Benelli Velvet 150 vs Vento Lithium 150 (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli Velvet 150Vento Lithium 150
Model year20142011
Price$2,180
Engine152 cc152 cc
Horsepower11 hp
Torque11 Nm
Weight122 kg124 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.1 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating double piston calliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two opposed pistonsSingle disc
Tires120/70-R13 / 140/70-R13 100/80-16 / 100/80-16

Benelli Velvet 150 vs Vento Lithium 150 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli Velvet 150 and the Vento Lithium 150 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 Vento Lithium 150 counters with its own power figure at 124 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: