Scooters
2008Benelli Velvet 250
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The 2008 Benelli Velvet 250 is a practical urban scooter designed for commuters seeking affordable mobility and easy handling. Powered by a liquid-cooled 248cc single-cylinder engine, it delivers reliable performance for city riding with comfortable seating and straightforward operation. Known for its value proposition and low maintenance requirements, the Velvet 250 suits riders prioritizing convenience over performance.
- Capacity
- 248.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 122.0 kg
- Seat height
- 818 mm
- Power
- 24.8 HP (18.2 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 Benelli Velvet 250
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 19.7 HP (14.5 kW) | 24.8 HP (18.2 kW) |
| Torque | 23.0 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 17.0 ft.lbs) | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as an urban commuter scooter with enough displacement for occasional longer rides.
- Built for
- A stylish, retro-leaning maxi-scooter that prioritizes comfort and easy handling over outright performance.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited for riders seeking high-speed touring, off-road capability, or track-level 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
- 248.0 ccm
- Power
- 24.8 HP (18.2 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2033 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 69.0 x 66.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1400 mm
- Overall length
- 1910 mm
- Overall width
- 720 mm
- Overall height
- 1225 mm
- Seat height
- 818 mm
- Dry weight
- 122.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 146.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 12.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel tube framework
- Front suspension
- Telegabel 97 mm
- Rear suspension
- Impulse sentence rocker, two shock struts 90 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-13
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-12
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 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 248 cc | 248 cc | 248 cc | 248 cc |
| Dry weight | 122 kg | 122 kg | 122 kg | 136 kg | 136 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 818 mm | 818 mm | 818 mm | 818 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L | 12 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 Velvet 250?
The 2008 Benelli Velvet 250 has a Capacity of 248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Benelli Velvet 250 have?
The 2008 Benelli Velvet 250 has a Power of 24.8 HP (18.2 kW).
How much does the Benelli Velvet 250 weigh?
The 2008 Benelli Velvet 250 has a Dry weight of 122.0 kg (269.0 pounds).
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