Benelli 249s vs Kawasaki Ninja 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli 249s vs Kawasaki Ninja 250. 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 Ninja 250: 33 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli 249s
Kawasaki Ninja 250
Horsepower (hp)
26 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
Approximately 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm — best estimate; exact figures vary by market
33 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
Approximately 22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — best estimate; limited official documentation
22 Nm @ 9,500 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
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — best estimate, limited official data
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
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 Ninja 250
8.0/10
"The smartest first bike money can realistically buy used."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Surprisingly engaging at redline
Cons
−Struggles above 75mph sustained
−Learner neglect very common
−Wind protection nearly nonexistent
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