Scooters
2017Benelli Caffe Nero 250
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The 2017 Benelli Caffe Nero 250 is a stylish 250cc scooter from Benelli. Its liquid-cooled single makes 21.1 hp at 7,000 rpm and 24 Nm through an automatic transmission with belt drive. An 800 mm seat, 173 kg wet weight and 11.5-litre tank suit commuting and longer trips.
- Capacity
- 250.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 163.0 kg
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Power
- 21.1 HP (15.4 kW) @ 7000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily for urban commuting and short suburban trips rather than performance riding.
- Built for
- A practical, retro-styled automatic scooter that prioritizes easy, relaxed city riding over speed or excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking highway touring comfort, off-road capability, or spirited canyon-carving performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 250.0 ccm
- Power
- 21.1 HP (15.4 kW) @ 7000 RPM
- Torque
- 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1294 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 69.0 x 66.8 mm
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Analogue CDI
- Lubrication system
- Wet crankcase
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic centrifugal dry clutch
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1450 mm
- Overall length
- 2090 mm
- Overall width
- 800 mm
- Overall height
- 1260 mm
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Dry weight
- 163.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 173.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 11.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 143 mm
- Carrying capacity
- Top box in the same color as the scooter included.
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Split single cradle frame in high tensile strength steel tube
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Floating engine with double hydraulic rear dumper
- Front wheel travel
- 90 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 70 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Floating double piston calliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 247 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Floating double piston calliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 247 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/70-R16
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-R16
Other
- Color options
- Black, white
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2008 | 2010 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 248 cc | 248 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc |
| Dry weight | 150 kg | 150 kg | 163 kg | 163 kg | 163 kg | 173 kg |
| Seat height | 860 mm | 860 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 805 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11 L | 11 L | 11.5 L | 11.5 L | 11.5 L | 10.6 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Benelli Caffe Nero 250?
The 2017 Benelli Caffe Nero 250 has a Capacity of 250.0 ccm (15.26 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Benelli Caffe Nero 250 have?
The 2017 Benelli Caffe Nero 250 has a Power of 21.1 HP (15.4 kW) @ 7000 RPM.
What is the torque of the Benelli Caffe Nero 250?
The 2017 Benelli Caffe Nero 250 has a Torque of 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.7 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the Benelli Caffe Nero 250 weigh?
The 2017 Benelli Caffe Nero 250 has a Dry weight of 163.0 kg (359.4 pounds).
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