Benelli 302s vs Benelli 249s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli 302s
Benelli 249s
Horsepower (hp)
38 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
26.5 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
155 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
38 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Approximately 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm — best estimate; exact figures vary by market
Torque
26.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Approximately 22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — best estimate; limited official documentation
Top Speed
160 km/h
Approximately 120–125 km/h — best estimate based on engine class
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight) — best estimate; verify with regional spec sheets
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — best estimate, limited official data
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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