Honda FES 250 vs Benelli Zafferano 250 (2020)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda FES 250Benelli Zafferano 250
Model year19992020
Price—$3,399
Engine249 cc250 cc
Horsepower20 hp18 hp
Torque—20 Nm
Weight150 kg—
Seat height—32 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission—Automatic
Front brakes—Single disc
Rear brakes—Single disc
Tires—120/70-14 / 140/60-14

Honda FES 250 vs Benelli Zafferano 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda FES 250 and the Benelli Zafferano 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda FES 250 brings 20 hp in a 150 kg package, while the Benelli Zafferano 250 counters with 18 hp.

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: