Benelli 302 R vs BMW R3 (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli 302 Rstacks up against the BMW R3. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli 302 RBMW R3
Model year20191936
Price
Engine300 cc305 cc
Horsepower38 hp11 hp
Torque26 Nm
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-R17 / 150/60-R17 3.50-26.00 / 3.50-26.00

Benelli 302 R vs BMW R3 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli 302 R and the BMW R3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli 302 R brings 38 hp, while the BMW R3 counters with 11 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: