Benelli 249s vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli 249s vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. 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 300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 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 300
Horsepower (hp)
26 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
170 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
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
Approximately 22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — best estimate; limited official documentation
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 120–125 km/h — best estimate based on engine class
170 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
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 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 300
8.0/10
"The benchmark used starter bike that actually delivers on its promise."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Genuinely sorted chassis dynamics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Drop damage extremely common
−Rev-hungry above 8,000rpm
−Rear brake feels wooden
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