2018 Benelli Tornado Naked T Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Benelli's minibike, sport motorcycle platform, the 2018 Benelli Tornado Naked T relies on a 124.8 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.1 HP (8.1 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.9 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Tornado Naked T measures 116 kg (256 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.45 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,250 mm (49.2 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.2-liter (1.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Benelli archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2016 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
88.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10.45 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–9,000 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement124.8 ccm (7.62 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.1 HP (8.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression9.8:1
Bore x Stroke54.0 x 54.5 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionAthena
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet clutch
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 4
ExhaustWith catalytic converter and oxygen sensors
Chassis
Frame TypeTrestle in steel tubes
Front SuspensionUpside-down forks, 35mm
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionRear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring pre-load adjustment
Wheelbase1250 mm (49.2 inches)
Ground Clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR12
Rear Tyre130/70-ZR12
Front BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliper
Front Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø190 mm (7.5 inches)
WheelsAluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight116.0 kg (255.7 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0957 HP/kg
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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