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All Bikes/Compare/Benelli Zenzero 350 vs Suzuki V-strom 250

Benelli Zenzero 350 vs Suzuki V-strom 250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Benelli Zenzero 350 vs Suzuki V-strom 250. Benelli Zenzero 350: 29 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated based on class and engine displacement) hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Suzuki V-strom 250: ~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Benelli Zenzero 350 Suzuki V-strom 250
Horsepower (hp)
29 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
189 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
29 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated based on class and engine displacement)
~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
~22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h (estimated)
~145 km/h (estimated)
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — estimated, official figures not widely published
~3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Benelli Zenzero 350
Benelli Zenzero 350
6.5/10

"Charming urban scrambler if you find a clean, documented example."

Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Light and easy to maneuver
Cons
Sparse dealer and parts network
Electrical gremlins on older units
Budget suspension needs careful inspection
Suzuki V-strom 250
Suzuki V-strom 250
7.0/10

"Dependable urban workhorse that overpromises adventure and underdelivers speed."

Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
Breathless above 70mph
Suspension degrades quickly
Woeful stock windscreen

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