The first model Benelli Tornado suffered from a slightly snatchy fuel-injection, but from 2004 onwards the motorcycle is much improved. [2][3], The early models suffered from both high prices, poor fuel injection mapping and poor reliability. Fuel taps are easily accessible on each side of the tank. The intermediate gear was strengthened and concentricity improved. Find Benelli Tornado motorcycles for sale. It somehow doesn’t matter that it isn’t as fast as some of the oriental multis. A rider new to the Tornado soon settles down to precise tracking and great straight line stability.” Back brake crap. No “owner Jim bought this bike in 10 boxes, spent five years restoring it and it has won many show prizes” story. It feels as strong and robust as it looks. Benelli are fully aware and most done under warranty. Price then: $1,779 (1973) Similar to the base bisposto, it additionally featured carbon fibre bodywork and tank, light weight magnesium wheels and Ohlins suspension. The beast feature are the looks of this bike,amazing to me! There’s plenty of torque on tap, and a slipper clutch helps smooth out any awkward downshifts. Very hard to engage when stopped, you have to engage as you pull up not when stopped. You get on the bike and ride. The Benelli Tornado is a uniquely styled Italian sportsbike that handles and sounds like few other motorcycles, thanks to a big-capacity triple-cylinder motor and high quality suspension. Later research shows that originally the Tornado had unusual rubber footrests with hedgehog-type rubber “spines” in an attempt to dampen vibration, but I didn’t feel they were necessary. No concerned owner worried about their pride and joy being ridden by someone else they’ve only known for 10 minutes. [2][3], While the motorcycle sourced a number of components from various historic Italian manufacturers (Brembo, Marzocchi, etc. Researching later, I find that most Tornados had higher bars, though there is one factory photo that shows this same model with bars at just this height. (it is Italian so what do you expect). 54 plate with only 1000 miles on the clock. Later and continuing in-house development cured much of this quickly, as well as new injectors from the 2004 models onwards. It’s the only machine around that we enjoy as much as the Honda Four.” The 1973 Benelli Tornado 650S had some design idiosyncrasies, but its power and smooth handling made it a great road bike. Strengths: looks/power/sound and in my case price - cheaper than a jap 600 for italian exclusivity. There are good deals out there for "new" bikes and you get a lot of bike for your money BUT the importers are not very helpful, the dealers are widespread and contradict each other on what is needed regarding servicing (and the cost of that servicing)and the service intervals are close and pricey compared to a triumph (Which I think the Tornado essentially is - an italian styled 12v triple). It can jump from 4-7k without a shift in the throttle or gear change. There are no indicators on this particular model, one less thing to worry about, and the switch on the left bar doesn’t seem that reachable anyway, so I hope I don’t have to use the horn in a hurry. Absolutely amazing machine!!! I can’t resist, so I press the starter, add a little gas, and in what seems an instant the Tornado starts up with a roar. The Benelli Tornado Tre 900 was a motorcycle made from 2002 to 2014 by Benelli of Pesaro, Italy. Bauer Media Group consists of: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number: 01176085, Bauer Radio Ltd, Company Number: 1394141