Honda Cbr250r vs Benelli 249s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr250r vs Benelli 249s. Honda Cbr250r: 26 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 161 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr250r
Benelli 249s
Horsepower (hp)
26 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
22.9 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
161 kg
155 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
26 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Approximately 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm — best estimate; exact figures vary by market
Torque
22.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Approximately 22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — best estimate; limited official documentation
Top Speed
145 km/h
Approximately 120–125 km/h — best estimate based on engine class
Weight
161 kg (wet/curb weight)
Approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight) — best estimate; verify with regional spec sheets
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — best estimate, limited official data
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr250r
7.5/10
"The safest used bike purchase a new rider can make."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Fuel injection, no choke drama
+ABS available on later models
Cons
−Breathless above 75mph
−Single cylinder vibration felt
−Weak stock suspension, sags fast
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
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