2018 BENELLI TNT 300 / TNT 600
FIRST TEST
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2018 BENELLI TNT 300 / TNT 600
The Multinational
Middleweight
Switching from the TNT 300 to
the TNT 600 was an adjustment,
to say the least. Again, the larger
TNT is the heaviest in its class, by
39 pounds over its nearest rival,
but nearly 100 pounds heavier
than the TNT 300.
The 600 carries its weight
higher, making it feel bigger and
a bit more cumbersome, despite
actually having a smaller fuel tank
than its little brother. Instead of
having a normal inline four, it has
two parallel twins with a com-
mon crankshaft, and two ECUs.
So, basically two TNT 300s
paired up; no doubt a cost-saving
maneuver. This translated to a
beefier bike to manage when first
pushing off the side stand. The
ergos are definitely set up for a
larger rider than myself. While the
seat height is nearly identical with
the smaller TNT, the 600's saddle
is wider, making the bike more to
manage, but mostly at standstill.
