Triumph Thunderbird LT (2015-16) vs Benelli BN302 (2014-15) vs Benelli 250 2C (1976)
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| Make: | Triumph | Benelli | Benelli |
| Model: | Thunderbird LT | BN302 | 250 2C |
| Years: | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 1976 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval. | Four Stroke, In-line twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, parallel twin |
| Capacity: | 1699 cc / 103.7 cub in | 300 cc / 18.3 cu in | 231.4 cc / 14.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 107.1 x 94.3 mm | 65 x 42.5 mm | 56 x 47 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet Sump | Petroil, 20:1 mixture |
| Induction: | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle | Electronic injection with two 38 mm Ø throttle bodies | 2 x 26 mm Dell'Orto VHB carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management | Delphi MT05 | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 69 kW / 92 hp @ 5400 rpm | 27 kW / 37 hp @ 11500 rpm | 22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multiplate | Wet, multidisc |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6-Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Toothed belt | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Tubular steel, twin spine, swingarm twin sided, steel | Steel trestle | Double cradle, tubular steel |
| Front Suspension: | Showa 47mm forks | Upside down hydraulic forks, 41 mm Ø | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. | Swingarm, mono shock with adjustable spring preload | Swinging arm with double adjustable shocks and concentric springs |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm Floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS | Double discs, 260 mm Ø | Disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS | Single disc, 240 mm Ø | Drum, 158 mm Ø |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80 VR16, Whitewall | 120/70-R17/C | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70 VR16, Whitewall | 160/60-R17/C | 3.25-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1665 mm / 65.6 in | 1405 mm / 55.3 in | 1310 mm / 51.6 in |
| Dry Weight: | 349 kg / 769 lbs | 185 kg / 407.9 lbs | 136.5 kg / 301 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |