Benelli TNT 300, 600i, 600 GT, 899, 1130 launched in India

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Italian two-wheeler manufacturer Benelli, in collaboration with Pune-based DSK Motowheels, has announced the launch of five motorcycle models in India.

The range, which consist of the TNT 300, TNT 600i, TNT 600GT, TNT 899 and TNT 1130, is priced between Rs. 2.83 lakh and Rs. 11.81 lakh. All bikes are brought to India through the CKD route and assembled at DSK's facility at Wai in Maharashtra.

Here's a quick look at the various models on offer:

• TNT 300: This is the company's entry-level offering. It is a naked bike, powered by a 300 cc, liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, inline twin-cylinder engine that produces 37 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 27 Nm of torque @ 9000 rpm.
• TNT 600i: This naked bike draws power from a 600 cc, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder engine develops 85.07 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 54.6 Nm of torque @ 10500.
• TNT 600 GT: While the TNT 600i is a naked bike, the TNT 600 GT comes with a fairing. It uses the same engine as the TNT 600i.
• TNT 899: This naked bike has an 899 cc 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder engine that produces 121 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 88 Nm of torque @ 10500 rpm.
• TNT 1130: This naked bike will sit at the top of the company's India line-up. It is powered by a 1131 cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder engine that can put out 158 bhp @ 10200 rpm and 120 Nm of torque @ 8400 rpm.

All bikes come with a 6-speed transmission and disc brakes all round.

Prices (ex-showroom, New Delhi):

• TNT 300 - Rs. 2,83,000
• TNT 600i - Rs. 5,15,000
• TNT 600 GT - Rs. 5,62,000
• TNT 899 - Rs. 9,48,000
• TNT 1130 - Rs. 11,81,000

Benelli has plans to launch the Trek 1130 Amazonas later in the year.