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MotoLibrary Score
38/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.09 hp/kg
Top Speed
109 km/h
Torque
19 Nm
Engine
250 ccm
Technical Overview
2012 Mondial 250 Buffalo Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Mondial's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Mondial 250 Buffalo features a 249.8 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.1 HP (11.7 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 64.5 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (4,000 rpm) and peak power (6,500 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 250 Buffalo measures 180 kg (397 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.18 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,600 mm (63 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 109 km/h (68 mph).
Specific Output
64.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.18 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,000–6,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement249.8 ccm (15.24 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power16.1 HP (11.7 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque19.0 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 14.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM
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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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