Built around Benelli's naked motorcycle platform, the 2020 Benelli BN 251 features a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 25.8 HP (18.8 kW) at 9,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21.1 Nm (15.6 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 103.6 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,250 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the BN 251 measures 163 kg (359 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.32 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.1 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 415 km (258 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Benelli archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2015 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
103.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.16 HP/kg (6.32 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~415 km (258 mi)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power25.8 HP (18.8 kW)) @ 9250 RPM
Torque21.1 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 15.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression11.2:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection with throttle body ø 37 mm
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 4. Catalytic converter and oxygen sensors.
Chassis
Frame TypeTrestle in steel tubes
Front Suspension41mm Upside-down forks
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionRear swing arm with central shock absorber
Rear Travel51 mm (2.0 inches)
Wheelbase1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground Clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre150/60-ZR17
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Front Brake Ø280 mm (11.0 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
WheelsAluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.163.0 kg (359.4 pounds)
Seat Height795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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