At the heart of the 2016 Benelli ZenZero 350 scooter motorcycle, Benelli features a 313 cc (19.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. 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 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 67.1 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 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 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with 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
6,000–7,000 rpm
Standover Height
805 mm (31.7 in)
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) @ 6000 RPM
Compression10.6:1
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 65.6 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital transistorised with electronic advance.
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic centrifugal dry clutch
DrivelineGears reduction in oil bath. Primary drive: V belt.
Performance
ExhaustWith catalytic converter
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel trestle with a double cradle in high tensile strength steel tube
Front SuspensionHydraulic telescopic fork
Front Travel90 mm (3.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionFloating engine with double hydraulic rear dumper
Rear Travel100 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1545 mm (60.8 inches)
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-16
Rear Tyre140/70-15
Front BrakesSingle disc. Floating double piston caliper
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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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