Benelli Velvet 250: history, specs, pictures
| Benelli Velvet 250 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2007 - 2011 |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 69.0mm x 66.8mm |
| Horsepower | 19.31 HP (14.4 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 16.96 ft/lbs (23.0 Nm) @ 5750RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Transmission | Final Drive: belt |
| Suspension | Front: hydraulic telescopic fork ø33 mm Rear: floating engine with double hydraulic rear dumper |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 120/70-zr13 |
| Rear Tire | 140/70-zr12 |
| Wheelbase | 55.12 inches (1400 mm) |
| Length | 79.13 inches (2010 mm) |
| Width | 28.74 inches (730 mm) |
| Height | 45.67 inches (1160 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.2 inches (818 mm) |
| Weight | 299.83 pounds (136.0 Kg) (dry), 146.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Benelli Velvet 250 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Benelli between 2007 and 2011. Max torque was 16.96 ft/lbs (23.0 Nm) @ 5750 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 19.31 HP (14.4 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 69.0mm bore x 66.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 248.0 cubic centimeters.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-zr13 front tire and a 140/70-zr12 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic telescopic fork ø33 mm while the rear was equipped with a floating engine with double hydraulic rear dumper. The Velvet 250 was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 299.83 pounds (136.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long.