One of the most uniquely-styled motorcycles in recent memory, the Benelli TnT 1130 was a factory supernaked dominated by a torquey triple that produced 130 hp and 86 lb-ft. As Bennetts summed it up, “If you are into your quirky machines, the TNT 1130 should tick all your boxes. It’s as wild to ride as it is to look at and while spares are tricky to locate, and the dealer network limited, if you look after a TNT it is actually quite a reliable and oddly appealing bike.”
MCN absolutely adored this machine, calling it “one of the best ever incarnations of the naked motorcycle theme. A massively powerful motor allied with a funky design and capable chassis makes the Benelli TNT effortlessly good at wheelies and general A-road hooning. The Benelli TNT is probably the most ‘out there’ motorcycle money can buy.”
The model was introduced in 2005, though Benelli quickly split the model up with variants that included the Sport, Titanium, and the Café Racer.
Per MCN, the Café Racer was differentiated by the distinctive yellow/maroon livery as well as clip-on handlebars and bar end mirrors.
This example is VIN: ZBNTNTNT37P100365. The seller acquired it twelve years ago from a private party.
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 2,000 miles. The odometer shows XXXX miles.
[PLACEHOLDER: PHOTO OF ODOMETER]
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Plastic Fuel tank with Varnish, Bad Gas, and the Tank has swelled
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Dark (Age Unknown)
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Low
Coolant Quality: Fail (>0.30V)
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail (>3% of moisture contamination)
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail (>3% of moisture contamination)
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail (>3% of moisture contamination)
Final Drive Condition: Fail
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: 1 HID Out
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Non Functioning
Plate Light: None
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 50/15
Tire Date Code Rear: 41/14
Tire % Remaining Front: 60%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 60%
Tire Press. Front: 10 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 12 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: None
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: Unknown
Running Condition: No Crank No Start, Crank No Start on Jumper
Test Ride Completed: None Taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Has HID’s
-Exhaust Wrapped
-Power Commander
-Dash LCD Not Displaying Properly
-Missing DZUS in Fuse Cover
Recommendations:
-Battery Replacement
-No Start Diagnostic
-Possible tank clean and Fuel System Rebuild
-Oil and Filter
-Coolant
-Hydro 3 (Front Brake, Rear Brake, Clutch Fluid)
-Front and Rear Tires
-Chain Replacement
-Replace Missing DZUS Fasteners
-Electrical Diag
Modifications:
Not pictured: Power Commander, dyno tuned by Irish Mike, HID headlights, airbox mod, and Z25 starter gear bushing update.
“Slovakian-made true carbon fiber bodywork.”
Custom silencer.
Wrapped headers.
Braking wave rotors.
Rizoma grips, aftermarket levers.
Updated kickstand pivot.
PLACEHOLDER: PHOTO OF PIVOT.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo tires with date codes of 4114 and 5015.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Benelli is offered on a clean STATE title with registration current through MONTH YEAR.
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