Benelli Tnt 899 vs Kawasaki Z800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Tnt 899 vs Kawasaki Z800. Benelli Tnt 899: 120 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kawasaki Z800: 113 hp @ 10,200 rpm hp, 231 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Tnt 899
Kawasaki Z800
Horsepower (hp)
120 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
88 Nm
83 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
231 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
120 hp @ 9,500 rpm
113 hp @ 10,200 rpm
Torque
88 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, estimated real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Benelli Tnt 899
6.5/10
"Spectacular engine in an unreliable package — buy only with full history."
Pros
+Triple exhaust note addictive
+Strong accessible mid-range torque
+Aggressive styling ages well
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely difficult
−Electrical reliability historically suspect
−Throttle bodies need regular syncing
Kawasaki Z800
8.0/10
"A brilliantly balanced naked that rewards experienced riders without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Addictive inline-four character
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Vibes above 9k rpm
−Fuel economy underwhelming
−No traction control fitted
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