Benelli 249s vs Benelli 302s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli 249s vs Benelli 302s. Benelli 249s: Approximately 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm — best estimate; exact figures vary by market hp, Approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight) — best estimate; verify with regional spec sheets weight, top speed Approximately 120–125 km/h — best estimate based on engine class, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Benelli 302s: 38 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Benelli 249s
Benelli 302s
Horsepower (hp)
26 hp
38 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
26.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
198 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
Approximately 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm — best estimate; exact figures vary by market
38 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
Approximately 22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — best estimate; limited official documentation
26.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 120–125 km/h — best estimate based on engine class
160 km/h
Weight
Approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight) — best estimate; verify with regional spec sheets
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — best estimate, limited official data
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Benelli 249s
6.5/10
"A rewarding buy if you buy smart and buy careful."
Pros
+Surprisingly strong parallel-twin character
+Sporty ergonomics done right
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
−Parts sourcing genuinely painful
−Sticky throttle-by-wire issues
Benelli 302s
5.5/10
"Buy cheap or don't bother — the price has to compensate."
Pros
+Sharp sport-bike styling
+Decent chassis dynamics
+Reasonable service intervals
Cons
−Patchy electrics throughout
−Parts availability still poor
−Breathless top-end performance
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