At the heart of the 2006 Benelli Tornado 1130esse sport motorcycle, Benelli pairs a 1130 cc (69 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 160.9 HP (117.5 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 124 Nm (91.5 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 142.4 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,419 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Specific Output
142.4 HP/L
Power Band Window
8,000–10,500 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1130.0 ccm (68.95 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line three, four-stroke
Power160.9 HP (117.5 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque124.0 Nm (12.6 kgf-m or 91.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 62.0 mm (3.5 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic injection with 1 injector per cylinder
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionElectronic ignition
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeMixed design. Front trusses in ASD tubular steel securely fitted with traction screws with aluminium alloy casting rear section.
Rake23.5°
Front SuspensionOhlins “upside down” stanchion fork Ø 46 mm,damping,rebound and spring pre-load adjustment.
Rear SuspensionAsymmetric swingarm, composed of cast aluminium and pressed in aluminium alloy, with ohlins single shock absorber damping,rebound and spring pre-load adjustment
Wheelbase1419 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre190/50-17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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