Benelli 180S
Rs 1,25,000
Expected Ex-Showroom Price
Benelli 180S Summary
The Benelli 180S is a naked streetfighter bike offered by the brand. Its design looks aggressive and sporty and it gets four colour options to choose from. It is equipped with a single-cylinder, four-stroke engine that comes paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The 180S is built on a lightweight chassis and it offers a slew of new-age features.
Benelli 180S Key Specifications
| Engine Capacity | 175.3 cc |
| Power | 17.83 hp @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 14 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Mileage | 45 km/l |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed |
| Weight | 147 kg |
| Seat Height | 810 mm |
Benelli 180S Price in India and Variants
| Variant | Expected Ex-Showroom Price |
|---|---|
| Red | Rs 1.25 Lakh |
| Black | Rs 1.25 Lakh |
| Neon Green | Rs 1.25 Lakh |
Benelli 180S Colours and Images
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Key Features
- Aggressive and Muscular design
- Stylish LED Headlights with LED Daytime Running Lamps
- LED Turn Indicators and Taillamp
- Inverted Front Forks
- Swingarm Linked Rear Suspension
- Lightweight Arch Type Frame
- Fully Digital Instrument Console
- Front and Rear Disc Brakes
- Single-Cylinder, Four-Stroke Engine
- Liquid-Cooling System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- 3 Spark Plug Engine Design
- 6-Speed Transmission
- Tubeless Tyres with Sporty Alloy Wheels
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Aggressive and Sporty Design
- Full LED Lighting
- Powerful Fuel Injected and Liquid Cooled Engine
- Six-Speed Transmission
- Digital Instrument Cluster
Cons
- Misses Out on ABS
- Narrow Rear Tyre
- Yet to Launch in India
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Benelli 180S Overview
Design and Styling
The new-gen Benelli 180S comes with a revamped design that looks sleek and aggressive. It features a muscular fuel tank with an extended cowl that looks derived from its bigger siblings. The chunky inverted front forks give it an aggressive stance. The new LED headlamp setup looks sleek and appealing. This streetfighter has a sleek and compact tail section. It comes with lightweight alloy wheels and it gets a sporty side-slung exhaust.
Engine, Gearbox, and Performance
The Benelli 180S is powered by a single-cylinder, 175.3cc, four-stroke engine. Its engine has a compression ratio of 11:1 and it uses a TLI Ignition system. The single-cylinder engine of this streetfighter is liquid-cooled and it uses an electronic fuel injection system. It comes mated to a 6-speed transmission and it gets a wet multi-plate clutch. The engine of Benelli 180S produces 17.83 HP of maximum power at 9,000 rpm and 14 Nm of maximum torque at 7,000 rpm.
Suspension and Brakes
This entry-level streetfighter is equipped with premium inverted front forks. At the rear, it is fitted with a swingarm-linked mono-shock absorber. The front suspension has a travel of 110 mm while the rear suspension has a travel of only 50 mm. The Benelli 180S comes with disc brakes on the front and rear wheels, but it misses out on an ABS system.
Wheels and Tyres
The Benelli 180S comes with lightweight alloy wheels that look very sporty as well. It gets a 17-Inch front and rear wheel. This streetfighter is equipped with tubeless tyres but not radial. It comes with a 100/80-17 front tyre and a 130/70-17 rear tyre. The rear tyre is narrower compared to its rivals.
Chassis and Dimensions
This Benelli Streetfighter boasts an arch bar truck type frame which is very lightweight. It has a wheelbase of 1,345 mm and its total length is 2,030 mm. The Benelli 180S offers a ground clearance of 170 mm and it has a seat height of 810 mm. Its fuel tank capacity is 10 litres, which offers a decent riding range. Its kerb weight is only 147 kg and its payload capacity is 185 kg.
Features
The Benelli 180S is loaded with a good amount of tech and convenience features. It gets a LED headlight with stylish LED daytime running lamps. Even the turn signals and taillamp are LED types. It features a fully digital instrument console that displays a tachometer, speedometer, trip meter, fuel gauge, odometer, and clock. Its LCD console also has a gear position indicator and an engine temperature indicator.
Benelli 180S Price in India and Launch Date
This streetfighter is currently available in a few countries only, but it is expected to make its debut in India soon. Benelli has not revealed any official launch date of this streetfighter but we expected the compact to launch this model next year. The Benelli 180S price in India could be around Rs 1,25,000 (Ex-Showroom Price).
Rivals
The entry-level streetfighter segment is filled with great options from popular brands. The Benelli 180S major rivals are Honda Hornet 2.0, TVS Apache RTR 180, Yamaha MT-15, and Honda CB150R. If the 180S is launched in India it will compete against the Honda Hornet 2.0 and the TVS Apache RTR 180. Benelli will have to price this streetfighter aggressively to compete against the established players.
Our Verdict on the Benelli 180S
The Benelli 180S boasts a stylish and aggressive design that is a big plus point. Its fuel-injected engine is powerful and capable of delivering engaging performance. It is lightweight and has good handling characteristics. Benelli has packed it with premium equipment like inverted forks, full LED lighting, and a digital console that makes it even more desirable against its competitors. If the Benelli 180S is priced aggressively it could be a big hit in India.
Benelli 180S Specifications
Engine and Transmission
| Engine Type | Single-Cylinder, Four-Stroke, SOHC, 4-Valves |
| Engine Displacement | 175.3 cc |
| No. of Cylinder | 1 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Bore | 64 mm |
| Stroke | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Supply | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | TLI |
| Cooling | Liquid Cooling |
| Emission Type | BS6 |
| Transmission | 6-Speed, Manual |
| Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate |
| Final Drive | Chian |
Power, Mileage, and Top Speed
| Max Power | 17.83 hp @ 9,500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 14 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Mileage | 45 km/l |
| Top Speed | 120 km/h |
| Riding Range | 450 km |
| 0-100 km/h | 14-15 sec, Approximate |
Chassis and Suspensions
| Chassis | Arch Bar Truck Frame |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm Linked Mono-Shock |
| Front Suspension Travel | 110 mm |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 50 mm |
Brakes, Wheels, and Tyres
| Front Brake Type | Single Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Single Disc |
| Front Brake Size | 260 mm |
| Rear Brake Size | 260 mm |
| ABS/CBS | No |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 Inch |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 Inch |
| Tubeless Tyres | Yes |
| Radial Tyres | No |
| Front Tyre Size | 100/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre Size | 130/70-17 |
Dimensions, Weight, and Capacity
| Length | 2,030 mm |
| Width | 780 mm |
| Height | 1,070 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,345 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 147 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10 litres |
| Seat Height | 810 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
Electricals and Lighting
| Battery Type | Maintenance Free |
| Battery Capacity | 12V |
| Headlight | LED |
| Taillight | LED |
| Turn Indicators | LED |
| Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) | LED |
| Pass Light Switch | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps On (AHO) | No |
Instrument Console Features
| Console Display Type | Digital Instrument Console |
| Speedometer | Digital |
| Tachometer | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Digital |
| No. of Trip Meters | 2 |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital |
| Digital Clock | Yes |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes |
| Side Stand Indicator | No |
| Low Battery Indicator | No |
| Gear Position Indicator | Yes |
| ABS Light | No |
| Gear Shift Light | Yes |
| Service Reminder | Yes |
Comfort and Convenience Features
| Electric Starter | Yes |
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes |
| Seat Type | Split Seats |
| Stepped Seat | Yes |
| Pillion Seat | Yes |
| Pillion Footrest | Yes |
| Pillion Grabrails | Yes |
| Underseat Storage | No |
Benelli 180S FAQs
No, this streetfighter doesn’t get an ABS or even a CBS system. If launched in India, it will be equipped with a single-channel ABS.
It has a kerb weight of 147 kg.
It has a seat height of 810 mm.
It is expected to be priced at Rs 1.25 Lakh in the Indian market.