2011 Benelli TNT 1130 Sport

Sitting in the middle of Benelli's TNT 1130 range, the 2011 Benelli TNT 1130 Sport splits the difference between the docile 899 and the fire-breathing R160 above it. This is a big, muscular naked bike built around a distinctive three-cylinder engine, one whose forward-tilted cylinder layout was Benelli's way of centralizing mass and sharpening handling without sacrificing that broad, torquey delivery Italian triples are known for. In practice it means strong midrange pull out of corners and a bike that feels planted rather than twitchy, though it demands respect at higher revs and isn't the easiest machine for a new rider to manage in traffic. The 2011 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year, buyers comparing it to a 2010 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. This tends to attract riders moving up from middleweight nakeds who want distinctive Italian character over Japanese refinement, plus a smaller pool of Benelli collectors drawn to the brand's oddball engineering choices and increasingly scarce parts support.