| Attribute | Benelli BN 251 2017 × | Benelli BN 251 2016 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2017 | 2016 |
| Make | Benelli | Benelli |
| Model | Benelli BN 251 | Benelli BN 251 |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249.2 | 249.2 |
| Power (kw) | 18.2 | 17.9 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 21.5 | 21 |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 61.5 | 61.5 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Emission details | Euro 3, catalytic converter and oxygen sensors. | Euro 3 |
| Ignition | CDI | CDI |
| Clutch | Wet clutch | Wet clutch |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 11.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Upside-down forks | Upside-down forks |
| Rear suspension | Rear swing arm with central rear shock absorber | Rear swing arm with central rear shock absorber |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 220 |
| Frame type | Trestle in steel tubes | Trestle in steel tubes |
| Front tyre | 110/70-ZR17 | 110/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-ZR17 | 150/60-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 51 | 51 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 143 | 143 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1273 | 0.1252 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,125 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,125 | 2,125 |
| Overall width (mm) | 810 | 810 |
| Seat height (mm) | 795 | 795 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 17 |