A recent report confirms that Benelli 302S will be the first product to arrive in India after the successful collaboration between Mahavir Group and Benelli QJ. The model is an improved version of TNT 300, slated as a replacement for the slow-selling, most affordable Benelli motorcycle of India. The tag came on its side after the discontinuation of TNT 25 from the Indian market. The process for bringing 302S will be quick enough to surprise fans with this sharp streetfighter before the end of 2018. The best time for its debut will be around the festive season. Missing this timeline can prove fatal for the brand.
The model, as its name clears, is a naked version of Benelli 302R. It will be assembled alongside the fully faired motorcycle in the new Benelli Hyderabad plant. The use of the CKD route may not prove as impressive as before, with Kawasaki presenting a fully faired Ninja 300 at a much lower INR 2.98 lakh price tag. As Benelli bikes sometimes share some design lines with other popular bikes, 302S has a Duke 390 inspired front headlight with almost similar daytime running lights. Although, a majority of parts are different in terms of design and functionality.