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Benelli Tre-K 899

Make Model	Benelli Tre-K 899
Year	2013
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 damplng
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

Review

enelli 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.