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xBhp was born more than 16 years ago and since then we've had a chance to ride or drive hundreds of machines running on two wheels or four wheels, and sometimes even three wheels. We are not done yet, and this list is still growing. In these pages, we take a deep dive in the treasure trove of our ride experiences and bring you all that we have ridden or driven.
May 2016
xBhp
Benelli,Bikes,Brands,Motorcycles
Staying true to their aggressive approach for the Indian market, Benelli has some interesting motorcycles coming up in future adding variety to their already decent lineup.
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One of those is a machine built to be two motorcycles in one – a road bike made to look like an off-roader – and it is the BX 250 Motard. Revealed at the 2016 Auto Expo in Delhi, the BX 250 is a versatile motorcycle with long travel suspension, road-biased tyres and the styling which resembles a dirt-bike. And that is exactly what a Motard is.
It is a pretty interesting motorcycle indeed and whenever it will be launched, the BX 250 will be one-of-a-kind in the Indian market. It appears to be a great motorcycle to learn the basics of off-roading with decent power on tap.
The engine is a healthy 250cc liquid cooled unit and produces 25BHP at 9000 RPM and 20NM of torque at 7500 RPM making it into a pretty spirited performer. Doing the shock absorbing duties at the front is a pair of substantial 50mm upside-down forks while the rear is handled by a link-type mono suspension. The tyres are 17 inches and are equipped with a single disc each. The motorcycle is thin and tall with a seat height of around 890mm. The exhaust is routed from under the seat in a typical off-road fashion.
On our brief ride, we discovered that it is an extremely light-weight motorcycle and effortless to throw around, exactly how a motard should be. The suspension handled a variety of road conditions with aplomb and it shall be a hoot to ride in the city. However, replace the stock tyres with dual-purpose rubber and it will be an even better off-roader.
DSK is aggressively promoting Benelli throughout India and has opened a number of dealerships in various cities. The companies Italian roots make it an interesting choice among motorcycle enthusiasts, and its Chinese owners aren’t really a big deterrent.
We were left impressed by the BX 250 and believe it will be worth the wait. 
