2017 Benelli TNT 899

Sitting at the top of Benelli's naked bike range, the 2017 Benelli TNT 899 is the grown-up version of the brand's Tornado-derived streetfighter lineup, well above the smaller TNT 125 and BN 302 in both intent and attitude. This is a torquey, in-line triple built for riders who want midrange punch out of corners rather than a peaky top-end rush, and that engine character shapes the whole riding experience — it pulls hard from low RPM and rewards a rider who likes to short-shift and let the motor do the work. The riding position is upright and aggressive without tipping into full sportbike territory, making it a genuinely usable bike for a mix of back roads and daily commuting. There's no special edition or colorway to chase this year, and the 2017 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2016 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. This bike tends to attract riders stepping up from smaller displacement naked bikes who want more midrange character without moving to a full liter-class machine, and it's bought to be ridden, not stored.