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Small super sports car for new generations of motorcyclists. Tornado 400 is the Benelli fairing designed to meet the needs of young riders, capable of guaranteeing fun, performance and reliability in all conditions. A dynamic, light and extremely easy to handle motorcycle, which sees technical solutions developed by Benelli R&D exclusively for this small sports car, starting from a completely new beating heart, an unprecedented frame geometry and the use of the single-sided swingarm. A motorbike with a bold, modern, engaging design, enhanced by sleek lines and clip-on handlebars, typical of sports motorbikes, designed to wink at the riders of tomorrow.
The engine, a parallel twin, four-stroke, 399 cc, designed specifically for the Tornado 400, is capable of releasing a power of 47.6 HP
(35.0 kW) at 10000 rpm, with a peak torque of 38 Nm (3.9 kgm) at 8000 rpm. Thanks to a ratio between stroke (51.8mm) and bore (70mm diameter) of a super-square engine, which defines a displacement of 399cc, it is in fact capable of revving up to over 10,000 rpm, obtaining the performance of a true sports car. The double overhead camshaft distribution, 8 valves, operated by a silent chain on the right side, follows the traditional Benelli scheme, precise and reliable. The new generation cylinder head has been designed to improve efficiency from both a fluid dynamic and thermal point of view, compared to previous engines. On the transmission side we find a light and compact 6-speed gearbox, combined with a clutch with torque servo and anti-slipper, which allows for smoother gear changes.
The chassis features a frame made of tubes and steel plates bolted to the base and to the engine head so that their structure contributes to the overall rigidity of the frame, thus reducing dimensions and weight useful for obtaining a fluid, light and agile ride in every condition.
The suspension department is entrusted at the front to an upside-down fork with 37 mm diameter legs, with a travel of 115 mm, while at the rear we find a new single-sided aluminum swingarm, with progressive link and central single shock absorber with adjustable preload spring (wheel travel of 141mm), which made it possible to reduce the weight of the unsprung masses, making it easier to enter curves.
The 17" aluminum alloy wheels have a very modern design and are fitted with 110/70 tires at the front and 150/60 at the rear. The brakes are entrusted at the front to a double semi-floating disc of 300mm in diameter, with radial master cylinder and two-piston floating caliper, while at the rear there is a 240mm diameter disc with double-piston floating caliper. ABS present.
Tornado 400 features a latest generation full-LED double polyellipsoidal overlapping headlight unit, capable of offering maximum visibility in all conditions. The instrumentation is entrusted to a 5" TFT color display with remote control on the handlebar, which has a Bluetooth connection to connect to the phone showing incoming calls and notifications. Furthermore, by downloading an application on your mobile phone and connecting via wi-fi, it will be possible to transform your motorbike's dashboard into a navigator. Also present is the TPMS function for tire pressure control. This little sports car is also equipped with a USB socket.
