Built around Benelli's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2016 Benelli Caffenero 150 relies on a 151 cc (9.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 13.1 HP (9.5 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 13.3 Nm (9.8 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 86.8 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Caffenero 150 measures 131 kg (289 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.4-liter (2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Benelli archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2011 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
86.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement151.0 ccm (9.21 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power13.1 HP (9.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque13.3 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 9.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression11.1:1
Bore x Stroke57.6 x 57.8 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. PD26J 125
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionAnalogue CDI
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchDry, centrifugal clutch
Performance
ExhaustWith catalytic converter
Chassis
Frame TypeSplit single cradle frame in high tensile strength steel tube
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Travel70 mm (2.8 inches)
Rear SuspensionFloating engine with double hydraulic rear dumper
Rear Travel50 mm (2.0 inches)
Wheelbase1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-R16
Rear Tyre110/80-R16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Floating double piston caliper
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Power
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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