310 mm / 12.2 in |
| Rear Suspension | Sachs shock absorber fully adjustable, 310mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 310 mm / 12.2 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 260 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc |
| Front Tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tire | 140/80-18 |
| Seat Height | 960 mm / 37.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 110 kg / 243 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Liters / 2.4 US gal |