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Tech And Moto The Tornado 252R plans to take on the Honda CBR250RR, Yamaha R25 and the Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Asian markets While Benelli’s India lineup mostly comprises mid-capacity bikes, the Chinese bike maker has a well-categorised fleet in its home country. And the latest addition to this lineup is the Benelli Tornado 252R, which aims to compete in the 250cc sport bike segment. The overall design of the new 252R is quite similar to the heavily updated 2021 Tornado 302R,  lending it a big bike persona. From the oval projector-equipped headlight to the sporty tail section with air scoops, the resemblance between the two bikes is quite noticeable. What’s different here, though, are the graphics and colour options. These are fairly sober compared to the shades on offer for the 302R. Along with the big bike persona, the features are pretty solid too. These include a 37mm USD fork, slipper clutch, ABS, adjustable levers, and a fully-digital LCD instrument cluster with smartphone connecti

  The prototype model has already been unveiled at the ‘21 Beijing Motor Show This QJ7000D by QJ Motors will be sold under the Benelli brand in most markets. Gets a dash of modern features including LED lights and a digital instrument cluster. Will be set to rival 125cc petrol-powered bikes.               Benelli Electric Bike    The international and domestic EV market seems to be growing dramatically these days with a lot of  new electric motorcycles and scooters hitting the streets ever so often . Benelli’s sister marque, QJ Motors, is also working on an upcoming electric motorcycle. The early prototype was showcased at the 2021 Beijing Motor Show and now the patent design for this electric motorcycle has surfaced on the web. This bike has been christened QJ7000D and based on the name, it could likely pack a 7kW motor. However, the Chinese bikemaker claims that it gets a 10kW motor with a top speed of 100kmph. Given these numbers, the QJ7000D should likely have 125cc ICE bikes in it