Benelli 249s vs Kawasaki Gpx250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli 249s vs Kawasaki Gpx250r. 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. Kawasaki Gpx250r: 40 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 159 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli 249s
Kawasaki Gpx250r
Horsepower (hp)
26 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
159 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
Approximately 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm — best estimate; exact figures vary by market
40 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Torque
Approximately 22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — best estimate; limited official documentation
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 120–125 km/h — best estimate based on engine class
175 km/h
Weight
Approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight) — best estimate; verify with regional spec sheets
159 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 or 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
Kawasaki Gpx250r
7.5/10
"The definitive used learner that won't punish your wallet or ego."
Pros
+Indestructible parallel-twin engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Carbs notorious for gumming up
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Tiny fuel tank range
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
