Benelli TNT 600 GT

Overview

Benelli TNT 600GT is an impressive Kawasaki Versys 650 rival in India. Only these two brands have a typical tourer placed at such impressive price point or else, one needs to consider highly expensive Triumph Tiger, BMW F750GS or Ducati Multistrada in India. The motorcycle shares its engine with Benelli TNT 600i but visually, it comes with large number of changes at all ends. Even its frame feel different due to hidden front section under the fairing but remains exactly the same. All black finished frame parts of Benelli TNT 600i are now available in metallic finish on TNT 600GT.

The motorcycle is made with an intention of long distance riding, truly visible through its comfortable, fully padded seats and air deflecting fairing / windscreen and 27 liters of usable fuel tank. You can achieve almost 550 kms of highway riding before getting the bike some more fuel. Not most bikes have the capability to return such impressive full fuel tank value in this segment. Benelli TNT 600GT has also taken into account serious power requirements of highway riders as one can utilize 85.07 BHP of maximum power to achieve better overtaking and high speed short interval riding.

Unlike TNT 600i with huge dual exhausts, 600GT comes with underbelly unit for better weight distribution. Front suspension duties are handled by 50mm USD forks while rear end is using a monoshock. TNT 600GT weighs 243 kg and comes with fixed panniers for ease of luggage handling. Front dual disc and rear single disc brake offers ABS for safe braking in all conditions. Superbike spec 180 section rear wheel helps in achieving better traction level on the highway. Sharing most components with TNT600i, 600GT can be safely called the most affordable middleweight tourer of India. It even shares the instrument console with TNT600i.