Built around Benelli's naked motorcycle platform, the 2010 Benelli Cafe Racer 899 features a 899 cc (54.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 118 HP (86.1 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 88 Nm (64.9 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 131.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Cafe Racer 899 measures 199 kg (439 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.59 HP/kg (1.69 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,443 mm (56.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
Specific Output
131.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.59 HP/kg (1.69 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,500 rpm
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement899.0 ccm (54.86 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line three, four-stroke
Power118.0 HP (86.1 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque88.0 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 49.2 mm (3.5 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic injection with three throttle bodies ø53 mm
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