Benelli Tornado 302R
The Italian super bike maker, Benelli is gearing up to launch its fully faired fire-blade motorcycle, Tornado 302 with the collaboration of its Indian arms DSK Group. The bike is featured with upside down forks, aluminum alloy wheels, 300cc engine. It is built on the trestle frame to gain dynamic stability power. It also gets a muscular fuel tank that has 14 litre fuel tank capacity. The street-fighter is sibling of the TNT 300. Hence, DSK Benelli will bring the Tornado 302 in the country in easy way.
Benelli Tornado 302R Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement (cc) | 300 |
Engine Type | 4-Stroke, DOHC, BS-IV |
No. of Cylinders | In-line Twin-Cylinder |
Valves Per Cylinder | Eight |
Maximum Power | 38.26 BHP @ 11,500 RPM |
Maximum Torque | 26.5 NM @ 10,000 RPM |
Starter System | Start Start |
Fuel Delivery System | Electronic Fuel Injection With Throttle Body 34 mm |
Ignition | TLI |
Cooling System | Water Cooled |
Gears | 6 |
Clutch | Wet clutch |
Bore (mm) | 65 |
Stroke (mm) | 45.2 |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Chassis Type | Steel Trestle in Steel Tube |
Front Suspension | 41mm Upside Down Forks |
Rear Suspension | Rear Swing Arm with Central Shock Absorbe |
BRAKES
Front Brake | 260 mm Double Floating Discs ABS |
Rear Brake | 240 mm Single Disc ABS |
TYRES AND WHEELS
Front Tyre Size | 110/70-R 17 54 H |
Rear Tyre Size | 150/60 - R 17 66 H |
Wheel Size (inches) | 17 |
Tyres Types | Tubeless |
Wheel Type | Alloy |
ELECTRICALS
Tail Light | LED |
Dashboard | Digital |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length (mm) | 2150 |
Width (mm) | 785 |
Height (mm) | 1115 |
Weight (Kg) | 198 |
Ground Clearance (mm) | 180 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1410 |
COLOR
Colors | White Rosso, Red Nero, Silver Verde |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 14 |
Reserve Fuel | 1.4 |
Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 30.00 |
Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 35.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on Benelli Tornado 302R
What's Good
DSK Benelli Tornado 320R is a full-faired 300cc sportbike from the Italian trader. With the flair of prominent performance, the bike looks awesomely well in side-sticker profiling looks. The bike is flourishing the Indian market by its stunning boomerang curve and well-fitted Benelli branding. The mixture of elegance and supremacy in naked street bikes, the bike looks distinctively well among the competitors. The well-placed fuel tank and exhaust finish go well with the double barrel at the end. DSK Benelli Tornado 320R beautified by a three variant color scheme to choose- white Rosso, Red Nero, and Silver Verde. Some of the attractions are:
- Side sticker profiling
- Boomerang curve
- Benelli branding
- Shapely fuel tank
- New headlight design
- Digital speedometer
Power And Mileage
DSK Benelli Tornado has the same specification to its comrade bike TNT 300 and full-faired 300cc liquid cooled 4-stroke engine with 2-cylinder. It is powered by the maximum 36 BHP at 12000 RPM and maximum torque of 27 NM at 9000 RPM. The six-speed transmission, wet clutch, and optional ABS give amazing feel in powering the bike. Furthermore, it comes up with 260mm front brake and 240mm rear disc to add excellence in controlling the bike. Some of the attractions are:
- 300cc engine displacement
- Maximum power 38.26 BHP at 11,500 RPM
- Maximum torque 26.5 NM at 10,000 RPM
- Front disc 260mm
- Rear disc 240mm
- Six-speed displacement
Handling And Riding
The bike is refurbished from old TNT 300 with modified chassis, low rung handlebar, backward moving pegs, freshly designed tubular. The bike gives excellent compatibility in forward leaning ride along with the exceptional experience in the slightly upright position. The footsteps are not very rear not too low gives it a right position for the rider. Apart from the eminent positioning, the rider can feel the fairing, the chassis, and drivetrain under the framework. The trellis attached to bike all along distribute the weight in 50:50 proportion.
Maintenance
The maintenance and servicing are controlled by DSK for Benelli bikes. It offers the battery which is maintenance free. Benelli imports the component from Marzocchi, Brembo like brands and now planning to source certain component like braking and suspension with the same specification from local suppliers within India. The Benelli offers two free services; first on covering 1000 km or 1 month from the purchase and second on covering 4000 km or 4 months from the date of purchase, whichever is earlier.
Safety
Safety is the major priority for Benelli Tornado 302R. It is equipped with daytime running lights, anti-lock braking systems, adjustable 41mm KYB inverted fork, single shock suspension, 4-piston caliper, petal-type front rotors, and 260mm front and 240mm rear brake. Some of the charismatic features are:
- ABS(Anti-Lock Braking System)
- 41mm KYB front fork
- Hydraulic single shock suspension
- 4-piston callipers
Verdict
Benelli tornado 302R is available in the price range of INR 3.48 and booking amount of INR 30,000 across India. The bike with TNT 300 and the exceptional sound of the 2-cylinder allure the rider to give away a ride. Overall this is the little bike with ABS, 300cc engine, enticing three color ranges, six-speed transmission, and faired look worth buying and riding.