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TNT 899 Cafe Racer

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Power/Weight
0.59 hp/kg
Torque
88 Nm
Engine
899 ccm

2011 Benelli TNT 899 Cafe Racer Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Benelli's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Benelli TNT 899 Cafe Racer utilizes a 899 cc (54.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke layout. 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 TNT 899 Cafe Racer 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
Displacement 899.0 ccm (54.86 cubic inches)
Engine Type In-line three, four-stroke
Engine Details Anti-vibration countershaft
Power 118.0 HP (86.1 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque 88.0 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression 12.5:1
Bore x Stroke 88.0 x 49.2 mm (3.5 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection. Electronic injection with three throttle bodies ø53 mm
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Single coil inductive discharge electronic ignition
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate
Driveline Straight toothed primary gear
Performance
Emission Details Euro 3
Chassis
Frame Type Decomposable, front steel trestle, rear aluminium alloy casting
Front Suspension Marzochi upside down fork
Front Travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear Suspension ASD steel tube trellis swingarm
Rear Travel 144 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1443 mm (56.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre 180/55-ZR17
Front Brakes Single disc. Twin floating disk
Front Brake Ø 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc
Rear Brake Ø 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.5930 HP/kg
Seat Height 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1050 mm (41.3 inches)
Overall Length 2128 mm (83.8 inches)
Overall Width 750 mm (29.5 inches)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Black, Black/yellow
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Seat Height
82 cm / 32.3 in
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Handling
Medium weight — some experience needed
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