Benelli BN600 launched in Australia

Benelli’s BN600 is now on sale in Australia, the four-cylinder machine marking a new path for the normally triple-reliant Italian marque.

There will be two versions of the BN600 – the full powered BN600R and the LAMS-approved BN600S.

In full power mode, the Benelli designed and built 600cc inline DOHC four-cylinder engine outputs 82hp (60kW) at 11,500rpm and 51Nm at 10,500rpm. The liquid-cooled engine has 38mm throttle bodies, and is hooked up to a six-speed manual gearbox via a wet clutch. The bike's innards are held together by an upper steel trellis and lower aluminium plate frame.

Componentry on the BN600R includes a Marzocchi 50mm fork and Sachs rear shock absorber with 320mm twin floating front discs mated to radially mounted Brembo four-piston calipers.

Aluminium-alloy 17-inch wheels are fitted with Metzeler Sportec M5 rubber, and the BN600R has a 15-litre fuel tank.

The BN600R also features alloy tapered handlebars, fully braided steel brake lines, and twin under-seat exhaust pipes.

The BN600S uses a restricted 54hp (44kW) engine, with Benelli-branded suspension and brakes in place of the Marzocchi/Sachs combo and Brembo stoppers used on the BN600R. Yamaha’s XJ6NL is a four-cylinder competitor to the BN600S.

Both versions of the BN600 will be offered in white, black or red liveries, with a full range of genuine Benelli and aftermarket accessories including OZ Racing wheels, Arrow race pipes. There’s also a bulging catalogue of performance, comfort and carbon fibre accessories.

Meanwhile, Urban Moto Imports (UMI), the Australian distributor for Benelli as well as Erik Buell Racing, Bimota, Confederate and Viper, has announced the appointment of three new dealers to its national network. They are as follows: Central Coast Motorcycles in Gosford (NSW), Garage Motorcycles in Strathalbyn (SA), and Causeway Motorcycles in Victoria Park (WA).

For more information, visit www.urbanmotoimports.com.au.