At the heart of the 2020 Benelli Caffenero 150 scooter motorcycle, Benelli pairs a 150.1 cc (9.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 13.1 HP (9.5 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.8 Nm (7.2 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 87.3 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 150 kg (331 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.45 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 7.5-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
87.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.45 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement150.1 ccm (9.16 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power13.1 HP (9.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque9.8 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke57.5 x 57.8 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionC.D.I
LubricationPressure splash lubrication
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic CVT
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Front Travel70 mm (2.8 inches)
Rear SuspensionTelescopic coil spring oil damped
Rear Travel50 mm (2.0 inches)
Wheelbase1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-16
Rear Tyre120/80-16
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight150.0 kg (330.7 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0870 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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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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