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All Bikes/Compare/Zongshen Rx1r vs Benelli 249s

Zongshen Rx1r vs Benelli 249s

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Zongshen Rx1r vs Benelli 249s. Zongshen Rx1r: ~35–40 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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

Zongshen Rx1r Benelli 249s
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
35 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
155 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
~35–40 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
Approximately 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm — best estimate; exact figures vary by market
Torque
~35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Approximately 22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — best estimate; limited official documentation
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
Approximately 120–125 km/h — best estimate based on engine class
Weight
~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
Approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight) — best estimate; verify with regional spec sheets
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated 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

Zongshen Rx1r
Zongshen Rx1r
6.5/10

"Surprisingly capable sportbike if you buy carefully and maintain religiously."

Pros
+Strong mid-range twin power
+Genuinely committed sporty ergonomics
+Exceptional value for money
Cons
Patchy parts availability overseas
Inconsistent factory build quality
Suspension needs immediate attention
Benelli 249s
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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