Benelli TNT600i review, test ride

We are just back to our desks to report on our ride astride Benelli’s sporty new TNT600i, India’s first in-line four cylinder engine-equipped 600.

Published on Nov 25, 2014 12:33:00 PM

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Overall quality, fit-finish and attention-to-detail are flawless, with only the instruments and switchgear missing the mark, leaving some room for improvement.

The Benelli TNT600i is equipped with a four-stroke, four-cylinder engine, a first for a 600 in the Indian market. The TNT600i has a liquid-cooled, four-valve per cylinder head driven by dual overhead camshafts.

The Benelli TNT600i makes 80.5bhp at 11,500rpm, while a healthy 5.3kgm of torque steps in at 10,500rpm. The 600i’s twin underseat exhausts sound loud and sporty when on the go, encouraging riders to pin open the bike throttle and ride hard.

The motorcycle’s cable actuated clutch supports a six-speed transmission box.

The Benelli TNT600i’s engine runs smooth and vibe free, with a refined, flexible nature. There’s ample mid-range power, followed up by a strong top end, when you push the motorcycle and ride fast; the engine spinning at over 7,000rpm. With positive clutch feel apparent at the control lever, the TNT600i's six-speed gearbox shifts up or down with rider’s treated to a well weighted, crisp shift action. The gearbox is closely packed, making for brisk acceleration to good cruising speeds in the region of 160kph.