Positioned in Benelli's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Benelli ZenZero 350 relies on a 313 cc (19.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21 HP (15.3 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 23.7 Nm (17.5 lb-ft) at 2,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through belt final drive. With a specific output of 67.1 HP per liter and a 4,600 rpm working window between peak torque (2,400 rpm) and peak power (7,000 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 ZenZero 350 measures 180 kg (397 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.57 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,545 mm (60.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Benelli archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2012 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
67.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.57 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,400–7,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement313.0 ccm (19.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power21.0 HP (15.3 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque23.7 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.5 ft.lbs) @ 2400 RPM
Compression10.6:1
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionDigital transistorised with electronic advance.
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic centrifugal dry clutch
DrivelineGears reduction in oil bath. Primary drive: V belt.
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel trestle with a double cradle in high tensile strength steel tube
Front SuspensionHydraulic telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionFloating engine with double hydraulic rear dumper
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Power
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Torque
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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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