The 2018 Benelli Tornado Naked T is an affordable minibike for riders who want compact, fun and easy-to-handle transport. Its 125cc air-cooled single makes 11.1 hp and 10 Nm, with a 790 mm seat, a 116 kg dry weight and a 7.2-litre tank.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail10%
Cornering45%
City riding70%
Daily riding45%
Touring15%
Two-up15%
Track20%
Best for
Built for short, fun rides and easy handling rather than distance or speed.
Built for
A minibike from Benelli with a 125cc engine; its character is easy-going and economical, with 11 hp on tap.
Not ideal for
Not for motorway riding, long distances or carrying a passenger.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Full specifications
Engine
Capacity
124.8 ccm
Power
11.1 HP (8.1 kW) @ 9000 RPM
CO2 Emissions
4 CO2 g/km
Torque
10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.0957 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
54.0 x 54.5 mm
Compression
9.8:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Ignition
Athena
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Wet clutch
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1250 mm
Overall length
1770 mm
Overall width
780 mm
Overall height
1080 mm
Seat height
790 mm
Dry weight
116.0 kg
Fuel capacity
7.20 litres
Ground clearance
160 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Trestle in steel tubes
Front suspension
Upside-down forks, 35mm
Rear suspension
Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring pre-load adjustment
Front wheel travel
120 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc. 2-piston caliper
Front brakes diameter
220 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
190 mm
Front tyre
120/70-ZR12
Rear tyre
130/70-ZR12
Other
Color options
Red/black
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted
Specification
2016
2017
2018
2019
Capacity
125 cc
125 cc
125 cc
125 cc
Dry weight
121 kg
121 kg
116 kg
116 kg
Seat height
780 mm
780 mm
790 mm
780 mm
Fuel capacity
7.2 L
7.2 L
7.2 L
7.2 L
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
5.0
★★★★★
Rider rating
MotorcycleDB
The 2018 Benelli Tornado Naked T is a minibike that does exactly what it promises. The 125cc engine produces 11.1 hp and 10 Nm, which suits the bike's character well. With a 790 mm seat and a 116 kg weight, it is best suited to short, fun rides and easy handling, although it is best kept to short local rides. Worth a close look if it fits your needs.
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The 2018 Benelli Tornado Naked T is a minibike that does exactly what it promises. The 125cc engine produces 11.1 hp and 10 Nm, which suits the bike's character well. With a 790 mm seat and a 116 kg weight, it is best suited to short, fun rides and easy handling, although it is best kept to short local rides. Worth a close look if it fits your needs.
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