Built around Benelli's naked motorcycle platform, the 2017 Benelli Tornado TNT 125 utilizes a 124.8 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.1 HP (8.1 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.6 Nm (7.1 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-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 TNT 125 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.
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
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.1 HP (8.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque9.6 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.1 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)
IgnitionCDI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet clutch
DrivelineRoller chain final drive
Chain Size428
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 4
Chassis
Frame TypeTrestle in steel tubes
Front SuspensionUpside-down forks, 41mm
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 Tire Pressure1.8 bar (26 psi)
Rear Tire Pressure2.0 bar (29 psi)
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø120 mm (4.7 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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