Comparison of Bajaj Avenger DTS-i 2008 and Benelli Velvet 125 2007

Attribute	Bajaj Avenger DTS-i 2008 ×	Benelli Velvet 125 2007 ×
General
Production from (year)	2008	2007
Make	Bajaj	Benelli
Model	Bajaj Avenger DTS-i	Benelli Velvet 125
Category	Custom / cruiser	Scooter
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	-	2
Fuel system	-	Carburettor. Dellorto PHVA 12 mm. diam.
Displacement (cm³)	200	124.1
Power (kw)	12.6	-
Cooling system	Oil & air	Liquid
Torque (Nm)	16.8	-
Bore (mm)	-	53.7
Stroke (mm)	-	54.8
Gearbox	-	Automatic
Fuel control	-	Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition	-	Electronic, capacitive discharge, spark gap 0,5-0,6
Clutch	-	Automatic centrifugal
Lubrication system	-	Wet sump
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic	Ceriani leading axle telehydraulic fork, with aluminium sleeves, rod diam. 33 mm, wheel travel 97 mm
Rear suspension	Triple rated spring, 5 step adjustable, hydraulic shock absorber	Engine casing acting as swing-arm, with extra support arm on the right side
Front brakes	-	Single disc
Rear brakes	-	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Frame type	-	Triangular trellis with extra double cradle, in high-tensile steel tubing, welded in robotized block
Front tyre	90/90-17	120/70-13
Rear tyre	130/90-15	140/70-12
Rear wheel travel (mm)	90	127
Other
Starter	-	Electric
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,475	1,400
Dry weight (kg)	152	122
Power/weight ratio	0.0829	-
Performance
Reserve fuel capacity (l)	3.4	-
Fuel capacity (l)	14	11.7