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57/100Balanced
Power/Weight
0.58 hp/kg
Torque
88 Nm
Engine
899 ccm
Technical Overview
2011 Benelli Century Racer 899 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Benelli's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Benelli Century Racer 899 pairs a 898.5 cc (54.8 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 120 HP (87.6 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 133.6 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 Century Racer 899 measures 218 kg (481 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.55 HP/kg (1.82 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,435 mm (56.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
133.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.55 HP/kg (1.82 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,500 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement898.5 ccm (54.83 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke
Engine DetailsAnti-vibration countershaft
Power120.0 HP (87.6 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 49.5 mm (3.5 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic injection with three throttle bodies ø53 mm
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