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**brokenbinil** · 03-22-2016, 06:14 PM

Re: OT : True Wanderer 5.0 voting request

Originally posted by EasyRider76 View Post

Done Binil. Very well written. Best of luck.

Walter

Thanks Walter

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So Bangalore DSK Benelli dealer, Vinayaka Cars did a celebratory ride to showcase their 500th sale from their dealership.

They have sold 500 bikes across all models in one year and roughly 70 of them were sold in Rest of Karnataka.

Met Mr. Shirish Kulkarni, though i missed out on asking him about him about his MV Augusta :P , he seemed happy about the way Benelli is making waves all over the country. Seems they have already sold 2000 units across the country, Bangalore being their highest sales.

**Gho$T** · 03-22-2016, 10:26 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by dhawz29 View Post

Hii... welcome aboard. Congratulations on your decision.

The more the merrier! Cheers!

Dhawz29, thank you Mate. Been following up with your posts. So hows the boy rolling?

**dhawz29** · 03-22-2016, 10:36 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Gho$T View Post

Dhawz29, thank you Mate. Been following up with your posts. So hows the boy rolling?

Sorry, I am unable to advise on pricing, finances, loans etc. I'm pretty poor in these matters, let alone be advising others [emoji14]

Nearing 8K and 3rd service. Riding more than ever.... Motorcycle feels great!

**Gho$T** · 03-22-2016, 11:04 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by dhawz29 View Post

Sorry, I am unable to advise on pricing, finances, loans etc. I'm pretty poor in these matters, let alone be advising others [emoji14]

Nearing 8K and 3rd service. Riding more than ever.... Motorcycle feels great!

That's okay bruh.... I will hit the showroom and let me get the details from them....

Great going on your Boy...Hope you have a great ride on upcoming days.

So where you are from chennai, you own a green TNT, right? sorry if I m wrong.

**dhawz29** · 03-23-2016, 12:48 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Gho$T View Post

That's okay bruh.... I will hit the showroom and let me get the details from them....

Great going on your Boy...Hope you have a great ride on upcoming days.

So where you are from chennai, you own a green TNT, right? sorry if I m wrong.

Yea... I got the green one. I live near DLF IT park. Mugalivakkam area.

Also meet [MENTION=80219]Shashank Suresh[/MENTION]. Also from Chennai. He is the brand ambassador of Benelli

**Shashank Suresh** · 03-23-2016, 01:20 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Gho$T View Post

Hi All,

I am planning to buy this bike.

Congrats and welcome to the family

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Originally posted by dhawz29 View Post

Yea... I got the green one. I live near DLF IT park. Mugalivakkam area.

Also meet @Shashank Suresh. Also from Chennai. He is the brand ambassador of Benelli

HAHA [MENTION=24907]dhawz29[/MENTION]... Stop pulling my leg man

**RoadRanger** · 03-23-2016, 01:41 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Anyone booking the TNT300, what's the waiting period the dealer is quoting?

**brokenbinil** · 03-23-2016, 02:05 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by dhawz29 View Post

Yea... I got the green one. I live near DLF IT park. Mugalivakkam area.

Also meet @Shashank Suresh. Also from Chennai. He is the brand ambassador of Benelli

Aree Wah ... din know that

Originally posted by RoadRanger View Post

Anyone booking the TNT300, what's the waiting period the dealer is quoting?

Bangalore - it is 3-4 weeks as of now.

**nagoo** · 03-23-2016, 05:03 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

To all Benelli Owners

How is Bike experience interms of quality and reliability ?

As previously i owner Hyosung GT250R i know the issues it had , i will list below let me know if you guys experienced any of it

1. Heats up more in traffic than any other similar class bike
2. components reliability issue :- back shockabserver gone withing 2 years, speedo meter issues, any other issue till now ??
3. Service :- i had excellent experience with DSK i rate them above all other
4. Costly spares ? [like- tank cost 72k, mirrors cost 7k , chain-spocket cost 12k]

these questions just out of curiosity , and i am not going to buy Benelli as of now

**brokenbinil** · 03-23-2016, 05:25 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by nagoo View Post

To all Benelli Owners

How is Bike experience interms of quality and reliability ?

As previously i owner Hyosung GT250R i know the issues it had , i will list below let me know if you guys experienced any of it

1. Heats up more in traffic than any other similar class bike
2. components reliability issue :- back shockabserver gone withing 2 years, speedo meter issues, any other issue till now ??
3. Service :- i had excellent experience with DSK i rate them above all other
4. Costly spares ? [like- tank cost 72k, mirrors cost 7k , chain-spocket cost 12k]

these questions just out of curiosity , and i am not going to buy Benelli as of now

1. Heats up more in traffic than any other similar class bike

It does heat up in stop and go traffic but way less compared to the 390 dukes. Normal city stop go running temperature is around 85-93 degrees as per console. This isn't uncomfortable. and highways the running temperature drops to as low as 75 depending on the speeds you are doing.

2. components reliability issue :- back shockabserver gone withing 2 years, speedo meter issues, any other issue till now ??

Till now I have had only Starter Relay issue. Got replaced right away. Rest of the bike build quality is very sturdy. I know a few cases where people who have dropped their bikes. Not much of damage either.

3. Service :- i had excellent experience with DSK i rate them above all other

Isn't bad if you compare to other brands but they sure can get better. I personally have no issues on service front, except the short service interval, which inturn increases cost of ownership.

4. Costly spares ? [like- tank cost 72k, mirrors cost 7k , chain-spocket cost 12k]

Spare costs are cheaper than Hyosung. This was confirmed by a friend who has a Hyosung.
Probably because manufacturing in China is cheaper. Chain Sprocket set is 10K; Mirrors - Someone mentioned 4 K ; Exhaust of 300 is 45K - Tank I'm not sure. Break Pads 750 bucks for rear.
Service/Labour cost is high though.

**Shashank Suresh** · 03-23-2016, 05:50 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by nagoo View Post

To all Benelli Owners

How is Bike experience interms of quality and reliability ?

As previously i owner Hyosung GT250R i know the issues it had , i will list below let me know if you guys experienced any of it

1. Heats up more in traffic than any other similar class bike
2. components reliability issue :- back shockabserver gone withing 2 years, speedo meter issues, any other issue till now ??
3. Service :- i had excellent experience with DSK i rate them above all other
4. Costly spares ? [like- tank cost 72k, mirrors cost 7k , chain-spocket cost 12k]

these questions just out of curiosity , and i am not going to buy Benelli as of now

DSK Hyosung DSK Benelli :P

1. Heats up more in traffic than any other similar class bike - TNT 300 has a high compression engine just like any other bigger bike. It does heat up your thighs on any b2b traffic day.
2. components reliability issue :- back shockabserver gone withing 2 years, speedo meter issues, any other issue till now ?? - My rear shock absorber went for a six in just two months. Replaced it under warranty.
3. Service :- i had excellent experience with DSK i rate them above all other. - I am having an excellent experience with them as of now. They are very resposnvie and helpful when it comes to service.
4. Costly spares ? [like- tank cost 72k, mirrors cost 7k , chain-spocket cost 12k - Rear shock absorber 17k, tank costs 8k for the 300, chain/sprocket 18k, mirrors 2.5k each. Premium bike, premium cost for parts.

**dhawz29** · 03-23-2016, 05:54 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Tank assembly - 11000
Handle bar - 3400
Mirror assembly - 2350
Speedometer assembly - 11000
Headlight - 6000

**brokenbinil** · 03-23-2016, 07:03 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post

DSK Hyosung DSK Benelli :P

1. Heats up more in traffic than any other similar class bike - TNT 300 has a high compression engine just like any other bigger bike. It does heat up your thighs on any b2b traffic day.
2. components reliability issue :- back shockabserver gone withing 2 years, speedo meter issues, any other issue till now ?? - My rear shock absorber went for a six in just two months. Replaced it under warranty.
3. Service :- i had excellent experience with DSK i rate them above all other. - I am having an excellent experience with them as of now. They are very resposnvie and helpful when it comes to service.
4. Costly spares ? [like- tank cost 72k, mirrors cost 7k , chain-spocket cost 12k - Rear shock absorber 17k, tank costs 8k for the 300, chain/sprocket 18k, mirrors 2.5k each. Premium bike, premium cost for parts.

chain/sprocket 18k - someone in BLR replaced for 12K ... exclusive of labour of course.

**paradoxr9019** · 03-23-2016, 08:04 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by brokenbinil View Post

1. Heats up more in traffic than any other similar class bike

It does heat up in stop and go traffic but way less compared to the 390 dukes. Normal city stop go running temperature is around 85-93 degrees as per console. This isn't uncomfortable. and highways the running temperature drops to as low as 75 depending on the speeds you are doing.

2. components reliability issue :- back shockabserver gone withing 2 years, speedo meter issues, any other issue till now ??

Till now I have had only Starter Relay issue. Got replaced right away. Rest of the bike build quality is very sturdy. I know a few cases where people who have dropped their bikes. Not much of damage either.

3. Service :- i had excellent experience with DSK i rate them above all other

Isn't bad if you compare to other brands but they sure can get better. I personally have no issues on service front, except the short service interval, which inturn increases cost of ownership.

4. Costly spares ? [like- tank cost 72k, mirrors cost 7k , chain-spocket cost 12k]

Spare costs are cheaper than Hyosung. This was confirmed by a friend who has a Hyosung.
Probably because manufacturing in China is cheaper. Chain Sprocket set is 10K; Mirrors - Someone mentioned 4 K ; Exhaust of 300 is 45K - Tank I'm not sure. Break Pads 750 bucks for rear.
Service/Labour cost is high though.

Way too costly compared to KTM

I really want to own the 300 but the spare and labour are the only things making me to think again..

Ktm spares prices are at least 200% less

**sman999** · 03-23-2016, 08:25 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by paradoxr9019 View Post

Way too costly compared to KTM

I really want to own the 300 but the spare and labour are the only things making me to think again..

Ktm spares prices are at least 200% less

This is not a bike to be compared with the single pot 390 Duke. This is a mean twin pot Italian!

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