And ‘the sportiest among the Benelli in the competitive range and was born from the ranks of the Roadster Cup : the R160 was born to run and give adrenaline in abundance, thanks to the inline three-cylinder engine in its most refined. And the engine is the generous heart of R160: This is the inline three-cylinder fitted on other models in the TNT series , but here is his most valid interpretation: far-square with 88 mm bore and stroke of 62, just over 1,130 cc. The new TNT R160 2011 version are on sale for13,900 euros fc , red or white frame with red matte gray titanium frame.
The 6-speed transmission with chain final, but it is the dry clutch, equipped with anti-bounce, and hydraulic control: the anti-hopping allows detached delayed and more decisive, without the risk that the rear of the motorcycle decompose or lose the ideal line.
R160 performance means: maximum power of 157.8 hp to 10200 rev / min , but 120 Nm of torque at 8400 . Data that says a lot about the three-cylinder Benelli, capable of the best stretch as a response to the effectiveness and mid-range that few can boast of engines: engine architecture, fractionation and a job set-up patient and allow accurate at all aficionados of the brand to enjoy this three-cylinder engine at its best, the result of years of development.
As for the chassis, the chassis comprises a main section tubular steel trellis completed by sturdy aluminum plates in the swingarm pivot, which in turn incorporates the essential and effective lattice structure. The struts are made by Marzocchi upside-down 50 mm in diameter, adjustable in all aspects, elastic and hydraulic the same prerogatives (spring preload, hydraulic compression and rebound damping) that comes with the ZF Sachs shock absorber , attached to levers that increase the efficiency of the progressive rear suspension.
The aluminum alloy wheels with five-spoke design, house at the front, on channel 3.50 “, a 120/70 tire into the usual extent, while at the rear, on channel of 6.00″, the driver can choose between 190 / 50 of original equipment and approved two additional measures, 180/55 200/50, well, the latter particularly for use on the track.
The braking system sees two front discs 320 mm diameter Brembo calipers with wave profile, driven by a Brembo radial master cylinder also.Behind the disc is 240 mm in diameter, always with wave profile but with twin piston caliper.
The wheelbase of the R160 sports is real: 1,443 mm , a figure which means agility over mixed routes, speed in entering the curve, emotions for sale in all driving conditions. Behavior also facilitated by the weight contained in 205 kg dry , broken down to 52.6% to 47.4% on the front and rear.
