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Benelli TNT 899 vs Kawasaki Z800: Inspired by Rossi!

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  • Benelli TNT 899 vs Kawasaki Z800: Inspired by Rossi!

    Recently during our Farewell 2015 get-together, we had a chance encounter with a Valentino Rossi inspired Kawasaki Z800, sporting the Rossi green highlights over its matte black body. And when it came face to face with our own #ProjectVR46 DSK-Benelli TNT 899, we couldn't help but admire the duo.


    The duo filled a cold Delhi morning with warmth and unleashed a riot of colors. Both of them cater to the same segment and while the Kawasaki has been there for a while (relatively speaking!), the TNT899 is the new entrant in the market but is giving tough competition to the Japanese. We have ridden both of these bikes extensively and we know that it is very difficult when it comes to picking up one as your favorite. They both have their plus and minus points. While the Z800 comes fitted with ABS as standard, the rather radical looks of the TNT 899 are hard to resist. The Z800 is refined and smooth like butter, but the rawness of the TNT899 has its own charm. But we would not do a comparison here, we will just leave you here with a few pictures from that encounter to actually show you what we witnessed.


    You can also read DSK-Benelli 899 review here to know more about it. You can also have a look at our #ProjectVR46 (V Respect 46) article when we customized the TNT899 and participated in the last round of JK Tyre National Championship in the superbike category. Read the complete article here


    Hats off to the legend that Valentino Rossi is, not just he has inspired countless racers to go as fast as they can on the race track, but he has also inspired perhaps an even bigger number of motorcycle aficionado to pour their creativity out and dedicate it to their hero.


    A special thanks to Jasminder Singh for letting us ride and shoot his beloved Z800.









    For MORE PICTURES CLICK HERE
    (Been There Done That) x 3.25

  • #2
    Re: Benelli TNT 899 vs Kawasaki Z800: Inspired by Rossi!

    IMO, The headlight stickers on 899 is wayyy to much. It just killed its beauty.
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    • #3
      Re: Benelli TNT 899 vs Kawasaki Z800: Inspired by Rossi!

      The Z800 looks hot.

      As @TheArcher84 pointed out, the 899 looks like a cartoon figurine.
      Last edited by Shashank Suresh; 12-29-2015, 01:01 PM.
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      • #4
        Re: Benelli TNT 899 vs Kawasaki Z800: Inspired by Rossi!

        OT: Saw a z800 and scrambler(yellow) today while getting downhill Kodaikanal ghat section. Looked like the scrambler was ridden by a woman, not sure though. By any chance xBhp was involved?
        Ride Safe!

        Cheers,
        Maneesh S

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        • #5
          Re: Benelli TNT 899 vs Kawasaki Z800: Inspired by Rossi!

          The Z800 looks more bike next door as compared to the 899. The excessive designing of the 899 has somehow gone against its looks.
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          • #6
            Re: Benelli TNT 899 vs Kawasaki Z800: Inspired by Rossi!

            Originally posted by sman999 View Post
            OT: Saw a z800 and scrambler(yellow) today while getting downhill Kodaikanal ghat section. Looked like the scrambler was ridden by a woman, not sure though. By any chance xBhp was involved?
            Perhaps the lady on the scrambler would have been sharvari manakwad.
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            • #7
              Re: Benelli TNT 899 vs Kawasaki Z800: Inspired by Rossi!

              Originally posted by chakresh View Post
              Perhaps the lady on the scrambler would have been sharvari manakwad.
              Nope. That's the first thing that pops up on my mind when someone relate a yellow Scrambler and a woman. I checked with her Instagram posts. She was not here in the south by then.
              Ride Safe!

              Cheers,
              Maneesh S

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