Benelli Tornado 900 Dyno Run - Arrow race can (road baffle removed)

Think this must have been sometime in Summer 2007 at a racetrack event in the UK. Oh yeah, it put out 109 Bhp which is crap for a modern 900, in fact a Jap 600 is putting out that kind of horsepower but the torque was chunky and made the bike far quicker in real life on the road versus a 600.

As standard the Benelli was running very very rich, recommend get a power commander or something similar for anyone running a race can on a 900 Tornado. It'd probably add another 6 Bhp easily. Irritatingly the next bike on after mine was a gixxer thousand which banged out 160 at the rear wheel .... at that point i decided to go for a coffee :)

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[coolagent0007]

Don't get me wrong, I loved the bike. Only sold it because I had to raise some cash. Sublime handling and fantastic noise meant that I could just potter around rolling the throttle on and off listening to the gearbox and exhaust make music. It does beat 600s in a straight line and around corners (especially bumpy ones). Definitely recommend a test ride on one if you ever get the chance!

[firemandan2008]

I sold my gixxer 600 and bought a benelli tornado tre recently. Would I go back? Not a chance. Its a bike with real passion and thoroughly good fun with the sound track to boot. A real head turner too with those rear facing fans.

[LEEWINDSOR1]

If you want a bike that turns heads, Handles & given the right rider will compete with anything on the road...look no further

[dean100yz]

A modern 600 would outrun my '06 in a straight line...just but its not all about straight line performance. Own one and you'd understand. I loved every bit of mine, clocked nearly 10,000 miles. Did trackdays & Isle of Man & yes it had its quirks but it for noise alone it was worth it. (mine was mapped with an arrow can)

[RogueBrit]

Your bike is/was about 6 bhp down at the rear wheel,maybe down to the dyno or the bike.

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[D4MOB]

Cheaper than a 600, far better on torque, visually stunning, sounds immense. Its not all about outright speed and power if it can't put it down properly or your Mr Rossi ;-)

[turdbandit]

I read your comments on your own bike and you dont sound too happy chap. Its a cracking looking ride and sounds great. Its the same price as a 600? Dont compare it to anything else, just enjoy it pal. Cheers!