The Benelli 402S has made its global debut at the
2017 EICMA show in Milan, Italy. The Benelli 402S has an uncanny resemblance to
Ducati’s powercruiser, the XDiavel. The raked out front fork; brushed metal
finish on the headlamp cowl and radiator guard; muscular tank, and the stubby
tail are similar to the Ducati. The chiselled seat, forward-set footpegs, and
the easy-reach handlebars ensure a comfortable, laid-back riding position. The
tiny pillion seat is suitable only for short rides, and is devoid of grab rails
as well. The lighting system is all-LED.
A 399.3cc inline 2-cylinder DOHC engine nestles
inside the steel trellis frame. The liquid cooled engine punches out 39.4 PS of
power at 9,000 rpm; and 35 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm. The Euro 4 engine works
in conjunction with a 6-speed transmission and a final chain drive.
Coming to the suspension bits, the motorcycle
employs 41 mm upside down front fork, and a preload adjustable rear monoshock.
The 17-inch alloy wheels are shod with 120-section front and a 160-section rear
Pirelli tyres. The 402S comes to halt using dual 260 mm front and a single 240
mm rear petal disc. The brakes have twin channel ABS as well.
The fuel tank can hold 16 litres of juice and the
motorcycle weighs 160 kg, kerb. The claimed mileage stands at 23.8 km/l.
Benelli will launch the motorcycle in the European market in mid-2018.
