Honda Faze Type-S vs Benelli Velvet 250 (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Faze Type-Sstacks up against the Benelli Velvet 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Faze Type-SBenelli Velvet 250
Model year20152011
Price
Engine248 cc248 cc
Horsepower23 hp
Torque23 Nm
Weight185 kg136 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Tires110/90-13 / 140/70-13 120/70-ZR13 / 140/70-ZR12

Honda Faze Type-S vs Benelli Velvet 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Faze Type-S and the Benelli Velvet 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Faze Type-S brings 23 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Benelli Velvet 250 counters with its own power figure at 136 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: