Benelli 302S

Engine and gearbox

The Benelli 302S has a 300cc parallel-twin engine with eight valves, double overhead camshafts, liquid cooling and fuel injection. Benelli quotes 28 kW (about 37.5 hp) at 11,000 rpm and 25.6 Nm at 9,750 rpm, with a 12.0:1 compression ratio. It drives through a six-speed gearbox, a wet multi-plate clutch and a chain. Starting is electric and the claimed top speed is 160 km/h. In our view, a twin-cylinder engine at this size usually feels smoother and revs more freely than a single, which is one of the main reasons buyers choose it.

Size and practicality

The 302S is 2,130 mm long, 800 mm wide and 1,120 mm tall, with a 1,410 mm wheelbase. Seat height is a fairly low 795 mm, but ground clearance is only 140 mm, so riders need care over large speed breakers. Kerb weight is 204 kg, noticeably heavier than Benelli’s 250cc bikes, and maximum load is 191 kg. The fuel tank holds 16 litres. Benelli does not publish an official fuel economy figure.

Chassis and equipment

The 302S uses a steel trellis frame and aluminium alloy wheels with Pirelli tyres, 120/70 ZR17 at the front and 160/60 ZR17 at the rear. It has two 260 mm front discs and a 240 mm rear disc, with ABS at both ends. The rear mono-shock is preload adjustable and has 45 mm of travel, while the front suspension offers 135 mm. Benelli’s Pakistan page lists two colours, Black and Lime Green.

Warranty

Warranty terms are not published on Benelli’s Pakistan website, so ask the dealer to confirm them in writing before booking, along with the expected delivery time.

Which version to buy

Only one version is listed, at Rs 1,700,000 ex-factory according to the price list we used. However, one dealer was quoting a higher booking price for the 2026 302S with ABS, so confirm the current price before you commit. In our opinion, the 302S is the sensible choice for riders who want a twin-cylinder naked bike with ABS for both city and highway use, without paying for a 500cc. Its main weaknesses are the low ground clearance and the extra weight. Riders on a tighter budget should compare it with the TNT 25, which has ABS and a single-cylinder engine for less money, while those who want stronger highway performance should look at the Leoncino 500.