2011 Benelli Tornado Tre 1130

Sport riders looking at the 2011 Benelli Tornado Tre 1130 are looking at Pesaro's flagship, the bike that sits at the top of Benelli's sporting range and carries the inline-triple identity the brand has built its modern reputation on. This is a big, physical superbike that wants a rider willing to work the throttle hard and use every bit of that top-end pull rather than short-shift through traffic. The triple configuration gives it a sound and delivery that splits the difference between an inline-four's rush and a twin's midrange shove, and that character is really the whole point of owning one instead of a Japanese literbike. It rewards committed riders on fast, flowing roads or track days more than it suits daily commuting duty. 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. Expect interest from riders who already own a mainstream superbike and want something less common in the paddock, plus Benelli loyalists drawn to a brand with a smaller, more particular following than Ducati or Aprilia.