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


I sort of like the handle bar set-up for street naked. I haven't has any stalling issues as such, once I drove at snails pace in 2nd gear (without realizing it), then the engine stalled and I immediately changed the gear and pushed the starter and drove away.

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

Nopes, found the 600i to be absolutely fine. The GT was like sitting in a cushion. Though am about to put the money for the 899 in a day or two I was at home in the GT version.

The 600i with the IXIL is a huge head turner, riding them both together- you find more people drawn to the 600i than the 899 purely cos of the IXIL exhaust.

BTW the test mule in Chennai is nearing it end of journey.... had been told that its been dropped over 30-40 times... the front shocks is a bit twisted and so are the handlebars. The foot pegs are bent and the list goes on. Still the bike is going good, given everyone would have ripped her apart in the first 2 gears...


Do note that preety much any bike /car you look get.. there is gonna be certain amount of customization required. Like changing the position of handlebars, customized levers etc... cant call them a con

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The clutch on the demo mule is almost broke and the break pads have worn out... either ways the bike requires after market break pads...
Don't judge the bike from the current test mule at Chennai, they are about to dump it.

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

1. The vibrations are almost negligible, probably the smoothest engine out there in this segment.

2. There is absolutely no problem in riding 500 kms on day one, infact its actually good because the break in period will me shorter for you
Just make sure you keep the engine massaging at different RPMs , dont go continuously at a specific RPM, just keep varying the RPM and try not to go beyond 7-8k but thats also forgivable sometimes.

Just enjoy your bike and its built like a tank, built to last..nothings gonna happen to that inline 4. I have had the bike for almost 6 months now and its the best thing ever happened to me

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I have been riding the bike for the last 5 months and It feels comfortable, so my judgement was not compared with the test bike. You hardly get to make out the character of the bike in a single test ride, But these guys let me drive 3-4 times for a good 10-15 kms. Hence I was convinced and put my money on the table and I guess I made a right decision.

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

I test drove the 600i after driving my 300 for over a month. One does not have to lean on the handlebar in the 300. That was my main observation. I guess one will get used to the position over time and it's not too aggressive as well and I wasn't pointing it out as a con but rather an observation

An exhaust junkie would upgrade to the IXIL and for sure it's a head turner.

BTW, congrats on your 899. A 3 cylinder does scream in its own way!!

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I was about to do the payment today, got postponed again as the manager had to leave on emergency so turned back half way around.

Getting real annoyed, last 3 days they have changed the deal three times. If it dosn't work out tomorrow, am cancelling the deal

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I am really sorry to hear about your dealy. I faced the same issue.

Didn't you consider the Ducati Monster 821 ? If I had to choose a bike around 10L, I'd definitely choose the L-twin Monster!

Oil change is every 15k kms and service interval is every 24k kms or 1 year. I definitely dont mind travelling to B'lore to get the service done.

Copy pasted the below from Ducati India Website



" Routine maintenance every 15,000km and only after 30,000km will you need to have valve clearance checked."

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FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!! We will have an 899 owner on xBhp. <fanboyism intensifies>

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

Still not confirmed Yet to receive the final confirmation

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Still not confirmed Yet to receive the final confirmation

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

Yes but am not picking the 899 for XX lakhs. Will confirm my price once the deal is stuck

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

WHAAAAAAAT ???

Heavy discount ah ?

Cool.. Keep us updated...

If you get the 899 I wish I could ride by your side day someday

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

Guys do you think i can fit my rynox nomad saddle bags on to 600i without any additional fittings ?

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

Let me just clarify, was cribbing about the sale process getting delayed...
One thing i stand by is that the sales support and flexiblity shown by Benilli staff in Chennai out weighs that of Kawasaki Chennai showroom

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

Kawasaki folks are probably the must unprofessional superbike dealers in India. [emoji23]

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

Kawasaki I think show more attitude n lesser respect towards prospective owners, only people who seem to show status are given importance ,benelli are very warm and friendly from what I have seen, this is one of the reasons I'm really considering the 600i as my option from a CBR 250r , and if the headlight and a few weight loss mods, this bike is my next bike if its viable