What's New?

The TNT 300 is Benelli's streetfighter that will be relaunched in India again after an unsuccessful launch in 2021. Benelli is now offering A 5 Year Unlimited Kilometre Warranty and has tweaked the design and specs of the bike before its relaunch.

Having been introduced to the Indian market in 2017, the Benelli TNT 300 is a naked roadster motorcycle by the Italian brand Benelli, which is now owned by Qianjiang Motorcycle. While the 2021 version of the motorcycle has been released in some international markets, the latest 2023 model has undergone a series of updates to enhance its performance and appeal. Among the changes are revised styling and an updated engine with higher displacement than its predecessor. Benelli TNT 300 has a 300cc, parallel twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor that delivers 37bhp at 11,000rpm and 25.62Nm of peak torque at 9,000rpm. The engine will be mated with a 6-speed gearbox.

The updated styling of the Benelli TNT 300 consists of several modifications, including a redesigned headlight, a front fender that matches the body colour, a robust fuel tank, an elevated saddle, a two-part grab rail for the pillion, and a side-slung exhaust. The international version of the motorcycle includes features such as full-LED lighting and a digital instrument panel, which will likely be retained in the Indian model. The bike gets disc brakes on both tyres and ABS as standard. A mono-shock at the rear and a USD fork at the front tyre provides the suspension for the motorcycle.

Benelli TNT 300 is available in White, Red, Green, and Black. The bike is expected to cost around Rs 3.5 lakh, while the launch date of the motorcycle remains undisclosed. With a 300cc engine and 37 bhp, the Benelli TNT 300 will be pitched against the KTM 390 Duke and the Kawasaki Z250.

Other Upcoming Benelli Models are the 402 S, New BN 302R, Leoncino 800 and 752S

Pros

Has a howl to this sound which is good
Sports a refined parallel-twin engine
It comes with a smoother and better gearbox
Overall build quality is quite impressive

Cons

Instrument cluster technology looks outdated
It could come with better handling at lower speeds
It is a bit costly when compared to other bikes of the same category

How is the design of the Benelli TNT 300?

When it comes to the design language of the Benelli TNT 300, it strictly follows the rules of a naked-sports roadster. At first glance, you will be taken aback by the beautiful lines on the body and the strong presence of the Benelli TNT 300. With an open engine cabinet, sharp features and huge fuel tank, this bike surely looks the part. Even though only available in the colour orange in the international market, the Indian market offers this bike in other colour variants as well, such as green, red, black and white. This only helps improve the look of the bike and make it feel more personable. The side panels on this bike widen the body a bit and give it a muscular feel along with the small but bright front lamp headlight.

How does the Benelli TNT 300 ride?

It is very important for a bike to ride as comfortably as it picks up speed, and it seems like Benelli has found the perfect balance with this bike. The ergonomics of the Benelli TNT 300 is quite a rider friendly and allows easy riding. The wider Metzeler tyres and wide handlebar ensures a safe and comfortable ride both on city roads as well as the highway. The seat height is measured and offers a good riding posture. That said, the pillion rider might take some time getting used to the rear set of footpegs, but the seat is long enough to allow them manoeuvrability. To sum up, this bike’s stance is not too aggressive like the other models in this segment and quite comfortable even on long rides.

How comfortable is Benelli TNT 300?

Benelli, as a brand, is known for its ability to manage both comfort and performance in its bikes. Similarly, the Benelli TNT 300is no different.With the latest technology and features, this bike is surely one of the most comfortable naked-sports models you can find at this price range. With well-cushioned soft seats for both the rider and the pillion and a wide, handlebar, this bike checks all the right boxes. In addition to that, you get a mono-shock suspension setup at the rear and USD twin forks in the front, which is quite capable of handling bumps on the road. Overall, you will not be disappointed with the comfort this model offers.

How is the tech?

The new model of the Benelli TNT 300 comes decent features. To start with, you get safety measures like ABS, USD twin suspension forks and Metzeler tyres that only make the ride quality significantly better. That said the instrument cluster has not gotten much of an update from the last model. It still shows you the important and necessary information about the fuel consumption, speed, RPM and side-stand notification, but might seem dated to the rider, especially when compared to its recent competitors.

How's the mileage of the Benelli TNT 300?

It goes without saying that this manufacturer’s Italian expertise allows them to make an engine that is not only powerful but equally as efficient. The Benelli TNT 300 consists of a 16-litre fuel tank that powers a petrol engine. Under ideal conditions, this bike can offer you a mileage of 25 kmpl on average.

How is the performance of Benelli TNT 300?

Benelli is known in the industry for its amazing engineering and power output, and this bike allows you to experience the same. The Benelli TNT 300 hosts a 300 CC, liquid-cooled, four strokes, parallel-twin engine that is quite a beast when it comes to bikes. It allows the bike to put out a maximum power of 37 bhp@ 11,500 rpm and a peak torque as high as 26.5 Nm @ 10,000 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheel via a 6-speed transmission.. However, that does not take away from the fact that this bike also handles city roads equally as well, if not better. At lower speeds, the bike provides superb control, while at higher speeds, it can hold its ground on corners. Benelli has really upped their game when it comes to the performance of the TNT 300.

Is the Benelli TNT 300 good value for money?

Given the stats mentioned in this review, it is quite evident that you are getting what you are paying for.. Apart from that, the engineering on this bike is priceless, compared to the other manufacturers in the same segment.Added to that, the latest tech and safety features only make the whole deal a lot better. So, yes, this bike is worth every penny of the money you are paying.