Benelli Tornado 1130 vs Ktm Rc8
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Tornado 1130 vs Ktm Rc8. Benelli Tornado 1130: 161 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 260 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Ktm Rc8: 173 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8 R variant; base RC8 approx. 155 hp) hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Tornado 1130
Ktm Rc8
Horsepower (hp)
161 hp
173 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
189 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
161 hp @ 11,000 rpm
173 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8 R variant; base RC8 approx. 155 hp)
Torque
115 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
117 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (RC8 R variant)
Top Speed
260 km/h
270 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Benelli Tornado 1130
6.5/10
"Buy it with eyes open or get burned fast."
Pros
+Stunning triple-cylinder soundtrack
+Genuinely exotic styling still
+Strong midrange power delivery
Cons
−Parts sourcing is brutal
−Electrical gremlins plague examples
−Dealer support essentially nonexistent
Ktm Rc8
7.5/10
"A flawed masterpiece that demands commitment, cash, and mechanical sympathy."
Pros
+Thunderous V-twin character
+Stunning KTM visual presence
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
Cons
−Patchy early build quality
−Brutal commuting ergonomics
−Expensive suspension rebuilds
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