Yamaha Maxam 3000 Concept vs Benelli Velvet 250 (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Maxam 3000 Conceptstacks up against the Benelli Velvet 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha Maxam 3000 Concept | Benelli Velvet 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 248 cc | 248 cc |
| Horsepower | 20 hp | — |
| Torque | 22 Nm | — |
| Weight | 201 kg | 136 kg |
| Seat height | 26 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 L | 3.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | — |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-13 / 130/70-13 | 120/70-ZR13 / 140/70-ZR12 |
Yamaha Maxam 3000 Concept vs Benelli Velvet 250 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha Maxam 3000 Concept and the Benelli Velvet 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Maxam 3000 Concept brings 20 hp in a 201 kg package, while the Benelli Velvet 250 counters with its own power figure at 136 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: