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  • #1741
    Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post
    The head of DSK quoted saying "we might scrap the 300 CC and build a new one, may be a 400" while asked with regards to the Tornado 302 being launched in India.

    All of these sound like cooked up story.
    So may be it is the fully faired version that gets a new 400cc engine and thats why he might have meant the word "scrap". Anyways, all the speculation are gonna be cleared by the 1st week of feb. We just have to sit tight keeping our fingers crossed. If Benelli ditches the 300 i wont choose anything with Benelli. Who knows what stupidity they ll do next. And I'll have to reconsider my option of MT03.
    Ride Safe!

    Cheers,
    Maneesh S

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    • #1742
      Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by sman999 View Post
      So may be it is the fully faired version that gets a new 400cc engine and thats why he might have meant the word "scrap". Anyways, all the speculation are gonna be cleared by the 1st week of feb. We just have to sit tight keeping our fingers crossed. If Benelli ditches the 300 i wont choose anything with Benelli. Who knows what stupidity they ll do next. And I'll have to reconsider my option of MT03.
      HAHA!! True... I might sell my NYX for the R3 Just saying!!!
      Its better to sweat than to bleed...

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      • #1743
        Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by sman999 View Post
        So may be it is the fully faired version that gets a new 400cc engine and thats why he might have meant the word "scrap". Anyways, all the speculation are gonna be cleared by the 1st week of feb. We just have to sit tight keeping our fingers crossed. If Benelli ditches the 300 i wont choose anything with Benelli. Who knows what stupidity they ll do next. And I'll have to reconsider my option of MT03.

        I don't think Benelli would do something so radical w.r.t. the 300 by stopping it, if they have observed other manufacturers' stupidity in the same, for example, When Maruti stopped the production of Zen and Esteem, only to push their DUDS!!...the Estillo, A-Star, SX4, we all know what happened, they all are now not in production itself, apart from the Alto, Swift, and Ritz in their line up, everything else are there just to make up numbers, they expected people would be that dumb when they stop their best selling products that they would go and buy their DUDS instead...and look where they are now...I hear the S-Cross is such a big flop, dealers are giving discounts up to 5.5L for the top end diesel version!!..I think Benelli wouldn't do anything like this sort if they have something called common sense!!

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        • #1744
          Re: DSK Benelli TNT 300 - My Red Italian Beauty

          Originally posted by classic_86 View Post
          Before jumping into the review, I would like to give a brief context about me and my motorcycling journey to help you understand my insights better as any review can be very subjective. .............
          Excellently wrote mate.. I didnt had any idea of this product and its brand. You gave in detail...
          Last edited by Divya Sharan; 01-12-2016, 10:26 AM. Reason: Don't quote the whole post. Causes difficulty to mobile readers.

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          • #1745
            Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by kanth View Post
            I don't think Benelli would do something so radical w.r.t. the 300 by stopping it, if they have observed other manufacturers' stupidity in the same, for example, When Maruti stopped the production of Zen and Esteem, only to push their DUDS!!...the Estillo, A-Star, SX4, we all know what happened, they all are now not in production itself, apart from the Alto, Swift, and Ritz in their line up, everything else are there just to make up numbers, they expected people would be that dumb when they stop their best selling products that they would go and buy their DUDS instead...and look where they are now...I hear the S-Cross is such a big flop, dealers are giving discounts up to 5.5L for the top end diesel version!!..I think Benelli wouldn't do anything like this sort if they have something called common sense!!
            At least zen & esteem was more than 10 years in the market and I don't think anything wrong about their replacements. They gave way too new models and diesel competition. See, until the NS Bajaj didn't really upgrade the pulsars that's a stupidity too. Just cuz a model is their best seller doesn't mean they shouldnt upgrade it.

            It really depends on the situation. Wrt Benelli it's not even a year and the 300 made them firm foot into the Indian market. If they can scrap it so easily they can scrap their customers really too. Beware!
            Ride Safe!

            Cheers,
            Maneesh S

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            • #1746
              Re: DSK Benelli TNT 300 - My Red Italian Beauty

              Originally posted by RAPTOR DELTA View Post
              Excellently wrote mate.. I didnt had any idea of this product and its brand. You gave in detail...
              Sir, please don't quote entire post it's difficult for people like me who uses xbhp on mobile phones.

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              • #1747
                Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post
                Well on with my queries..
                I am based at Chennai and I do long rides once or twice in a month and if time permits, short ,..............
                ........
                Finally - If we wait for the "perfect" bike it would be uncertainty.

                [/B]Feel free to ask as many questions/doubts

                Best Regards
                Shanky
                Proud owner of a TNT 300
                @ Shashank.. I really appreciate the effort you took to answer for my queries. Many thanks for that. Now I see things lot more clearly.

                "Finally - If we wait for the "perfect" bike it would be uncertainty. "

                Totally agreed to your point. Right now I have completed only 6k kms on the odo.. So I will be using her till 10k kms and once done, I would be giving her away and will be switching to the benelli 300.

                I got a little confused with the service charge part .. You were charged Rs.3870/- ? Did I understand that correctly?
                Also could you please tell me what is the service interval for the bike..
                Thanks again

                Originally posted by sman999 View Post
                Second half of 2016 may be, but it's gonna be a long wait.

                I ride a cbr250r. I don't own a benelli yet. But it could be my next ride.

                I stay in my home :P
                Lol well.. Let me rephrase my question.. Do you stay at chennai ? If yes, which locality..

                Originally posted by abhijitkn View Post
                Haven't you heard of Versys 650? Priced at 6.60 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
                Yes, I have heard about the versys 650 using the same platform of the ER but it will be too tall for me.. and I also heard that its heavier than the Er6n (dry weight) but abs is a good feature.
                Last edited by paradoxr9019; 01-12-2016, 11:02 AM.

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                • #1748
                  Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post
                  HAHA!! True... I might sell my NYX for the R3 Just saying!!!
                  I got a test ride of the R3 so thinking about the same.
                  As I gaze upon your beauty, I think to myself, "never have I seen an angel fly so low".

                  Yamaha RX100, Yamaha RD350, Bajaj Pulsar 150, Honda Unicorn, Yamaha FZ16, Suzuki Gs150r, Honda Dazzler, Suzuki Gixxer, Benelli TNT 300, Yamaha R3

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                  • #1749
                    Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by paradoxr9019 View Post
                    @ Shashank.. I really appreciate the effort you took to answer for my queries. Many thanks for that. Now I see things lot more clearly.

                    "Finally - If we wait for the "perfect" bike it would be uncertainty. "

                    Totally agreed to your point. Right now I have completed only 6k kms on the odo.. So I will be using her till 10k kms and once done, I would be giving her away and will be switching to the benelli 300.

                    I got a little confused with the service charge part .. You were charged Rs.3870/- ? Did I understand that correctly?
                    Also could you please tell me what is the service interval for the bike..
                    Thanks again
                    No problem. I am glad you found it to be useful.

                    Service interval:

                    1k or 30 days whichever comes first

                    Break up:
                    Engine oil 3 litres - Rs 2500
                    Oil filter - Rs 312
                    Labour - Free
                    Consumables - Rs 1000

                    Henceforth:

                    4k kms or 4 months whichever comes earlier:

                    Break up:
                    Engine oil 3 litres - Rs 2500
                    Oil filter - Rs 312
                    Labour - Rs 1500
                    Consumables - Rs 1000

                    Please let me know if you have any questions!

                    ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

                    Originally posted by fusioncoast View Post
                    I got a test ride of the R3 so thinking about the same.
                    Same here. It's one helluva bike. But I didn't like the way it sounded, didn't like the seating posture, didn't like the pillion seat. Also, I did not like the way it makes you rev harder. I dont think its suitable for a person like me inside the city. I would love to take it to the track but definitely not for daily use. At least for me!
                    Its better to sweat than to bleed...

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                    • #1750
                      Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by kanth View Post
                      I don't think Benelli would do something so radical w.r.t. the 300 by stopping it, if they have observed other manufacturers' stupidity in the same, for example, When Maruti stopped the production of Zen and Esteem, only to push their DUDS!!...the Estillo, A-Star, SX4, we all know what happened, they all are now not in production itself, apart from the Alto, Swift, and Ritz in their line up, everything else are there just to make up numbers, they expected people would be that dumb when they stop their best selling products that they would go and buy their DUDS instead...and look where they are now...I hear the S-Cross is such a big flop, dealers are giving discounts up to 5.5L for the top end diesel version!!..I think Benelli wouldn't do anything like this sort if they have something called common sense!!
                      That's true, but sometimes it had helped. For example, with Bajaj RS200. Bajaj purposefully stopped 200NS production to aid AS200 and RS200 production and promotion. Though officially they didn't discontinue yet, but if they realize the customer expectations are going toward a sporty design and a bigger displacement, then they sure will do. Benelli could also think that their own TNT300 could cannibalize the new entry for some reasons.

                      So the best answer is to wait and watch the scene

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                      • #1751
                        Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by paradoxr9019 View Post
                        Lol well.. Let me rephrase my question.. Do you stay at chennai ? If yes, which locality..
                        Well, i was staying in Chennai when i used to work for a living. Now that im into business i moved to my hometown Theni but i visit Chennai quite frequently.
                        Ride Safe!

                        Cheers,
                        Maneesh S

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                        • #1752
                          Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

                          1000rs consumables [emoji15]

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                          • #1753
                            Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by Shreeni0403 View Post
                            1000rs consumables [emoji15]
                            God knows why they charge a bomb for it.

                            18k for one year just for regular servicing.

                            I guess even for a z800, it isn't this high.
                            Its better to sweat than to bleed...

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                            • #1754
                              Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by jbm_guy View Post
                              That's true, but sometimes it had helped. For example, with Bajaj RS200. Bajaj purposefully stopped 200NS production to aid AS200 and RS200 production and promotion. Though officially they didn't discontinue yet, but if they realize the customer expectations are going toward a sporty design and a bigger displacement, then they sure will do. Benelli could also think that their own TNT300 could cannibalize the new entry for some reasons.

                              So the best answer is to wait and watch the scene
                              Usually the TNT 300 is compared to the Duke 390, the Duke is lighter and faster and makes more power too, also the competition is going for higher CC like its rumored that Honda is going to come up with 350 cc twin cylinder Super sport, Pulsar is coming up with 400 and Kawasaki is planning a more powerful Ninja soon, hence this move might be future proof.

                              Actually Benelli Engines are Powerfull and good to beat the competition only problem is the bike weight and maintenance cost.
                              A cheaper alternative will be to produce lighter Motorcycles rather than increasing the power.
                              As I gaze upon your beauty, I think to myself, "never have I seen an angel fly so low".

                              Yamaha RX100, Yamaha RD350, Bajaj Pulsar 150, Honda Unicorn, Yamaha FZ16, Suzuki Gs150r, Honda Dazzler, Suzuki Gixxer, Benelli TNT 300, Yamaha R3

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                              • #1755
                                Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post
                                No problem. I am glad you found it to be useful.

                                Service interval:

                                1k or 30 days whichever comes first

                                Break up:
                                ...................

                                ...................

                                to the track but definitely not for daily use. At least for me!
                                Thanks once again

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