Re: Benelli TNT 600i - Owners' Reviews & Experiences

If it changes service interval from 4k -6k kms or 6 months then it will be better option to buy this bike ... As I like this machine's attitude

Re: Benelli TNT 600i - Owners' Reviews & Experiences

Triumph street triple or Honda CBR 650f maintenance is very less compared to other super bikes

Re: Benelli TNT 600i - Owners' Reviews & Experiences

Kawasaki breakdowns are rare but yes parts do take time to arrive but failure/breakdowns are less if we look at 600i/300 and DSK benelli have to look out these issues especially with the service costs. And issue is not about costs it's about interval. I see many 600i on classifieds page for sale and some bikes are new.

Re: Benelli TNT 600i - Onwers' Reviews & Experiences

Usually, under normal riding, the chain sprocket last for around 20-25k. But if you ride like you are on track, then it will last for around may be 12-15k max.

Below is the sample picture of worn out sprocket on the left and the good one on the right

Benelli TNT 600i - Owners' Reviews & Experiences

Is that rust (old sprocket pic i am referring to) ?

Re: Benelli TNT 600i - Onwers' Reviews & Experiences

Rust sprocket is due to non proper maintenance if you maintain it properly by cleaning it with chain cleaner and chain lube this ll never happen . Infact for brakes also please use brake cleaner and thay ll work wonders .
I would say for all these superbikes we have to keep 1 mantra in mind
Precaution is better than cure !

Re: Benelli TNT 600i - Onwers' Reviews & Experiences

Yup, I agree prevention is better than cure. I just posted a sample worn out sprocket. I was not talking about rust here and it comes next. I was talking about the structure of the teeth. For a worn out sprocket, the chain always slips as there is no grip in the sprocket for the chain and there will be decrease in the pickup.

Cleaning and lubing the chain every 500kms is the best way to maintain the chain and sprocket

Re: Benelli TNT 600i - Onwers' Reviews & Experiences

Hey bro that worn out sprocket is also due to no oil and not taking proper care . If the lubrication would have been done properly than the end result woulnt be like this .
A know guy owning 600 gt changed his 1st set of brakes at 24000kms .. so it mainly depends upon how you take care of your beast .
If u buy activa also and ride roughly than 60k bike can also give 10k yearly hole in your pocket .
The same way if u buy 7lakh bike and ride roughly than it ll give 70k hole in you pocket .
For 60k bike 10k comes to 18%
For 7lakh bike 70k come to 10% only 😝

Re: Benelli TNT 600i - Owners' Reviews & Experiences

Any confirmation on the change in service intervals?

Re: Benelli TNT 600i - Owners' Reviews & Experiences

i dont think its gonna be any time soon...& i'm definitely not gonna give my bike for the 4k or 4month interval..its been 8 months since i bought my bike & i've done just 4k kms till date....DSK thinks that we should just spend all our money on the bike and forget other responsibilities!

Re: Benelli TNT 600i - Owners' Reviews & Experiences

Guess it's better to buy used and out of warranty.

Issues in buying DSK Benelli TNT 600i

Hi,

I am planning to buy Benelli 600i. There are many questions popping up in my mind before purchasing this bike. Can anyone please help me with it?

1. Benelli motorcycle production is in China. India and China relations seems to be at a toss. In-case relations get any worse then spare parts won't be available?
2. Dsk is tied up Benelli in India. I have been hearing this from couple of my friends and online as well that DSK and Benelli both are bankrupt? Again i will not get spare parts for the bike?
3. Benelli make there own parts of Fuel Injection and other electronics of the motorcycles in China. Can i rely on China produced electronics used in Benelli 600i?

Should i consider Benelli or some other brand? (Please do not post envy comments or angry replies, i am just asking not pointing out any faults in anything)

I have been very much concerned since i am paying 6.7 Lacks for the bike and will be using all my saving for it. I do not want to face any such troubles afterwards. If such things happens then resale value of the bike will also go very down and it will strike me very very hard.

Guys i am not overthinking. This will be my first time to enter the 600 cc world. I need to take care of such things.

Please help me on this. Respect for Biker hood. Be Safe

Thanks,
Karan Lalawat

Re: Issues in buying DSK Benelli TNT 600i


1) availability of spares is not an issue, if the branch in your city doesnt have, they'll source it from other branches.

2) that i'm not sure of, maybe our fellow riders here might enlighten us.

3)the parts on the bike are pretty good, not too cheap either & not everything from china is bad dude......the 600i is is most affordable inline4, the closest option is the NINJA 650 or the ER6N which are pretty damn good bikes and then you have the more expensive TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 675.

4) the 600i is a very good bike overall, you can use it every day, u get 20kmpl (not bad for a 600) its comfortable, you can have real fun with this motorcycle, the exhaust note is lovely just with the stock...but the service is where DSK played spoilsport, its too expensive & the service interval is too damn short (4k kms & they charge you a bomb)...my first service cost me 5k the second one cost 8k...DSK should really consider extending the service period to 8k kms.......other than that the ^))I is a beautiful machine.

Re: Issues in buying DSK Benelli TNT 600i

sigh. Yet another pretty girl with lousy parents.........

Re: Issues in buying DSK Benelli TNT 600i

Ok so I will take a shot at answering some of the questions that have been put forth in the past few weeks- I apologize for not being a regular here. I am myself an Ex-Benelli user (600i) and used it for over 16000 Km before upgrading to a bigger bike. And I have owned apparently bigger and more powerful bikes before the 600i; so I think I can compare and contrast keeping general stuff in mind:

1. Spare parts are not going to be a problem now or in the future unless we have a world war anytime soon
2. We have to change this mindset that Chinese means sub standard. You get what you pay for. Do bear in mind that even Apple is mass manufactured in China and I am yet to hear complaints on build quality
3. If you expect to get the same levels of refinement of say a bigger bike like Z800- do be realistic
4. 600i does a few things exceptionally well- it is fairly stable at 120-150 kmph speeds which is saying quite a bit. It does not feel heavy once on the move after 60 kmph and the best part, you can ride it at 40 kmph in 6th gear without downshifting easily- the bike just refuses to knock. Try comparing it with anything else on 2 wheels
5. However, build quality is a bit iffy and I don't mean the fit and finish because there's nothing wrong with that. What I mean (and am sure most users would agree)- is that the moment you get it out after a service, the first 500-1000 Km will feel a lot different to ride than the next 500-1000 and so on and so forth until you hit the next service interval. Which basically means that consistency is a problem- and that is a factor of components used. Not saying this is esoteric only to Benelli but quite pronounced here. The chain becomes loose and needs tightening every 2000 KM. This can be done at home though
6. I am a cornering junkie (not that I can do it well enough yet) and this is where you cannot compare a 600i with anything else including a Duke 390. The fat, hard compound Angel GTs are just not meant for hard cornering- so don't blame the bike. If you change the tyres to say Metzelers M7- it will change character pretty soon
7. It makes a lot of sense to watch videos on youtube to get a hold on basics of lubing, cleaning, radiator cleaning etc. You'd be surprised how much smoother it makes the next ride. As a rule, do a through check up after every 500 km of riding without visiting the SVC. The cost of replacement of consumables comes down significantly. Stock up on chain cleaner, lubricant, disc cleaner etc. Invest in a good paddock stand and if possible also a small portable washing unit for spray cleaning- it is better than pressure wash
8. For things like frame sliders, tyres and other stuff that is not "benelli' branded, use Aliexpress or any other website- Revzilla is good too. The quality and price would both benefit your pocket. Brake pads etc. cost one fourth if bought online compared to DSK prices
9. Rear braking is a real ***** surely. But the front brakes are excellent. And a good rider uses front and rear in 70::30 ratio. Do not blame DSK or Benelli for it. Go practice braking technique instead

Overall, if this is your first big bike, then take it in writing, there's nothing better including the more established Kawasakis and the likes. However, the flip side is that the moment you start riding it seriously and approach the 10 k mark, you would start itching for more power, sophistication and perhaps snob value that a superbike ideally should elicit but take it from someone who has ridden it hard and well for over a year, this bike does not disappoint the enthusiast in you should you operate under a budgetary crunch. A fantastic first bike to own truly. The only reason you see so many up for sale this soon is that the bike suffers from an image problem which would continue coz face it- an inline 4 with ABS under 7 lacs means it will be more accessible and therefore not premium enough. Your choice really!