Zongshen Cyclone Re3 vs Benelli Zenzero 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zongshen Cyclone Re3 vs Benelli Zenzero 350. Zongshen Cyclone Re3: ~65 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~215 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Zongshen Cyclone Re3
Benelli Zenzero 350
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
175 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~65 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated)
29 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated based on class and engine displacement)
Torque
~55 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
28 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~215 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
175 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — estimated, official figures not widely published
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Zongshen Cyclone Re3
6.5/10
"Decent budget café racer if you're handy with spanners."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Peppy twin-cylinder engine
+Cheap acquisition price
Cons
−Parts availability nightmarish
−Switchgear feels flimsy
−Resale value drops sharply
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
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