Tell you what. You're not gonna see too many of either these or the H2R running around in Alaska. Stunning bikes both and huge congrats to the new owner.
Tornado was one of my dream bikes and I vowed to ride it whenever I found one. Bought #121 in 2022 with only 180 miles. Sold it this summer with 1700 miles. Very special bike and as exotic and anything Ducati or Bimota has ever made. The bike is almost completely unique with few parts carrying over to the production model.
I went to the LA Motorcycle show those years this model was introduced and the mfg reps didn't have anything to say about the bike. They were just there to display it... Not talk about it or take orders. The company was B-R-O-K-E ... Finished by then and then dumping all the money into "amazing" bikes helped out with that. :-| I was shocked at the time... Mismanagement? Total bummer.
An amazing machine, thanks for sharing! Regarding the comment about it not being in any race classes, it did race a few times in World Superbike. If I remember correctly, I think the whole project was conceived with that in mind, but Benelli didn't have the funds to see it through. In any case, a wonderful machine, and congratulations to the new owner!
@@markfortin8286 ah, great point. I forgot about that, thank you so much. Silly on my part as we’ve actually sold one of those race bikes before! iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/2002-benelli-tornado-tre-wsbk-racer/
No worries, it’s just a little bit of trivia! Most people probably don’t even know about these bikes unless they’re in their late 30s or older! It made my day watching this one, always great to see a Tornado, and the green and silver was always my favorite color.
They had plans to bring this into WSBK, I still remeber the sound of Peter Goddard ripping the race version down the front straight of Laguna in 2002 or 2003, during the AMA/WSBK weekend. Such an amazing sounding bike, I wish they would have been imported into America way back then. Always a fan of the silver and green livery.
These bikes actually were developed to compete in World Superbike and the Limited versions were produced to satisfy homologation requirements. Under 2002 WSBK rules 4 cylinders were limited to 750cc, triples to 900cc and twins to 1000cc. Peter Goddard raced the Tornado Tre 900 in the 2002 championship with miserable results. Changes to WSBK rules in 2003 to allow twins, triples and fours to all have up to 1000cc displacement, as well as the failing fortunes of the company led to Benelli never competing again after 2002. However the Foggy Petronas FP1, another 900cc triple did join the series in 2003. It too failed to achieve any significant success and never competed again after 2003.
I’ve never seen one in person, but they look kinda big and bulky. Are they? Also curious how they ride- specifically is the fuel injection reliable and smooth?
Tell you what. You're not gonna see too many of either these or the H2R running around in Alaska.
Stunning bikes both and huge congrats to the new owner.
Tornado was one of my dream bikes and I vowed to ride it whenever I found one.
Bought #121 in 2022 with only 180 miles. Sold it this summer with 1700 miles.
Very special bike and as exotic and anything Ducati or Bimota has ever made.
The bike is almost completely unique with few parts carrying over to the production model.
What an iconic and special bike this benelli is… thanks for sharing 🚀🔥👍
They are just awesome bikes. Should have been more popular
I went to the LA Motorcycle show those years this model was introduced and the mfg reps didn't have anything to say about the bike. They were just there to display it... Not talk about it or take orders. The company was B-R-O-K-E ... Finished by then and then dumping all the money into "amazing" bikes helped out with that. :-| I was shocked at the time... Mismanagement? Total bummer.
So so rad!
Great bike. I have always loved it and wished you took it for a ride
Same here! I'll try to do so with more "Bike of the Day" videos in the future but definitely had to leave this one alone as the mileage was so low!
An amazing machine, thanks for sharing! Regarding the comment about it not being in any race classes, it did race a few times in World Superbike. If I remember correctly, I think the whole project was conceived with that in mind, but Benelli didn't have the funds to see it through. In any case, a wonderful machine, and congratulations to the new owner!
@@markfortin8286 ah, great point. I forgot about that, thank you so much. Silly on my part as we’ve actually sold one of those race bikes before!
iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/2002-benelli-tornado-tre-wsbk-racer/
No worries, it’s just a little bit of trivia! Most people probably don’t even know about these bikes unless they’re in their late 30s or older! It made my day watching this one, always great to see a Tornado, and the green and silver was always my favorite color.
The temptation to take it for a ride round the block.
@@shreyasjoshi4867 so true!
Who else about had a heart attack when he held the plastic case over the bike so close to it 😂😂😂
Rare ✅️
They had plans to bring this into WSBK, I still remeber the sound of Peter Goddard ripping the race version down the front straight of Laguna in 2002 or 2003, during the AMA/WSBK weekend. Such an amazing sounding bike, I wish they would have been imported into America way back then. Always a fan of the silver and green livery.
@@nordicusmaximus I may be mistaken but I think they did bring a small number of these into the US originally.
@@IconicMotorbikes well dammit, not anywhere I could give them my hard earned money!!🤣🤣
@@nordicusmaximus hahaha, touché!
It's sad to see the Benelli emblem on low-quality bikes produced in China these days.
Designed by Adrian Morton before he joined MV Agusta. This and the original TNT 1130. Absolutely stunning looking bikes both.
Great call! I think he's doing some work with Vmoto now, right?
@@IconicMotorbikes Apparently so.
You missed the marchesini magnesium wheels!
Indeed I did, thanks for noting that!
These bikes actually were developed to compete in World Superbike and the Limited versions were produced to satisfy homologation requirements. Under 2002 WSBK rules 4 cylinders were limited to 750cc, triples to 900cc and twins to 1000cc. Peter Goddard raced the Tornado Tre 900 in the 2002 championship with miserable results. Changes to WSBK rules in 2003 to allow twins, triples and fours to all have up to 1000cc displacement, as well as the failing fortunes of the company led to Benelli never competing again after 2002. However the Foggy Petronas FP1, another 900cc triple did join the series in 2003. It too failed to achieve any significant success and never competed again after 2003.
Thank you for this! Someone else corrected me below and I confirmed but I always appreciate your expertise, good sir!
They actually did race that in the Superbike class. Troy Corser piloting.
Yup, you're correct! Someone mentioned that earlier and I responded - we even sold one of the WSBK bikes ourselves, can't believe I forgot about it!
I’ve never seen one in person, but they look kinda big and bulky. Are they?
Also curious how they ride- specifically is the fuel injection reliable and smooth?
Sounds just like my 955i