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Re: Benelli TNT 300 Ownership Experience
Hi Everyone.
Brief History - I have owned a Royal Enfield Machismo 500 back in 2008 until I moved to Mumbai (from Delhi) and sold it off to a friend in 2011. I absolutely loved that bike and proudly say that the Enfields today have no match to what Enfields used to be earlier. However, due to some financial reasons, (apart from me buying a car), I had to sell it off. Also since I was not using it much, I had to give it away. Time passed and now I am living at Chandigarh since about half a year. Only I know how I have lived without owning a bike for 6-7 years. Riding was not a problem, since I have ridden and gone on rides with friends / family who have multiple bikes. This is the time, where I need a bike of my own.
Initiated Action - I started researching on the bikes and for the reason mentioned above, present day's Royal Enfield was not in consideration. Triumph's and Harley's are slightly heavy on the pocket (One Day.. One Day..). I somehow am not trustworthy enough about the UM Motorcycles. KTM's could have been a consideration, however my height and weight does not suit the stance required to enjoy the KTM's Duke. I was absolutely interested in the Ducati Scrambler, but I realized that I would enjoy the bike more without a pillion, (which is difficult for me, since I am married). The seat is not enough for the pillion. Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda were just not that appealing to me. Learnt about Benelli, and it did quite surprise me. The 600i's inline 4 cylinders hypnotizes, I guess. Then again, the seating posture is slightly heavy on the wrists which does not suit me. I know I would be sounding real choosy, however, I gave endless hours of youtube india & thailand, to Benelli TNT 300 and made up my mind to visit the showroom for the test ride.
The Delhi Showroom guys are nice, patient and arranged for the test ride, however quoted the bike for 4.05 Lakhs on road. According to them it was mandatory for me to purchase the Helmet worth 11k from them, otherwise, the Registration in Delhi would not happen. I am not really sure about that, maybe you all can throw some light. I did pay the Booking amount of 10k and came back to Chandigarh. The Benelli showroom at Chandigarh is shut. On contacting, I was told that Benelli is considering a Dealership Change and I will have to either purchase the Bike from Delhi or Jalandhar. I contacted the Jalandhar Benelli showroom and was told that the on road price while registration in Jalandhar or Chandigarh will be 3.50 Lakhs. Yes. 50k cheaper. When I called the Delhi guys back and told him that this is what is on offer, they agreed to sell the bike to me at 3.49 Lakhs on road, (registration in Chandigarh).
My Question - I have the funds arranged. I have ridden the Benelli TNT 300. It matches all what I need, at this stage of my life. The comfort, the linear power, the looks, the sound, the affordability, the street rep, the license to finally be able to ride to work and tour to the hills with friends / family. I have the option to buy from Delhi or Jalandhar, since the registration is going to be in Chandigarh. However, there is no dealership / showroom / service centre in Chandigarh anymore. It is believed, that the dealership change will take about 3-4 months, with no guarantee, that there actually will be any dealership. Till that time, any service, repair, breakdown, crash, RSA, will be directed to either Delhi or Jalandhar, (most probably Jalandhar, since it is closer). Now I am not sure whether it will be wise for me to buy the bike at all. It is going to be a hassle actually, to ride or arrange to transport the bike to Jalandhar / Delhi, whenever the bike needs repairs or service. What is your advice?
Hi Everyone.
Brief History - I have owned a Royal Enfield Machismo 500 back in 2008 until I moved to Mumbai (from Delhi) and sold it off to a friend in 2011. I absolutely loved that bike and proudly say that the Enfields today have no match to what Enfields used to be earlier. However, due to some financial reasons, (apart from me buying a car), I had to sell it off. Also since I was not using it much, I had to give it away. Time passed and now I am living at Chandigarh since about half a year. Only I know how I have lived without owning a bike for 6-7 years. Riding was not a problem, since I have ridden and gone on rides with friends / family who have multiple bikes. This is the time, where I need a bike of my own.
Initiated Action - I started researching on the bikes and for the reason mentioned above, present day's Royal Enfield was not in consideration. Triumph's and Harley's are slightly heavy on the pocket (One Day.. One Day..). I somehow am not trustworthy enough about the UM Motorcycles. KTM's could have been a consideration, however my height and weight does not suit the stance required to enjoy the KTM's Duke. I was absolutely interested in the Ducati Scrambler, but I realized that I would enjoy the bike more without a pillion, (which is difficult for me, since I am married). The seat is not enough for the pillion. Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda were just not that appealing to me. Learnt about Benelli, and it did quite surprise me. The 600i's inline 4 cylinders hypnotizes, I guess. Then again, the seating posture is slightly heavy on the wrists which does not suit me. I know I would be sounding real choosy, however, I gave endless hours of youtube india & thailand, to Benelli TNT 300 and made up my mind to visit the showroom for the test ride.
The Delhi Showroom guys are nice, patient and arranged for the test ride, however quoted the bike for 4.05 Lakhs on road. According to them it was mandatory for me to purchase the Helmet worth 11k from them, otherwise, the Registration in Delhi would not happen. I am not really sure about that, maybe you all can throw some light. I did pay the Booking amount of 10k and came back to Chandigarh. The Benelli showroom at Chandigarh is shut. On contacting, I was told that Benelli is considering a Dealership Change and I will have to either purchase the Bike from Delhi or Jalandhar. I contacted the Jalandhar Benelli showroom and was told that the on road price while registration in Jalandhar or Chandigarh will be 3.50 Lakhs. Yes. 50k cheaper. When I called the Delhi guys back and told him that this is what is on offer, they agreed to sell the bike to me at 3.49 Lakhs on road, (registration in Chandigarh).
My Question - I have the funds arranged. I have ridden the Benelli TNT 300. It matches all what I need, at this stage of my life. The comfort, the linear power, the looks, the sound, the affordability, the street rep, the license to finally be able to ride to work and tour to the hills with friends / family. I have the option to buy from Delhi or Jalandhar, since the registration is going to be in Chandigarh. However, there is no dealership / showroom / service centre in Chandigarh anymore. It is believed, that the dealership change will take about 3-4 months, with no guarantee, that there actually will be any dealership. Till that time, any service, repair, breakdown, crash, RSA, will be directed to either Delhi or Jalandhar, (most probably Jalandhar, since it is closer). Now I am not sure whether it will be wise for me to buy the bike at all. It is going to be a hassle actually, to ride or arrange to transport the bike to Jalandhar / Delhi, whenever the bike needs repairs or service. What is your advice?
. I had numerous rides on 600GT, 600i and of course 300. Lately I am trying to zeroing on either Duke 390 or tnt300. So naturally I went to Benelli's showroom just to find out it was closed. I had called up their helpline to which I was also redirected to Jalandhar showroom. I did get a call from Jalandhar showroom as well and they asked me which variant and bike I was interested in. I told them that I am interested in 300 but I cannot come to Jalandhar just for the test drive to which they promised that they have an event on 25th of August and they are arranging test rides for potential buyers in Chandigarh itself. 
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