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2007Benelli Velvet 250

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The 2007 Benelli Velvet 250 is a practical automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and new riders seeking affordable, easy-to-ride transportation. Its 249cc liquid-cooled engine delivers modest but reliable performance, while the low 820mm seat height and manageable 146kg weight make it accessible for riders of various heights and experience levels. Best known for combining Italian styling with dependable everyday usability.

Capacity
249.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
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Dry weight
122.0 kg
Seat height
820 mm
Power
19.7 HP (14.5 kW)
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Other years 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 31Agility 56Comfort 65Off-road 5Touring 45Road manners 60
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering45%
City riding80%
Daily riding75%
Touring40%
Two-up55%
Track5%
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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At 820mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2007 Benelli Velvet 250, with a moderate knee angle of around 110 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
249.0 ccm
Power
19.7 HP (14.5 kW)
Torque
23.0 Nm (2.3 kgf-m)
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1615 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
760 mm
Overall height
1290 mm
Seat height
820 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
240 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 20072008200920102011
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 2007 Benelli Velvet 250 has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Benelli Velvet 250 have?

The 2007 Benelli Velvet 250 has a Power of 19.7 HP (14.5 kW).

What is the torque of the Benelli Velvet 250?

The 2007 Benelli Velvet 250 has a Torque of 23.0 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 17.0 ft.lbs).

How much does the Benelli Velvet 250 weigh?

The 2007 Benelli Velvet 250 has a Dry weight of 122.0 kg (269.0 pounds).

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