BENELLI TNT 1130 Sport (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2005, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli TNT 1130 Sport, a naked sports motorcycle with aggressive design and graphics inspired by superbikes. It was a more sporty version of the TNT 1130 Naked version.

Visually, the bike packed standard features, such as a dual-headlight unit with a small wind deflector, a two-piece dual seat, a three-into-one exhaust system with a silencer under the seat, and five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

A notable innovation, unique in the universal motorcycling world, found on all 2005 TNT models was the possibility of changing the engine's functions by simply pressing a lighted button on the dashboard.

The bike was made around a mix of aluminum and steel frame with a 50 mm inverted Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front, offering 120 mm of travel, and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 115 mm of travel.

The braking power was handled by two 320 mm brake rotors mounted on the front wheel and a 240 mm brake rotor mounted on the rear wheel. The front ones were tied to four-piston calipers, and the rear to a dual-piston caliper.

As for the power figures, the 2005 Benelli TNT 1130 Sport had its soul brought to life by a 1,130cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 130 hp with a peak force at 9,500 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) torque at 7,750 rpm.