Bmw R 1100 S vs Benelli Tornado 1130
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1100 S vs Benelli Tornado 1130. Bmw R 1100 S: 98 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1100 S
Benelli Tornado 1130
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
161 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
115 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
260 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
215 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
98 hp @ 7,500 rpm
161 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
115 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
260 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1100 S
7.5/10
"A rewarding, characterful sportbike that rewards patient, mechanical owners."
Pros
+Distinctive torquey boxer character
+Excellent high-speed stability
+Strong parts availability still
Cons
−Throttle bodies need frequent sync
−Spline shaft wear costly
−Muted front-end feedback
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
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