56 hp / 41.2 kW
Power
54 Nm
Torque
198 kg
Weight
554 ccm
Displacement
175 km/h
Top Speed
€ 6,999
Price (DE)
The Benelli Tornado 550 is a fully faired middleweight supersport powered by a 554cc parallel twin with a 270° crank, producing 56 hp at 8,250 rpm and 54 Nm at 5,500 rpm. The engine sits in a steel trellis frame, with a 41mm Marzocchi USD fork up front and a central monoshock at the rear; radially mounted Brembo four-piston calipers bite dual 320mm front discs. Standard equipment includes a 5-inch TFT colour display with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, traction control, two riding modes (Normal, Sport), cornering-optimised Bosch ABS and a tyre-pressure monitoring system. It weighs around 198 kg wet, has a 790mm seat height and comes in Gres White, Midnight Black and Tech Silver.
Model Details
| Limited Edition | No |
| Lifecycle | new |
Model Info
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | Sport-oriented riders, newcomers and returning riders to the supersport class, fans of nimble and affordable middleweight sports bikes |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Parallel twin (inline twin), four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 270° crank |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 554 ccm |
| Bore x Stroke | 70.5 x 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Power | 56 hp |
| Power (kW) | 41.2 kW |
| Power at RPM | 8,250 rpm |
| Torque | 54 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 5,500 rpm |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5+ |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Slipper (anti-hopping) clutch |
Performance
| Top Speed | 175 km/h |
| Power-to-Weight | 0.3 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Steel trellis frame |
| Front Fork | USD telescopic fork (Marzocchi), 41 mm |
| Fork Brand | Marzocchi |
| Fork Diameter | 41 mm |
| Front Travel | 110 mm |
| Front Suspension Adj. | fully adjustable |
| Rear Shock | Monoshock |
| Shock Brand | Marzocchi |
| Rear Travel | 125 mm |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Preload and rebound adjustable |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 2 |
| Front Disc Size | 320 mm |
| Front Caliper | 4-piston radial monobloc (Brembo) |
| Front Brake Brand | Brembo |
| Rear Disc Size | 260 mm |
| Rear Caliper | 2-piston |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | 2-channel cornering ABS (Bosch) |
| ABS Brand | Bosch |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 790 mm |
| Wet Weight | 198 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 L |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 160/60-17 |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Mode Count | 2 |
| Mode Names | Normal, Sport |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Quickshifter | No |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | 5-inch TFT colour display with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi |
| Display Size | 5 " |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED |
| DRL | Yes |
Price & Availability
| Price Germany | 6,999 € |
| Price per HP | 125 €/hp |
| Market Launch | 2025 (Europe), July 2026 (USA) |
| Colors | Gres White, Midnight Black, Tech Silver |
| A2 Compatible | Yes |
| A2 Power | 35 kW |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Modern 554cc 270° parallel twin with 56 hp, high-quality chassis (Marzocchi USD fork, radial Brembo brakes), extensive electronics (5-inch TFT, traction control, riding modes, cornering-optimised ABS, TPMS), distinctive design with three colour options
Weaknesses
- German price still to be confirmed at announcement, full 41 kW version not A2-compliant, Benelli dealer network limited in some markets
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