Benelli Q.J. presented three 2023 iteration models at EICMA 2022: the Tornado Naked Twin 500, BKX 250 and BKX 250 S. The 2023 Tornado Naked Twin 500 has the same mechanical specifications as its predecessor, but the BMX models come with an updated drive unit. The company plans to launch these models in mid-2023.

2023 Tornado Naked Twin 500

While the original silhouette remains the same for the 2023 Tornado Naked Twin 500, the middleweight naked bike gets an aggressive and futuristic design. The bike's aggressive front fascia features a new vertically stacked low LED headlamp that is flanked by angularly shaped LED DRLs.

The 2023 Tornado Naked Twin 500 is powered by the same 500cc parallel twin engine that generates a peak power of 48bhp at 8500rpm and a peak torque of 46Nm at 6000rpm. The engine is connected to a six-speed gearbox.

The mid-weight naked bike comes with notable features like a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED units and ABS among others.

Engine 500 cc, twin cylinder, liquid cooled

Gearbox 6-speed gearbox

Peak power of 48 hp at 8500 rpm

Maximum torque 46 Nm at 6000 rpm

Fuel tank volume 14l

Front brake: Disc

Back: Disc

Front suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear: Monoshock

2023 BKX 250 and 2023 BKX 250 S

The 2023 BKX 250 is a lightweight adventure bike and the 2023 BKX 250 S is a naked lightweight bike. Both bikes have a futuristic and minimalist design. BKX models differ in terms of use; The BKX 250 is used for off-road purposes, while the BKX 250 S is used for on-road purposes.

The BKX models share the same powertrain. The BKX models are powered by a 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine. The engine produces a peak power of 25.5 bhp at 9250 rpm and 21 Nm at 8000 rpm. For transmission, the engine is connected to a six-speed gearbox.

The BKX bikes come with notable features like digital LCD panel with connectivity, USB charging port, 13.5 liter fuel tank and ABS.

Specifications BKS 250 BKS 250 S

Engine 249 cc, single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine 249 cc, single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine

Peak power 25.5 hp at 9250 rpm 25.5 hp at 9250 rpm

Maximum torque 21 Nm at 8000 rpm 21 Nm at 8000 rpm

Gearbox 6-speed gearbox 6-speed gearbox

Brake disc (front and rear) Disc (front and rear)

Front tires: 100/90-17

Rear: 140/80-17 Front: 110/70-R17

Rear: 150/60-R17