Benelli TNT 300 vs Kawasaki Z250 : Review : PowerDrift
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มี.ค. 2015
- The TNT 300 is Benelli’s youngest son trying to prove it’s mettle in this competitive segment. Is this the new versatile bike that solve’s the ‘All-in-one’ situation? We at PowerDrift took it for a spin and this is what we have to say!
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@reuben dias: We shall speak for ourself. Our test rider is a trained racer, and a National Champion too! We test using the vbox in a standard testing condition! Rest assured you can rely on those numbers!
not trying to spam you ,but can we please have the tnt25 review in depth !
thank you !
Didn't mentioned the Top Speed Bro
IMO too many motorcyclists are becoming too hung up on grossly over-powered bikes that are useless unless you own a race-track. Smaller bikes are light and quick handling and best of all you can zing through a few gears without going 200 mph into the rocks. Low purchase price and good mpg is nice too, and you get a lot of bike for the money.
gwwayner That is what an informed market does to you! Spot on!
Motoring here in India is still in its nascent stage especially in this genre! Hopefully better minds shall prevail!
I recently had taken the tnt 300 for a test ride and if anyone is unable to make a choice regarding this bike, i would say: "Please, do yourself a favour and take that test ride!"
Here are my impressions:
Looks & Basic features:
Pictures dont do justice since this really is a big bike. Coming from the old pulsar 150 (2002), i could feel a world of difference in the size and sheer mass of the bike. It looks smart with nice sculpted edges, bulb like headlamp up front. The brake levers and even the screws are anodized and feel good to look at. Tacho is analogue and the speedo is digital with engine temperature/time shown by default. Button quality is acceptable but it could have been implemented better. PS: It comes with hazard lights. It comes with LED indicators and tail lamps. Throttle will need to be wrung quite a bit back and might make a lot of people wish they had robotic arms.
Weight & Other comments:
At 196kgs laden with all fluids, this isnt a light bike. However you wont feel this weight while riding. The tank is a good 16L tank with a good amount of bulk up front adding to its macho italiano look. Overall, it looks like a nice quality product. The bike is shod with 120/160 pirelli angel STs. A nice set of tyres, this.
Concerns:
There seem to be a few concerns i have with the fit and finish.
=The headers could take a beating from stones which could be picked up by the tyres,
during monsoons, the low slung exhaust could get submerged (one of my biggest fears). Then there is a bigger gripe: ABS or rather, the lack of it.
= The horn is positioned really near to the radiator, i wonder if heat has a chance of killing it.
=No idea about the illumination provided by the headlamp
=Doesnt have a main stand (:P)
Ride impressions:
Comfortable seating for the rider. The legs have to go slightly behind than normal due to the footpeg positioning. Gear shifts are smooth but i had trouble bringing the bike to neutral (again, a personal issue). The bike does get hot in summer and you'll see 100 degrees on the MID quite frequently. The radiator kicks in at 90 degrees or thereabouts and you do feel this hot air swirling in between your thighs. God save you if you decide to ride with bermudas, you'll have a weird looking patch down there. I felt the routing of the heat out of the radiator could have been done somehow. Keeping in mind this is a naked, i'll let that slip.
Throttle response is crisp, i didnt feel the bike wanting to lift off into space as i wrung the throttle as i expected quite a bit of shunt. The bike isn't for the speed monster but rather, for someone who enjoys riding the bike with a great deal of calm and has a liking towards that lack of wobble or vibration. The duke pulls like no tomorrow but this is a bike that'll let you enjoy 'today'. This must be because those twin cylinders have dual O2 sensors(one on each header). It isnt extremely smooth though. I did observe two flat spots in torque delivery in the 3rd and 4th gear suggesting they were pretty tall. Couldn't go 5th/6th gear courtesy of test riding in the city. Overall, its a great bike for the city and seems like itll make a great tourer. The bonus comes along in the form of that lovely exhaust note from those twin cylinders with that 360 degree crank.
+Rohit s That is some summary comrade. Impressive :)
I really wish i could tag along with you guys on your reviews lol. There isn't a lot of activity down here with regards to reviews. I just decided to put this up since i just made my mind regarding this particular bike. Nothing in the 300 segment offers what this does. N300 - reliability and i could go and say the same about the Yamaha R3 too. The Z250 is quite expensive for what it offers but it is quite the looker. This has a nice posture which for me as a rider is pretty darn comfortable. Duke's seats are a joke and i feel the thickness of the seats could be compared to the thickness of lingerie ( not that i have experience in that department, which explains why i am riding bikes instead). Purely based on my experience on this bike, i'd say this one is mighty good atleast for considering when you are out in the market for a bike.
PS: You guys are the best thing to happen to the Indian motorcycling scene atleast according to me. Your style of reviews seem to appeal to me at least and am pretty certain there are multitudes of others who feel that way too (subscribed on two accounts lol). Also, thanks for your reply. Keep riding!
Thank you man for the information
I'm from China where this TNT is built, because price is lower here Benelli managed to sell a lot of them(still, much less than Suzuki GW250) and I have the chance to see a lot of rider reviews. It has a not-so-good quality reputation and most people consider the Z250 to be a much more balanced bike.
Xie Jim Glad to know we have viewers from China too! The Kawasaki's does enjoy brilliant fit and finish! Surprised to know of the reputation on the TNT.
how much is the price of tnt 300 in china. in usd $ pls. I would import one from China to uae
,I bought one tnt25 which was selling far more expensive then china just because I am a malaysia's chinese buy your own product will rise your economic and technical.
I owned some Chinese bikes, now I have a CF650NK. Would upgrade to an import as soon as I got money for it as they are far less reliable than major brands.
mohammed nawas 3900 USD in China
that 300 looks so big, for that size might as well get a 400/600 street bike
I noticed that your channel is now has Verified sign. Congrats!!!!
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PowerDrift soon you guys will be having a 'silver button' on hitting 1 million subs...
Sigh no silver button yet!
There is nothing that can beat benelli in sound in its class
Triumph
You are adding a good STORY to every review..... which is awesome.... thumbsup :)
PowerDrift pls do a review of Pulsar RS200 soon....
Great video and comparison!!
The Benelli looks amazing in flesh especially with those wide Pirelli tyres. Z250 has too much of fairing for a naked for my liking. I just wish the Benelli was a little lighter though. And I'm just totally sold on the exhaust note of that Benelli. Rev that throttle and you'll jizz in your pants. Great sound from that twin. Now I only wish to get to ride these 2 and put down my money.... on Benelli. Nice cameo by the KTM.
Cheers!
Deep Tech Underground Yes well said! The TNT is on the heavier side but that will only mean much more stability on the highway. Also ABS is missing which as promised should be standard in the next iteration of all Benelli bikes. That sound tops it all. :D
You guys have got some very very nice videos! I am an avid follower of your videos and I have to say I have not been bored by any of them, not even once! Keep 'em coming PD! Cheers from a fellow avid motorcycle enthusiast from the Philippines!
Power drift team are always to the mark. love the perfect blend of music, video and of course the reviews you guy put up in a single video.
I am always waiting for a new video on your channel.
Its always so perfect and dramatic.
You guys make the Adrenalin flow and pump up through the body even if we are not on the bike or in the car.
I am Nimish from Pune would like to meet you guys soon.
Keep up the good work.
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Speed.
Chalo... Finally our guy Akash stopped wetting his bed and has a female pillion rider without any back aches... Nice video... Great job again +PDArmy...
Had been waiting for this review for a very long time.
Its very short though. I wish I could see you ride the bike and scrape it till u get the sparks out.
Was expecting more from the exhaust note.
You guys are brilliant and no one comes even close to you
I want another big review for this bike 😊☺☺
You guys are awesome
Great job as usual guys!!!
When is the rc 390 review coming ?? :p
Up tight is it!! haha.. I had asked for it and u gave it. Thanks a ton for this review! Cheers!!
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@powerdrift...Best motorcycle reviews !!!!! Love u guys !! keep rocking...
It is prettier than the Z250.
Aha! What else do you like more?
the quality of your videos is insanely good man, get you own tv show!!
jamn610 Damn! Can't afford those kind of budgets!
I don't know how many times i watched ur videos again and again ,u people r awesome guys Luv u
Thanks Pradeep. Share this video ahead and spread the joy! :)
Nice comparison between the two!
Can't wait for the Pulsar RS200 review! *-*
what bike should i buy around 2.5 lack to 3 lack with power n roadgrip n stability....
please sugest me please....
previous bike i have fzs v2
I've been following your videos since PTR. It's amazing how much you have improved in this 3 years.
In that moment, your review was the main reason I bought a 200NS and not an R15 (not my first bike... not by an inch... but in my country Bajaj was not a well known brand yet, and your review convinced me of the quality of their new products)
Now I ride a Yamaha FZ6R, and you're assisting me again... but now in the decision of changing my car.
Can't wait for the moment when you start reviewing other kind of products, so I can buy with the backup of PD reviews (helmets? jackets? aftermarket maybe?)
Oh! And "the hand" of PD goes way around the globe... greetings from Santiago, Chile!
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PowerDrift Nice to find that you also read every comment on your channel.I can tell that you have some very loyal fans in my country. India's best bikes are taking over the market here in Chile, and you are the best source of information about the new models for us.
Pulsar 200NS and Duke 200 are always disputing the first places in the -200cc national championships, so lots of potential buyers watch your videos trying to get some "user POV" about this and other bikes.
I wish you could see how much expectation we have here for the 400cc Pulsars, now that 390RC has arrived our country.
I'm focused in other kind of bikes right now (+650cc), but there are lots of fans waiting for those bikes.
(By the way, here in our country, Bajaj users are very hardcore about defending the brand in comparison with Dukes, little Yamahas and other bikes... they're nuts... we call them "Pulsar Lovers", hahaha)
I really like your videos. The production team is really good. Keep it up. Also the quality of the reviews is very good. I would suggest that you also put up the trail length and torque curve figures from the manufacturers.
Pradeep Anchan And for that we would need a dyno which right now is not really accessible! :(
Awesome video !!! Expecting 300 cc comparison after launch of bajaj pulsar ss
The long awaited video.... Thanks PowerDrift for making this video....
Akash Sharma Thank you Akash. :D
Awesome review !!!! Love the story mode !!!
Shark Boy We are glad you did. :D
Sarge, can you give some more details about the advantage/disadvantage of an offset monoshock? does it hamper stability or maybe some suspension issue with a pillion onboard? I would spend for this bike only for the diff character it has compared to other similar segment bikes. Being approx 37bhp does the bike feel underpowered with 190kgs?
redicolusly awesome !!!!
Waiting for your reviews on TNT 25 and Hornet 160r
+Chanabasayya Ghatawalimath Thank you comrade! This is one of our old videos! How about this - bit.ly/TheDhoomBike
Beautiful editing & beautiful video .... As always 🍺🍺
Test rode this bike today, honestly speaking it's a Chinese bike end to end. Not to go with the reputation of Italian background. Am very disappointed with the performance, throttle response is very low and ergonomics is shockingly bad. Clutch is very hard, Am not sure how reliable are the benneli disc breaks. I highly recommend to test ride the bike before buying. Benneli is trying to fool ppl by doing gimmicks like it sold 100 bikes in 90 days. Bike's performance doesn't justify the exhaust. Overall a big let down.
That was a really good review.. I rode the tnt 300.. My Frnd's bike while I went for a long ride with my group.. It's soooooo damn comfy, the seat.. It's no as urgent as the Duke 390 but perfect highway tool.. The power is a bit on the lazy part.. Gotta rev past 5k-6k rpm to get the bump.. Pirelli angel tyres does its job really well.. Way to go powerdrift #pdarmy.. Sagar it was pleasure meeting u during the 390 track day at chennai.. My happiness had no ends at all.. Once again all the best powerdrift
+naveen kum Those are kind words Naveen. Thank you so very much :D
+PowerDrift anytime man
Another superb vid from you guys. Well done.
wozza59 Cheers there!
A bike review with Shirt & pants... Never thought I'll see this.. 😊
Truth be told, we had a tough time recording it :p #Hysteria
And where are all these awesome roads where you test these bikes. A ride there seems lovely!!
saurabhvinchoo Our secret underground facility which is not so secret anymore. :P
Can you post a review of Benelli TNT 25...
Sir benelli TNT 300 and kawasaki z300 who's the best bike for drag racing 🏁
great review PowerDrift !
still waiting for ur IBW coverage n that song
:P
does the bike really sounds like a inline four?
rider 93 Firstly thank you, secondly the song shall soon be featured in our top music section soon and thirdly, HELL YEAHHH!
In a parallel twin, both pistons reach top dead center at the same time.
In a parallel twin where the pistons move up and down at the same time, the crankshaft angle is 360 degrees.
First of all, TenHut where are you??
and then.. What a review! Truly amazing and informative as well.
Surajit Majumdar TenHut is having an extra marital affair with his Aprilia! Last spotted gazing at her headlight in a nearby garden. Secondly, thank you. :D
Lolz!.. haha .. :D
only because of your rivew I bought the benelli TNT 300 and this Italian baby is absolutely amazing
+sourav dash That is great. We're glad to know that. Cheers! :)
good review... i am expecting a review on HD breakout.. any ways..thumps up ..
All powerdrift videos are superb mann..editing and all stuff is MIND BLOWING...😎😎😎
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ninja300 vs benelli300
which is the best to buy ??
Awesome review
lovely review ... Good job guys
Justin Murupel Thank you so very much. :)
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About this video ( already liked & shared) the theme is very nice . when the guy wakes up past the alarm for his office and up so early and ready for his weekend ride !
Keep the spirit going and pass the fire onto every rider!! Live, Ride!
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could you please do a comparsion video on benelli 1130 and z900
Nicely done...Guys a review of Pulsar 220F if u cld do wld be great.!
great !! cant wait either...u guys are terrific...
+Jordan Lopez Thank you Jordan. Do subscribe to our channel for more :)
would the inverted forks cause any problems on Indian roads ? Feel dirt and sludge might enter
ThankGod , you uploaded new video/episode of powerdrift. :)
Gagandeep Singh Looks like God loves motorcycles. ;)
Hehehehehe lol even , i think Yumraaj should use this bike for taking souls of person after death to take them from earth to swarag/narak instead of 'yumraaj ka bhainsa'
Even i too love Bikes and Cars , but i want to purchase it by my own money instead of my dad's money. But my badluck, i am not having job right now.
Great review.
Muthiah MS Then do remember to share this ahead! :)
I wish the design had a bit more zing. Doesn't look bad by any means but not as exciting as it's older siblings.That bumble bee look on the bigger bikes looks much better.Not to mention that weight...more than some of the fully faired bikes..This bike sounds sweet but has a long way to go.DSK need to price it a lil more aggressively seeing it goes against the 390 and z250 .
As always Great review guys !
"The ergos are nice an uptight"??!!!!
Surely i have to test the bike now..... :P
Great review guyz ...
Keep up the good work !!!!!:D
Issac Jacob You nearest Benelli showroom awaits you. Do let us know how you felt riding the mini tornado!
waited for this video in the planet near Gargantua. :P
waiting is so much easier there !!
Great work guys , keep 'em coming!! (Y)
Kuldeep Singh Bisht We send a mini Tornado to get you back! :P How was the journey astride it?
never knew that this one had a 160 rear and that too a pirelli!! wow really well man!! gr8 bike
+Karthick Jayaraman that will reduce acceleration and top speed & agility as well.. whats more worse that losing cornering clearance as well!! 🙁🙁
+Karthick Jayaraman even i planned installing 160 on the rc but after hearing this i decided to keep the stock size!! even sarge installed a pirelli (there is a pic on fb) but he said metz is way better than pirelli (specific rc tyre the rosso corsa) there is a ratio and only in that ratio u can increase ur tyre size.. anything less (karizma) and anything more (tnt 25 with 160 pireli) will affect other parameters of u bike!! 👍👍
+Karthick Jayaraman there is one but costly way of doin it.. install lightweight forged rims.. and then add those tyre.. but even then u'll lose on corn clearance and thats not cool!! so better invest in other mods!! like remaps..wraps .. etc etc which will make it look cooler and go faster!! i really luv the 300 ps: wasnt fortunate enough to buy one!! 😶
Thank you!!
Love you Power dirift
i loved the video but looks too short, do add more details and slow,
Look too fast and a drag race would better
love you guys
please tell me which 1 best Benelli TNT 300 or KTM Duke 390
Hey can u please review the triumph thruxton.
Beautiful video.....loved it.......great consumer advice guys....a request though (plz show more of the shots where in the bikes r taking corners like in your old videos....works like a gem)..lol
ALEXIUS CARVALHO Someone out here is a corner junkie it seems. Lol, this is just the beginning to a roller coaster 2015. Stay tuned. :D
PowerDrift
lol yup i am...learnt cornering by watching pd on youtube....i always try to imitate sargent .......scraped the edges of 2 good shoes while trying to do it...... :P
No no no! Please don't try this without expert guidance, do remember the track and the schools are the place to learn and practise!
PowerDrift
yes i understand that n i do this on closed roads near my place.......nobody goes there normally......its almost always empty....i dont have any schools or tracks nearby.....n even if they were i doubt i could afford it.......XD
Hoping for a review of the 2020 version of this bike
Seriously you guys have set a Benchmark in 2 wheeler reviews ..... Kudos to the Videography and Editing team for making them so eye catching.... Ever thought of airing a channel over Television?... or launch episodes with a channel vendor?......
Md Alauddin And we shall try to surpass our own benchmark each time with our videos. Cheers! :)
You guys are really insane. You've just made my day. I got goosebumps at 1.18..
Well, how about we amplify that feeling?
bit.ly/D3VIL
Ohh..yeah.. Very much..
PD... you guys always comes up with some great screenplays and storyline ups for your reviews. Best sounding bike upto 500cc and with proper exhaust it may sound like a 13B rotory engine (tokyo Drift - Han's rx7). Little bit down on power but a way more up in price.
Vijay Sheel Thanks a million mate. :D It truly is a great sounding bike and it is on par on pricing when it comes to its competitors.
Waiting for pulsar rs200 review... Gonna buy it once you guys give your approval ...
Love your show,you guys are the best :)
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is the bike good compared to its rivals in the same category..please. i am planning buy this bike and i need to know if its worth it..
when we will see the review of benelli tornado 302. I would also like to know the launch date of the same mentioned above
That was hilarious in the end Hahah but good one guys. I'd go for the TNT. Ciao!
Thx benelli 300 doesnt have gear indicator in the screen , is that right ?
Please make video of Honda CBR250r repsol 2015
u guys doing great job
Pranav Ak And we shall continue doing so. :)
Hi PD army... Please suggest me which one of these is best according to you
1. TNT 300
2. YAMAHA R3
3. NINJA 300/250
cheers guys
Dang... I wanna get me some of those Alpinestars gear.
I have heard that spare parts for Benelli takes a lot of time to delivered. If something is broken it takes weeks to get the part replaced. Is it true?
Yet another amazing video! Keep up the good work guys... I'd prefer the Z250 though to be honest.!
Ansh Malvankar Yeah, pros of being an established brand in India. The TNT will catch up soon.
PowerDrift I'd love to see an updated version with a bit more power output!
Which bike is better ninja 300,benelli 300 or hyosung 250
Awesome as always...!!! ;)
I am waiting for your review on Benelli 302R
You guys are awesome, you should start a podcast.
imgooley Lol! Someday, we shall. :D
can u tell me about its service cost and parts??
Awesome like always PD. Keep going
Mrunmay Kumbhare Thank you. :)
The first 1 minute 15 seconds had nothing to do with the video whatsoever 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sir plz make a review on banily TNT 25 we are huge fans of yours channel 🙏🙏🙏
was waiting for benelli 300 review from powerdrift.... though i was expecting a comprehensive review,,, is it possible for you guys to come up with a more detailed review of this bike?
amar singh Have we missed out on something bud? We would love to hear from the #PDArmy
Great video PD team as always!! :D. The Benelli TNT 300 is good but what surprised me was that even though the difference in power and torque figures between the two rides, the Z250 managed to be better in terms of acceleration ( And I say in terms of acceleration as that's what you expect from a naked bike than top speed). The only things i found the TNT 300 to be good is the sound it produces. More similar to that of a four cylinder bike than a twin and also the Pirelli Tyres that comes along with it as opposed to the IRC in the Kawasaki is much much better. The Kawasaki still has my heart but the pricing of the Z250 is too much and I'd rather add an extra 60k and get a Ninja 300. Nevertheless my preference when it comes to naked beasts is the Duke 390 as it's much more affordable and it's roar gives me the adrenaline rush i need. Then again that's just me :P
Sethu Murali Very well laid out Sethu! Although, it might not be as good looking as the Z250, it sure is one cracker of a machine. P.S. It sounds effing brilliant! :)
PowerDrift thanks for the reply and I hope to check one out soon enough :D
Hello PowerDrift :)
i am planing to buy a 250cc bike,please suggest be the best one in that segment.
except the KTM series.
i have z250 in my mind how will that be?
others are open to suggest:)
Thank you
Kindly make a review on TNT Benneli 25
Plz do a comparison video between tnt25 & Fz 250 or tnt25 & duke250
Thanks for the suggestion Aswin, we shall try to compare those bikes. :)
Maybe you guys should try to get your shows on TV Channels and become huge. But when you're at that stage, please don't forget your humble youtube audience.
-a fan from Australia
Visbalalam We shall never ever forget our peeps! Your support has got us here. :D
You should have got us tickets for the World Cup finals. :P
tnt 300 is good for beginner bike?
Hi sir
Can you make reviews on benelli tnt 25......
I want to review from your team...
Only your team can give us best information about this Benelli product....
I love your team.... Always ROCK... 👍👌✌
Thank you.
I really don't get why the manufacturers don't offer ABS in bikes having an engines bigger than 200cc.......... One should prioritize safety over performance
Talking about the review.....
Great work guys...... Sergeant ..... Ur expressions when u were introducing the competitors of TNT300 where hilarious..... 😄😄
I love the way Benelli provides great levels of customization for the suspension.....
The bike looks gorgeous in flesh....
And frame+ offset spring do grab attention of a bike enthusiast
But headlights appear a bit similar to Duke's
Overall, a great bike and great review...... 👌👍😃
Keep up the good work
PS- How about u answer the common question of an common man, ie, Kitna deti hai.....
😋😄😄
Subodh Ranjan DSK has promised that the new iteration of Benelli bikes will have ABS! As of now, we just keep our fingers crossed. :)
Amazing review Sagar, but i was expecting a bit more of in depth comparison with the Z250. I'm planning on buying the TNT 300 but a bit confused as the Z looks much much better and corners well. Which one do you suggest?
Might I suggest ninja 300, better than both
Review is incomplete until Sergeant rides the bike ... :D
omprakash bag Well, we couldn't show Sagar with his girlfriend. ;) #IfYouKnowWhatWeMean
Can u do a review in yamaha's MT series?..MTs are pretty..but wil they do better than its competitors?
By the way , mileage ?? Will it give 25 kmpl ??