Benelli TNT 150i

Engine and gearbox

The Benelli TNT 150i uses a 150cc single-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four valves, a single overhead camshaft and electronic fuel injection. It is air-cooled. Benelli quotes 9.8 kW (about 13.1 hp) at 9,000 rpm and 12 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm, with a 9.8:1 compression ratio. Power goes through a five-speed gearbox, a wet multi-plate clutch and a chain. Unusually for a bike at this price, it has both electric and kick starting, so a weak battery will not leave you stranded. Benelli’s quoted top speed is 100 km/h.

Size and practicality

The bike is 2,050 mm long, 810 mm wide and 1,065 mm tall, with a 1,360 mm wheelbase. Seat height is 780 mm, which should suit most Pakistani riders, and ground clearance is a generous 190 mm for speed breakers and broken roads. Benelli lists a kerb weight of 134 kg and a maximum load of 185 kg. The 13.5-litre fuel tank is large for a 150cc bike, which helps on longer intercity rides. Benelli does not publish a fuel economy figure for this model.

Chassis and equipment

The TNT 150i sits on a steel trellis frame, a design usually found on bigger Benelli models. It rides on 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels with a 100/80-17 front tyre and a 130/70-17 rear. Braking is by a 260 mm front disc and a 240 mm rear disc; Benelli does not mention ABS. The front suspension has 110.5 mm of travel and the rear uses a single shock with 40 mm of travel. Benelli’s Pakistan website lists two colours: White and Black.

Warranty

Benelli’s Pakistan website does not publish warranty terms for the TNT 150i, so buyers should ask the dealer for the warranty period and free service schedule in writing before paying. Booking terms such as the advance payment and delivery time also vary by dealer, so confirm them at the same time.

Which version to buy

There is only one version of the TNT 150i, priced at Rs 830,000 ex-factory, so the only choice is colour. In our opinion, this is the bike for a rider who wants a 150cc commuter that looks and feels more premium than the usual Honda and Suzuki options, with fuel injection and disc brakes at both ends. The trade-off is price: it costs far more than locally made 150cc bikes, and spare parts and resale are less predictable. If you can stretch your budget, the 180S adds liquid cooling and a six-speed gearbox.