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Benelli Tre-K 899

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Make Model

Benelli Tre-K 899

Year

2010 - 11

Engine

Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity

898 cc / 54.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke 88 x 49.2 mm
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Lubrication Wet sump

Induction

Electronic injection with 3 throttle bodies 53 mm
Exhaust With catalytic converter and oxygen sensor

Ignition 

Digital - inductive type via electronic engine management
Electric Electric

Max Power

78 kW / 105 hp @ 10000 rpm

Max Torque

74.5 Nm / 55 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Clutch Wet, multiplate

Transmission 

6 Speed 
Final Drive Chain
Frame

Decomposable, front steel trestle, rear aluminium alloy casting

Rake

24°

Trail

95 mm / 3.7 in

Front Suspension

50 mm Marzocchi non-adjustable forks
Front Wheel Travel 150 mm / 5.9 in

Rear Suspension

Sachs monoshock, adjustable for preload and damping

Rear Wheel Travel 144 mm / 5.7 in

Front Brakes

2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston caliper

Rear Brakes

Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre

120/70-17

Rear Tyre

180/55-17
Dimensions Length: 2183 mm / 84.9 in
Width:     850 mm / 33.5 in
Height:  1320 mm / 52.0 in
Wheelbase 1515 mm / 60.0 in
Seat Height 840 mm / 33.0 in

Dry Weight

215 kg / 474 lbs
Wet Weight 240 kg / 529 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

20.7 Litres / 5.5 US gal

Fuel Reserve

4 Litres / 1.1 US gal
Top Speed 255 km/h / 140 mph
Colours Silver/green, Black, White/black
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Features
“Outside the known limits”
A fully new bike for a new way of ride from the research and development department.
A new product for exclusive adventures.

Frame
The frame is designed to resist every shock in any situation.
An easy ride and sensitivity to reactions were the targets of Benelli’s technicians during the project.
New geometry for new adventures.

Front radiator
The new position of the radiator allows high thermal exchanges at low speed and during off road use. All made to improve reliability .
The new frame is suited to the new requirements.
The new shape guarantees an easy ride and a ride neutrality, both being unique features for a bike in this class.

Rear suspension
The rear end is designed to guarantee the best stability and the easiest way to ride without loosing comfort or suspension reaction.

Review:

Benelli describes its Tre-K 899 as an entry-level sports-tourer, and by the Italian firm’s standards that’s exactly what it is. Along with the 899 TNT, the Tre-K has the smallest engine and lowest price in Benelli’s range of triples. And, like its big brother, the 1130 Tre-K, the new 899 is a relaxed alternative to the naked TNT.

But you’ve only got to hook a leg over the 899’s tall seat and hit the starter button, bringing the 12 valve triple to life with a malicious burble from the underseat silencer, to realise Benelli’s definitions differ from those of most other firms. By the time you’ve howled through the gears and flicked through a few bends, it’s clear the new Tre-K is no sports-touring softie but a sweethandler big on three-cylinder character.

That said the downsized Tre-K does have some long-distance credentials. It’s closely based on the 1130 Tre-K, the first new model launched after ailing Benelli was taken over by Chinese giant Qiang Jiang in 2005. Like that bike, the 899 combines Benelli’s familiar aluminium and tubular steel frame with more relaxed steering geometry, increased suspension travel and a half-fairing with an adjustable screen.

The motor is a mildly detuned version of the smaller TNT’s 898cc, liquid-cooled motor. New camshafts and revised injection mapping combine to boost low-rev power while reducing the peak output from 120bhp to 106bhp at 10,000rpm. Benelli claim the 899K’s touring ability is enhanced by its leaner-burning engine, giving better fuel economy than the thirsty 899 TNT. Whatever, the detuned three-pot motor is brilliantly flexible, pulling from 2000rpm with the stomp you’d expect of a bigger engine. Accelerating out of bends with about 5000rpm on the tacho, the Benelli hauls hard, helped by a sweet-shifting six-speed box. Top speed’s about 140mph; fast enough for most.