Benelli Novecento

Make Model	Benelli Tornado Tre 900 Novecento
Year	2005 - 06
Engine	Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	898 cc / 54.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke	85.3 x 52.4 mm mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	Sagem, electronic ignition with 1 injector for each cylinder
Ignition	Electronic ignition
Starting	Electric
Max Power	104.4 kW / 140 hp @ 11500 rpm
Max Torque	95 Nm / 9.69 kgf-m / 70.1 lb-ft @ 8800 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiplate with anti-blocking system
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Front section in chrome-molybdenum steel tubes,rear section inhollow cast aluminium box section
Front Suspension	Öhlins, adjustable in compression/rebound and preloading fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm composed of cast and pressed Aluminium parts with Öhlins monoshock adjustable in compression rebound and preload
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm Ø discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 240 mm Ø disc, 4 piston caliper
Front Wheel	3.5 x 17 in
Front Tyre	120/70-17
Rear Wheel	6.0 x 17 in
Rear Tyre	180/55-17
Wheelbase	1395 mm / 54.9 in
Seat Height	810 mm / 31.9 in
Dry Weight	198 kg / 437 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20.5 Litres / 5.4 US gal
Fuel Consumption	6.2 L/100 km / 16.2 km/l / 38.1 US mpg
Standing ¼ mile	10.8 sec
Top Speed	260 km/h / 162 mph

The Tornado is the only production bike with the radiator under the seat, drawing fresh air in through two dynamic ducts with two vertical inlets under the indicators.

This solution not only stops heat from building up at the centre of the vehicle, but also reduces the size of the front of the bike, making it more aerodynamic.

The philosophy behind the Tornado Novecento Tre is that of a bike built around the rider. The many aerodynamic tests carried out allowed the elimination of all turbulence which might tire the rider and disturb his/her driving.

In this way, the rider is perfectly integrated, becoming more at one with the bike. Fabulous colours and graphics enhance the Tornado’s lines. The bike is available in exclusive grey/green colours, in the aggressive red version and with elegant grey/black livery.

The frame was made by joining the front part, including the steering pivot and the side trellis frame structure made of molybdenum chrome steel to the rear part, made of cast aluminium alloy.

The two parts are made integral by strong screws securing the four trellises, which allow an extremely solid join, reinforced by structural gluing, as in the aeronautical industry, to completely exclude micro-movements and vibrations.

The front fork is made by Marzocchi to a Benelli design, with a pressed end and Ergal 55 tubes. The suspension has adjustable rebound, compression and spring pre-loading, so that the bike can be rapidly adapted to the rider’s preferences. The length-adjustable feature also allows the rear suspension to be raised or lowered according to the desired set up.

The Tornado Novecento Tre is the only bike in the world which uses the Extreme Technology rear shock with an Ergal 55 central body. As well as being stronger and lighter than the conventional models, its temperatures remain lower, providing constant performance.