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**Akhi** · 04-17-2016, 04:25 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Saw a green TNT 300 around 2:30 pm at Dommasandra, Sarjapura road, Bangalore. Any one from out group ?

**Nit88** · 04-18-2016, 03:20 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by jP5an View Post

Regarding these two...

From what i've heard here in mumbai from Owners.. Rear brake pads are dying after 4-7k kms.
And MRF tyres has been stopped due to Sale being non-existent compared to Pirelli ones...

Guys,

Would like to know how long the pirelli tyres would last on an average?.

Any substitutes to these of same dimensions other than MRF?

**shahbaz63** · 04-18-2016, 04:15 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Nit88 View Post

Guys,

Would like to know how long the pirelli tyres would last on an average?.

Any substitutes to these of same dimensions other than MRF?

Mine at 5K is still looks new (no off road) so guessing 15K may be.

**xplod566** · 04-18-2016, 04:30 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by ananthu View Post

I share a lot of your views, but I still love this bike man. Some people here may remember me being a little active here because I too was looking at buying one. But all that changed as we talked about financing the machine. Stupid bank representative pissed off my parents and it was them who recommended this bike. The service cost and the frequent and expensive oil changes put me off too. Eventually went for the more pocket friendly Duke 390. The reason I didn't come back to this thread is because I ddidn't think I have anything to contribute here, but I doo still drool over the pics and posts you guys put up here. But to be honest, this bike suited my riding better. I am calm, soft and not too rushed in most situations, with the rare blast through the twisties. Ohh well...could have been. As of now, I'm happy with the Duke as it was in my mind ever since it was launched and I didn't even look at the Benelli until my parent asked me to. But there are times when I do remember that test ride of the TNT 300. But I guess I can own an exotica later on in my life.

Now for the reason I made this post. If you are buying the Z250 , I'd request you to start an ownership thread. The only reason I didn't try the Z250 after being scared by those service charges was because of the lack of test rides and the absence of an ownership thread here. Sorry for the OT and enjoy the week!

+1.Its good to see the general masses having excellent knowledge of How the Engine Runs rather than it Runs.I agree ,even if you guys would have bought the Bike there would have been a faint doubt whenever you visited servecing.Its very imp to have a good serv.DSK isnt doing good at all.Benelli should come up with their own SVC.I though couple of days ago someone posted chaning the Sprockets before 10000Kms.They should have questioned and replaced it for free even if it goes at 9990.Its a minimum 10K kms until then you feel less pick-up etc.

Bajja have equally horrendous SVC.Lousy fellows with literally Zero bike issue knowledge!

Congrats on ur Z250.Its a brilliant bike.The probiking SVC is equally good in such case

**Shashank Suresh** · 04-18-2016, 04:33 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Nit88 View Post

Guys,

Would like to know how long the pirelli tyres would last on an average?.

Any substitutes to these of same dimensions other than MRF?

Depends on a number of things but mainly.

1. Initial break-in of your tyres.
2. Warming up before you take it for tours/off roading etc.
3. Regular air checks to prevent unnecessary pressure on the tyre.

**brokenbinil** · 04-18-2016, 05:31 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Nit88 View Post

Guys,

Would like to know how long the pirelli tyres would last on an average?.

Any substitutes to these of same dimensions other than MRF?

Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post

Depends on a number of things but mainly.

1. Initial break-in of your tyres.
2. Warming up before you take it for tours/off roading etc.
3. Regular air checks to prevent unnecessary pressure on the tyre.

Agree to what Shashank Said above.

Mine I have done 11500 Km. Been mostly touring and a mix of off road and good roads. Tyre pressure plays a major role as an over inflated tyre burns out from the center and becomes un usable. Have seen a few cases in 600 GT. My tyre is holding good and the grooves are still quite deep. I think it will see me through 15000+ .

If you want cheaper options Michelin is there however between the two the Pirelli rocks the boat in matter of performance. They are excellent in rain, slush, decent off road, and tarmac.

**Nit88** · 04-18-2016, 05:38 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post

Depends on a number of things but mainly.

1. Initial break-in of your tyres.
2. Warming up before you take it for tours/off roading etc.
3. Regular air checks to prevent unnecessary pressure on the tyre.

thanks mate, still would like to get some no.s for the same
please enlighten me more on warming up , my usage is 50kms daily on express highway, fast moving traffic with patches of bumper to bumper traffic . have maintained regular air checks too.

Also plz do comment on substitutes offering similar tyres as Pirellis are expensive and difficult to avail too.

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Originally posted by brokenbinil View Post

Agree to what Shashank Said above.

Mine I have done 11500 Km. Been mostly touring and a mix of off road and good roads. Tyre pressure plays a major role as an over inflated tyre burns out from the center and becomes un usable. Have seen a few cases in 600 GT. My tyre is holding good and the grooves are still quite deep. I think it will see me through 15000+ .

If you want cheaper options Michelin is there however between the two the Pirelli rocks the boat in matter of performance. They are excellent in rain, slush, decent off road, and tarmac.

Nice inputs dude!! hats the ideal pressure specs ? and does nitrogen gives any added advantage?

**Shashank Suresh** · 04-18-2016, 05:43 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Nit88 View Post

thanks mate, still would like to get some no.s for the same
please enlighten me more on warming up , my usage is 50kms daily on express highway, fast moving traffic with patches of bumper to bumper traffic . have maintained regular air checks too.

Also plz do comment on substitutes offering similar tyres as Pirellis are expensive and difficult to avail too.

No problem sir.

I am 5'7" and 68 kgs and I maintain a pressure of 36 Rear and 32 Front. With a pillion ill keep the rear to 38.

**Nit88** · 04-18-2016, 05:57 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post

No problem sir.

I am 5'7" and 68 kgs and I maintain a pressure of 36 Rear and 32 Front. With a pillion ill keep the rear to 38.

N wat about nitrogen is it really useful?.

**brokenbinil** · 04-18-2016, 06:43 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Nit88 View Post

Nice inputs dude!! hats the ideal pressure specs ? and does nitrogen gives any added advantage?

After a lot of combinations, i settled for 33(front) 36(rear), I regularly have a pillion inmost of my rides.
Michelins would surely be cheaper for you but in the end you would be compromising the handling in one way or the other. The Pirelli AngelST are my personal favorite. Likewise there are riders i know who swear by Michelins.

I would not recommend going for MRF or Other lower brands.

You may check Metzelers or AVON, however they would in all probabilities be more expensive than the stocks.

The set for TNT 300 (Pirelli) would be estimated to be around 20-22K. I have replaced the front tyre (due to an accident) - Rs. 7300/-

Nitrogen does make a difference, specially in longer rides as it doesn't expand on heating, so less pressure changes during the course of the ride.

Regards,
Binil

**Akhi** · 04-18-2016, 08:18 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Nit88 View Post

N wat about nitrogen is it really useful?.

Saw this video by 5th gear. Nitrogen vs Air in tyres. It's worth checking.

https://youtu.be/kmnZ4-EUbIk

**abhijitkn** · 04-19-2016, 01:32 AM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Nit88 View Post

Nice inputs dude!! hats the ideal pressure specs ? and does nitrogen gives any added advantage?

Follow manual. Which is Front 30psi & rear 33psi for solo & 33psi front & 36 psi for rear.

Originally posted by Shashank Suresh View Post

No problem sir.

I am 5'7" and 68 kgs and I maintain a pressure of 36 Rear and 32 Front. With a pillion ill keep the rear to 38.

38 psi is too high (less contact patch) considering the front has just 32psi. Stick to manual.

**vichchu** · 04-19-2016, 03:57 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Today, DSK Benelli Pune sent me a box of imported chocolates along with the below letter stating the reason for the prolongation of the waiting period for all the bookings that happened during the end of Feb'16. It seems that DSK is trying their level best to meet the rising demand in India. Their actions like these are really amicable and trust worthy. If they showed the same passion in the servicing sector also, they can be leaders in the market. Let us hope that they do so!

**Shashank Suresh** · 04-19-2016, 04:35 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by vichchu View Post

Today, DSK Benelli Pune sent me a box of imported chocolates along with the below letter stating the reason for the prolongation of the waiting period for all the bookings that happened during the end of Feb'16. It seems that DSK is trying their level best to meet the rising demand in India. Their actions like these are really amicable and trust worthy. If they showed the same passion in the servicing sector also, they can be leaders in the market. Let us hope that they do so!

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Congratulations buddy

**RoadRanger** · 04-22-2016, 04:32 PM

Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience

The deliveries of TNT300 will be starting 25th April onwards in Mumbai.
As informed by the dealer in Thane.

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