Benelli RFS 150i vs SYM VF3i 185
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Benelli RFS 150i and the SYM VF3i 185 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc. and Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc. (MMPI). Last verified .
Photo: Benelli Philippines (Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc.), via benelli.com.
Benelli RFS 150i
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱88,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱3,700
Photo: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc., via mitsukoshishop.ph.
SYM VF3i 185
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱99,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱4,163
How they differ
- The Benelli RFS 150i is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱88,800, which is ₱11,100 (11%) below the SYM VF3i 185 at ₱99,900.
- On installment at our default terms, the RFS 150i is estimated at ₱3,700 a month against ₱4,163 for the VF3i 185, a difference of ₱463 a month.
- The VF3i 185 makes more power (20 PS against 15.4 PS for the RFS 150i).
- The VF3i 185 has more torque (17.4 Nm against 13.5 Nm for the RFS 150i).
- The VF3i 185 has the larger engine (185 cc against 150 cc for the RFS 150i).
- The VF3i 185 carries more fuel (6.5 L against 4.8 L for the RFS 150i).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Benelli RFS 150iStandard, ₱88,800 | SYM VF3i 185Standard, ₱99,900 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, SOHC | 4-stroke, single-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 149.8 cc | 185 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 15.4 PS | 20 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 9000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 13.5 Nm | 17.4 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7000 | 7500 |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 55 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed manual, wet multi-plate clutch | 6-speed manual |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Width (differs) | 675 mm | 720 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1150 mm | 1115 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1325 mm | n/a |
| Seat height (differs) | 787 mm | n/a |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 131 kg | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 4.8 L | 6.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 88 mm travel | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono-shock-absorber, preload adjustable, 27 mm travel | Swing arm |
| Front brake (differs) | Disc, 240 mm | Disc with ABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc, 220 mm | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 70/90-17 | 90/80-17 tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 110/70-17 | 120/70-17 tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium alloy | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Backbone | Pipe underbone |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | Front-wheel ABS |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.