Honda Faze vs Benelli Velvet 250 (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Fazestacks up against the Benelli Velvet 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda Faze | Benelli Velvet 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 248 cc | 248 cc |
| Horsepower | 23 hp | — |
| Torque | 23 Nm | — |
| Weight | 167 kg | 136 kg |
| Seat height | 30 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 L | 3.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | — |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 110/90-13 / 140/70-13 | 120/70-ZR13 / 140/70-ZR12 |
Honda Faze vs Benelli Velvet 250 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda Faze and the Benelli Velvet 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Faze brings 23 hp in a 167 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: