Benelli Velvet 150 vs Chang-Jiang BD 150T-A (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli Velvet 150stacks up against the Chang-Jiang BD 150T-A. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli Velvet 150Chang-Jiang BD 150T-A
Model year20142007
Price
Engine152 cc152 cc
Horsepower11 hp9 hp
Torque11 Nm
Weight122 kg146 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity3.1 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating double piston calliperSingle disc. Hand operation, disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two opposed pistonsSingle disc. Hand operation, disk
Tires120/70-R13 / 140/70-R13 4-12 / 4-12

Benelli Velvet 150 vs Chang-Jiang BD 150T-A — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli Velvet 150 and the Chang-Jiang BD 150T-A usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli Velvet 150 brings 11 hp in a 122 kg package, while the Chang-Jiang BD 150T-A counters with 9 hp at 146 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: