Benelli BN 302 vs Yamaha MT-03: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Benelli BN 302 (2019-2020) and the Yamaha MT-03 (2020-present), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

Specification	Benelli BN 302 2019-2020 Remove	Yamaha MT-03 2020-present Remove
Category	Naked	Naked
Years	2019-2020	2020-present
Engine	300.0 ccm (18.31 cubic inches), Twin, four-stroke, Horizontal cylinder, Injection. Two throttle bodies ø37 mm	321cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin, 4 valves/cylinder, 11.2:1 compression; restyled MT-family bodywork from MY2020
Cylinders	2	2
Displacement	300 cc	321 cc
Power	38 hp @ 11,000 rpm	41.4 hp @ 10,750 rpmBest
Torque	25.6 Nm @ 9,000 rpm	29.6 Nm @ 9,000 rpmBest
Transmission	6-speed, Wet clutch, Chain (final drive)	6-speed manual (Assist & Slipper clutch added MY2025), chain final drive
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	196 kg (wet)	168 kg (wet)Best
Seat height	795 mm	780 mm
Fuel capacity	16 LBest	14 L
Front suspension	41mm Upside down forks	37mm KYB inverted (USD) fork, non-adjustable, 5.1 in (130mm) travel
Rear suspension	Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with extension hydraulic brake and spring preload adjustment	Aluminum swingarm with single KYB shock, 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9 in (125mm) travel
Brake system	ABS	ABS standard
Front brake	Double disc. 4 pistons caliper. ABS., 260 mm	Single 298mm hydraulic disc
Rear brake	Single disc. 2 pistons caliper. ABS., 240 mm	Single 220mm hydraulic disc
Front tire	120/70-ZR17	110/70-17
Rear tire	160/60-ZR17	140/70-17
Quickshifter	Not available	No
Launch price	Not available	USD 4,599 (US)