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62/100Sporty
Power/Weight
0.71 hp/kg
Torque
100 Nm
Engine
898 ccm
Technical Overview
2011 Benelli Tornado Tre 903 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Benelli's sport motorcycle platform, the 2011 Benelli Tornado Tre 903 features a 898 cc (54.8 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 140.8 HP (102.8 kW) at 11,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 100 Nm (73.8 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 156.8 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 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 Tre 903 measures 198 kg (437 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.71 HP/kg (1.41 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, combined with a 1,419 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
156.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.71 HP/kg (1.41 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–11,500 rpm
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement898.0 ccm (54.80 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke
Engine DetailsAnti-vibration countershaft
Power140.8 HP (102.8 kW)) @ 11500 RPM
Torque100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 49.2 mm (3.5 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic injection with three throttle bodies ø53 mm
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionElectronic
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchIn oil bath
DrivelinePrimary gears, final chain
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 3
Chassis
Frame TypeASD tubular steel front, rear aluminium
Rake23.5°
Trail95 mm (3.7 inches)
Front SuspensionMarsocchi USD forks
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionAsymetric aluminium swingarm
Rear Travel144 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase1419 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Floating disk
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
WheelsCast aluminium alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight198.0 kg (436.5 pounds)
Power/Weight0.7112 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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