Benelli Caffenero 150
The Benelli Caffenero 150 is
touring-focussed scooter will be positioned as a lifestyle product, a rival to
the upcoming Aprilia SR 150.
The Caffenero 150 has been
aerodynamically designed to improve comfort levels during long hauls and it
comes with top notch components to give it a premium feel. The Caffenero 150 is
powered by a relatively modern 150 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine,
which is mated to a CVT transmission. It rides on 35 mm telescopic forks at the
front and dual hydraulic springs in the rear. The rear suspension’s preload can
be adjusted in five levels, which is a first in class feature in the scooter
segment. Both the wheels come with a single 247 mm disc brake with a
single-piston calliper.
Tipping the scale at 150 kilograms, the
Caffenero 150 isn’t a light scooter which might not make it popular among the
majority of scooter buyers in the country. Even though the Caffenero 150 will
be expected to generate volumes for the company, it will be positioned as a
lifestyle product rather than a mainstream mass market scooter. The Caffenero
150 will be the most affordable two-wheeler in Benelli’s line-up, and just like
the rest of the Benelli range, will be locally assembled at DSK Motowheels’
factory in Wai, Maharashtra.
