Benelli Tre 1130 K (2006)
Why should you stop when the road ends? We live on the same horizon, but we have different views. That’s Benelli’s answer to the riders who go further!
Arguably the most ‘complete’ motorcycle from Benelli in modern times. It may be ironic that the best bike this Italian firm, which is steeped in racing history, has built isn’t a superbike, but the Benelli Tre K is a superb, Multistrada-esque, do-anything, all-purpose street motorcycle and it really is very, very good.
Engine
Big Benellis have rasping in-line-three-cylinder engines and the Tre K is no different. Its 1030cc motor is also used in the Café Racer, TNT and Tornado but for the Tre K is retuned for mid-range usability. As well as making a beautiful high-pitched racket like a NASCAR on helium when you thrash it, there’s a nice spread of usable power right through the rev-range too.
Ride and Handling
One of the things that makes the Benelli Tre K so good is its versatility on the road. An upright riding position, soft suspension, comfy seat and decent wind protection make it easy to live with but it also rewards when you want to play. The Benelli Tre K's supple suspension offers lots of control and the chassis won’t go all wobbly at the knees during bouts of hard riding.
Equipment
Standard fare is on par with the Benelli Tre K’s closest rival: the Ducati Multistrada. There are no real juicy gadgets or ABS but you get a decent half-fairing with adjustable screen to keep off windblast on long journeys, and there are panniers and sat nav available as options.
Quality and Reliability
There are plenty of nice touches on the Benelli Tre K such as a beautifully made tubular steel frame and swingarm, the styling is funky and quality items like Marzocchi forks, Brembo brakes and an Extreme Tech rear shock come as standard. With new management, a new UK importer and stricter quality control, Benelli is addressing reliability problems of old.
Value
Costing £8349 the Benelli Tre K is a lot of bike for the money. It’s fun, easy to ride and versatile; the badge on the tank adds extra kudos too. This could be the bike that takes Benelli forward into the 21st Century.
Model: Benelli Tre-K 1130 2006
General Information
Category: Touring
ENGINE
Type: 1130 cc, water cooled, 3 - cylinders in line, 4-stroke
Bore x stroke (mm): 88 mm x 62 mm
Compression ratio: 11.9:1
Valves: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel system: electronic injection with 1 injector per cylinder
Ignition: single coil inductive discharge electronic ignition
Power: 123.4 hp (92 kW) @ 9000 rpm
Torque: 115 Nm (84.8 ft. lbs) @ 6250 rpm
Lubrication system: wet sump
TRANSMISSION
Clutch: dry clutch
Gearbox: 6 speed
Ratios: 1e 14/39, 2nd 18/35, 3th 21/32, 4th 23/30, 5th 24/28, 6th 25/26
Primary drive: 44/79
Final drive: Chain, 16/34
Starting system: Electronic
CHASSIS
Frame:mixed solution. Front: ASD steel tube trellis,fastened to boxed rear section, aluminium alloy castings Subframe: aluminium die-cast
Front suspension: Marzocchi 50 mm diameter “upside down” fork, 150 mm travel
Rear suspension: ASD steel tube trellis swingarm with Extreme Technology single shock absorber with adjustable rebound and spring pre-load, 150 mm travel
Rake / Trail: 25 degrees
WHEELS
Wheels: Die-cast aluminium alloy
Front wheel: 3.50 x 17
Rear wheel: 6.00 x 17
Front tyre: 120/70-17
Back tyre: 180/55-17
Front brakes: dual 320 mm discs with 4-piston calipers
Rear brakes: single 240 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
DIMENSIONS
Overall length: 2183 mm (85.9 inches)
Overall width: 850 mm (33.5 inches)
Overall height: 1320 mm (52 inches)
Seat height: 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Wheelbase: 1514 mm (59.6 inches)
Fuel capacity - reserve: 22 l (5.8 gallon US) - 4 l (1.1 gallon US)
Dry weight: 205 kg (451.9 pounds)
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