The 2026 Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 is an entry-level sport minibike designed for novice riders and commuters seeking affordable performance. Its lightweight 125cc single-cylinder engine delivers nimble handling and easy maneuverability in urban environments. Best known for combining naked bike styling with accessible power and fuel injection technology, it excels as an economical stepping stone into motorcycling.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering55%
City riding80%
Daily riding55%
Touring15%
Two-up20%
Track10%
Best for
It is designed for short urban hops, learning basic riding skills, and low-speed neighborhood commuting rather than any real performance riding.
Built for
It has a playful, scooter-like minibike character wrapped in naked-sportbike styling, prioritizing novelty and approachability over outright capability.
Not ideal for
This is not for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking real speed or off-road ability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Range and running costs
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Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Full specifications
Engine
Capacity
125.0 ccm
Power
11.1 HP (8.1 kW) @ 9500 RPM
Torque
10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Fuel consumption
2.10 litres/100 km (47.6 km/l)
Power/weight ratio
0.0895 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
TLI
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Pressure splash
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1215 mm
Overall length
1770 mm
Overall width
760 mm
Overall height
1080 mm
Seat height
780 mm
Dry weight
124.0 kg
Fuel capacity
7.20 litres
Ground clearance
160 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Steel trellis
Front suspension
Telescopic
Rear suspension
Telescopic coil spring oil damped
Front wheel travel
120 mm
Rear wheel travel
28 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc. 2-piston caliper. CBS.
Front brakes diameter
210 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Front tyre
120/70-12
Rear tyre
130/70-12
Other
Color options
Grey, black, white, green
Comments
Bike made in China.
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
2020
2022
2023
2025
2026
Capacity
125 cc
125 cc
125 cc
125 cc
125 cc
Dry weight
116 kg
116 kg
116 kg
124 kg
124 kg
Seat height
780 mm
780 mm
780 mm
780 mm
780 mm
Fuel capacity
7.2 L
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.
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