Built around Benelli's naked motorcycle platform, the 2023 Benelli Tornado Naked Twin 500 pairs a 499.6 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 47.6 HP (34.7 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 46 Nm (33.9 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 95.3 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 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 Tornado Naked Twin 500 measures 199 kg (439 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.18 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 784 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,451 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 636 km (395 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
95.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.24 HP/kg (4.18 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~636 km (395 mi)
Engine
Displacement499.6 ccm (30.49 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power47.6 HP (34.7 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque46.0 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 33.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke69.0 x 66.8 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Throttle body ø 37 mm
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionECU
LubricationForced wet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-plate, slipper
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l or 106.92 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases51.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 5. Catalytic converter and oxygen sensors.
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tubes
Front SuspensionUpside-down forks Ø 50 mm with rebound brake adjustable
Front Travel125 mm (4.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable
Rear Travel131 mm (5.2 inches)
Wheelbase1451 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground Clearance143 mm (5.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre160/60-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.199.0 kg (438.7 pounds)
Seat Height784 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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