Description
Please Note: It has come to our attention that this Benelli is a 2003 model. It was registered as a 2014 model in England before being exported here as the MOT was processed in 2014 (reflecting when it was first sold). The bike was titled in Oregon as a 2014 model.
Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Benelli was one of the many companies that struggled to survive the onslaught of Japanese competition, starting all the way back in the 60s. Over the years, the company was bought and sold several times until it was finally was absorbed by Moto Guzzi in 1988. After the turn of the century, the Italian marque made a return with its first new model in decades — the Tornado Tre 900 superbike.
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 were the two fans located beneath the brake light.
And the fans weren’t just a unique styling touch; they were the result of a deliberate decision to move the radiator under the seat instead of the usual position up front. In doing so, this allowed Benelli to make the front end narrower and make the steering geometry sharper. Another interesting touch was the use of aircraft-spec glue in conjunction with screws to secure the four trellises of the frame together.
The base Tornado Tre was equipped with excellent components such as 50mm Marzocchi USD forks, Extreme Tech monoshock, Brembo brakes, and an Arrow exhaust.
This example is VIN: ZBNTB00003P100577. It came to Iconic as an import; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 1,052 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us top up the coolant, perform a safety inspection, and give the bike a detail.
Angel did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Tire Year Front/ Rear:2122/2122
Tire % Front/ Rear:90/90
Tire Press Front/ Rear:32/34
Brake % Front/ Rear :90/90
Hydraulic:OK
Oil:OK
Coolant:OK
Low Beam:OK
High Beam:OK
Turn:OK
Tail Light:OK
Brake Light:OK
Plate Light:OK
Kill:OK
Horn:OK
Battery:12.6/14.2
Notes:
• MINOR PAINT DAMAGE (PAINT FLAKING)
• TEST RIDE OK, 1 MILE; UNIT OPERATES AS DESIGNED.
Modifications:
Oxford heated grips.
Battery tender lead.
Not pictured is a META System alarm.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Qualifier Core tires with date codes of 2122 and 2122.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Benelli is offered on a clean Oregon title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any Tornado Tre 900 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Please Note: It has come to our attention that this Benelli is a 2003 model. It was registered as a 2014 model in England before being exported here as the MOT was processed in 2014 (reflecting when it was first sold). The bike was titled in Oregon as a 2014 model.
