Tornado Tre Novocento

2003 Benelli Tornado Tre Novocento Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2003 Benelli Tornado Tre Novocento sport motorcycle, Benelli utilizes a 898 cc (54.8 cu in) in-line three, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 141 HP (102.9 kW) at 11,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 100.3 Nm (74 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm. With a specific output of 157 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 Novocento measures 198 kg (437 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.71 HP/kg (1.4 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 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.