Benelli Tornado 1130 vs Suzuki Gsx-r1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Tornado 1130 vs Suzuki Gsx-r1000. 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. Suzuki Gsx-r1000: 202 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2017+ model; earlier generations ~185–192 hp) hp, 203 kg (curb/wet weight, 2017+ model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimted), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Tornado 1130
Suzuki Gsx-r1000
Horsepower (hp)
161 hp
202 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
203 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
161 hp @ 11,000 rpm
202 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2017+ model; earlier generations ~185–192 hp)
Torque
115 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
117 Nm @ 10,800 rpm (2017+ model)
Top Speed
260 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimted)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
203 kg (curb/wet weight, 2017+ model)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
7.0–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; ~12–14 km/L)
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
Suzuki Gsx-r1000
8.5/10
"The benchmark litre bike — buy carefully and you won't regret it."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Explosive top-end power
+Abundant used parts availability
Cons
−Crash damage history common
−Neglected valve clearances costly
−Uncomfortable for daily commuting
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