The Italian-Chinese bike maker, Benelli has patented design for a 150cc bike in the naked streetfighter category. The patent image showcases an early prototype of the motorcycle. Currently, the bike boasts a technical name, the ‘BJ150-31’. But, when the bike will be in its production ready form, the bike will surely be dubbed with an appealing name.
Well, the ‘BJ150-31’ can be elaborated as a 150cc bike carrying the 31st design from the auto major. last year, the company had patented a faired bike, which was dubbed as BJ150-30. This consolidates the fact the bike in question is the 31st design from Benelli. Expectations suggest the brand could roll out both the faired and the streetfighter trims together in the 150cc segment. The faired version will pose a threat for the Yamaha R15 in the segment.
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A 150cc bike is a suitable option for the Asian market and the same is Benelli\'s targeted market. The motorcycle is based on a beam chassis that appears to be made of steel. Powering for the bike will come from a newly designed single-cylinder water-cooled engine. From the livery, the bike seems almost a finished product, still, there is a scope of development, to work on.
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At the front fascia, the 150cc bike is furnished with a vertically-split headlamp that resembles one on the new KTM Dukes. in a glimpse, you will not find any branding on the bike, except that one Benelli sticker on the front brake caliper. The fitments such as USD front forks and petal disc brakes at both ends proves the bike is a promising bike and worth rival for the Yamaha R15.