2003 Benelli Tornado Tre 900 Limited Edition #015

Description

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Benelli was one of the many companies that struggled to survive the onslaught of Japanese competition, starting all the way back in the 60s. As years passed, Benelli was bought and sold several times until production was shut down and the company was merged into Moto Guzzi in 1988. 2002 marked the return of Benelli, with their first new bike in decades – the Tornado Tre 900 superbike. One year later, the company revealed the Benelli Tornado Tre 900 Limited Edition, a uniquely styled bike that featured a large triple and high quality components.

Though there were some reliability issues, this bike brought Benelli back to the world (it’s still around, currently owned by a Chinese corporation). One of the more interesting technological features was the radiator in the back – if you look closely at the rear end, you can see two yellow radiator fans underneath the brake light, which is one of the coolest things in the world for the 12-year-old inside all of us.

150 Limited Edition’s were produced, and only 40 were scheduled to make to the states at a MSRP of $36,500 – the regular bikes retailed at about half of that. Though 40 were scheduled, less made it out, as Benelli struggled with production schedules and customer satisfaction. The components are top notch, from Marchesini wheels, Ohlins suspension, ExtremeTech steering damper, magnesium motor parts, a dry clutch, ample carbon fiber bodywork, and adjustable swingarm pivots.

This example is VIN: ZBNB3TLE93P1000015. The seller acquired it two months ago from the original owner. Per the seller, it was “stored in the original owner’s living room for the last 17 years, much to the absolute complaints of the owner’s wife.”

The seller believes that #15 is the lower serial number for a Benelli Tornado Tre 900 Limited Edition in the United States.

The odometer shows 1,472 miles.

It is Federally and California-emissions compliant.

Maintenance:
The seller has performed a complete fluid flush as well as an oil/filter change. He states that there are no known mechanical issues.

Modifications:
The seller states that this bike is completely OEM. It is equipped with the carbon fiber race tank and Arrow titanium race exhaust.

It is riding on the original Dunlop tires which have aged out.

Extras:
Race kit (includes swing arm pivot inserts, swing arm shaft, and rear sprockets).

Rear stand, plastic tank.

Street exhaust (awesome dog not included!)

Bike cover.

Desk display.

Manuals.

Four keys.

Battery tender.

Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller notes a “small nick in wing mirror and upper fairing.”

The previous owner put a nick on the right side swing arm near the spool. There is a sticker covering it, I have not inspected.

Currently located in Carroll, Ohio, this Benelli is offered on a clean Ohio title. Have any Tornado Tre stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!