Tornado 900

2001 Benelli Tornado 900 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Benelli's sport motorcycle platform, the 2001 Benelli Tornado 900 pairs a 898 cc (54.8 cu in) in-line three, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 140 HP (102.2 kW) at 11,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 95 Nm (70.1 lb-ft) at 8,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 155.9 HP per liter and a 2,700 rpm working window between peak torque (8,800 rpm) and peak power (11,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the Tornado 900 measures 185 kg (408 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.76 HP/kg (1.32 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.