Comparison of Benelli BX 449 Cross 2011 and Gilera Nexus 500 2007 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Benelli BX 449 Cross 2011 × |  Gilera Nexus 500 2007 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2007 |
| Make | Benelli | Gilera |
| Model | Benelli BX 449 Cross | Gilera Nexus 500 |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Scooter |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin FCR MX 41 | Carburettor |
| Engine details | Titanium valves | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 449 | 460 |
| Power (kw) | 40.4 | 29.3 |
| Cooling system | - | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 45 | 43 |
| Bore (mm) | 98 | 92 |
| Stroke (mm) | 59.5 | 69 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | Automatic |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Kokusan CDI digitale | Electronic inductive discharge, variable spark advance controlled by electronic injection |
| Clutch | Wet, 7 steel disks | Automatic dry centrifuge type |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump and reeds | Wet sump |
| Compression | 12.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Two-way catalytic converter |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 50 mm fully adjustable | Kayaba telehydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | Sachs shock absorber fully adjustable | Progressive power drive, Kayaba gas shock absorber with spring preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Wave | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Wave | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 240 |
| Frame type | Single tube cradle with forged, casted and extruded elements and carbon structural parts. | - |
| Front tyre | 80/100-21 | 120/70-15 |
| Rear tyre | 110/90-19 | 160/60-14 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 41 |
| Trail (mm) | 110 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,450 | 1,515 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 108 | 101 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3741 | 0.2901 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,160 | 2,090 |
| Overall width (mm) | 810 | 765 |
| Seat height (mm) | 960 | 780 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9 | 15 |
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