2021 Benelli TNT 135 Review | Is it better than the GROM?

[@tat2wheelz]

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[@dmvbenelli356]

I love my Benelli 135. I’ve done some mods such as the Werx exhaust, uni air filter, 14t on front and 38t on the rear sprockets and more. I’ve raced a grom with this gearing and a huge gap in between. This bike is definitely better than the grom IMO so I agree with everything you’ve mentioned. This video is spot on.

[@tat2wheelz]

After owning a grom for over a year then now owning this for a bit i can honestly say this is the better bike performance wise. The aftermarket parts will catch up soon as well. Thanks for watching

[@mr.mediocre1271]

With that gearing set up what was your top speed like?

[@paulolucido501]

@@mr.mediocre1271 same question, how's the top speed with this gearing?

[@beardsngears4854]

Nice to see a big guy like me reviewing this. It just doesn't do justice when a 150lb guy reviews it when I weigh 285 like you! 👍👍

[@tat2wheelz]

Thank you very much. I also think most people forget that us bigger folks like to ride minis as well

[@603adventures9]

@@tat2wheelz I love mine I'm 6 4 lmao

[@MarckazoeStvil]

@@603adventures9 Hey there brother! I’m 6ft and 225. I thinking of picking one up next week.

[@MarckazoeStvil]

@@603adventures9 how does your legs fit near the bars?

[@MarckazoeStvil]

@@603adventures9 how does your legs and knees feel On it?

[@techjunkie3916]

I've been looking at these for about 6 months now. I love the color! And you say 65ish @ 280ish? Goodness, I'll be looking to upgrade soon. Great vid! Keep the good content coming

[@tat2wheelz]

Thank you very much. I'm working on a new series for these bikes. Videos will be up soon

[@daleswinehart1783]

How are these to ride on gravel and dirt roads. Where I live there is alot of them. Thanks

[@DroidLocks6971]

This Thing Looks Lime Something Straight Outta The Box

[@tat2wheelz]

It was straight out the box in this video

[@bultacowally]

It may very well be better but it will still never outsell the Grom. The Grom has developed into a status minibike...

[@tat2wheelz]

It was the start of a movement so it will always be top dog. However, others have taken some of the market share. But that is to be expected

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

I had both 21 Grom & the 135. I prefer the Benelli and sold the Grom. Honda gave me the excuse of blocked injectors but the reality was the Benelli was better for me with higher speed limits nearby (no regrets). 4300 Benelli 1yr on roads & was dropped off to my door vs $5000 for Grom with 1yr on roads.

[@STBRetired1]

OK, the Benelli is a Grom clone just like the various Vaders. The problem I see most about the clones are poor quality control issues (welding, cheap metal parts, poor quality bolts etc) and the need to substitute Honda parts into the clone to make it more reliable. So, is the Benelli quality closer to the Vader clones or closer to the Grom quality?

[@tat2wheelz]

Closer to grom quality with an aftermarket parts list that is growing.

[@STBRetired1]

@@tat2wheelz That makes sense now that I look at the prices. A new Grom costs $ 3,400 to $ 3,600. A new Bennelli locally costs $ 3,200 and a new Vader around $ 1,300. Looks like I'm going to go Vader. I'm not sure if I'll like a mini motorcycle so why pay almost 3X the price of the Vader to find out. Thanks for putting me on the right track to make a decision.

[@Mekaleeto_Worldwide]

It 1000% is not a grom clone, everything is different, 2v vs 4v, 41mm forks, 20mm higher, 5spd, the list goes on… 😂

[@dufus7396]

"Better" is a relative term. It has better perfomance handling ...yes. But ..more sophistication and heavier (30 kg) My take is if you needing limited highway use then yes Benelli best The Grom on paper may lack the specs of the Benelli and appear cruder and less value BUT...Grom has the prooven rugged reliability easier maintanence and back up of Honda. Having used both I prefer urban riding the Grom 4 spd as the torqe curve is well spread (stock bike) . Groms engine braking and nimble ness is addictive in urban traffic. Benelli is a gorgeous bike seems more capable reassuring and capable on short highway hops. For me personlly I avoid highway riding and loading and extra 30kg heavier bike onto pickup is a strain. The ergonomics of Grom could be improved(seat has you constantly slipping forward) Key access esp for steering lock another fail. Im not happy with footbrake access(have to twist foot inwards) . Horn button smothers indicator button. I still find myself riding along and indicator still flashing long after turn. HOWEVER.. the simplicity of Honda motor means I can do my own mantainence...eg valve adjustment etc. I may change to Kawasakis mini moto version as its lighter and automatic . Thus making it less effort jus point and go..😂

[@Motodoggo_]

Just bought this exact bike and color yesterday its 1000 cheaper than the grom and way better

[@tat2wheelz]

Heck yeah. Congrats on the new bike!

[@Randolini]

I like everything about the little Benelli but that ridiculous exhaust IMO. I have a dealer about 60 miles away, so I may have to ride my Versys X300 over there to check it out. Thanx for the info.

[@todddavis240]

Thank you sir for this review with a bigger rider. I'm about the same weight. So, you'd pick this over a Honda Monkey too? I need more of a dual miniMoto but, I don't plan to get too crazy off road, just lite trails. I have seen people put on/off road tires on Groms and they're ok in the dirt it looks like. This with a new fender and all terrain 4 ply tires would work great for me looks like. I found a green one ;) Thanks again, stay safe ;)

[@tat2wheelz]

I made an off road video. Love these for that

[@jonathanmellish4439]

Any ideas on mpg on the bike or can any owners chip in please.

[@viciousviolet3783]

I’m trying to decide between this and the new 2022 Honda grom it’s a hard choice the new grom also has a 5 speed. And the grom parts are easier to get. I love the benelle but I’m worried about performance parts. Also the tnt135 speedo is out by 10kph

[@tat2wheelz]

Parts are getting easier to get for these. And the speedo is an easy fix as well. For the money and more top end speed i would go Benelli hands down every time

[@viciousviolet3783]

@@tat2wheelz here in Australia the tnt135 and the grom are the exact same price

[@tat2wheelz]

@@viciousviolet3783 thats insane. Here in the states there is a 2k dollar difference in price

[@viciousviolet3783]

@@tat2wheelz since there the same price here would you go the grom or tnt?

[@tat2wheelz]

@@viciousviolet3783 the tnt still has a better top end because of the HP difference. So it boils down to that and style. I much prefer the 135 over the grom. And I have owned both

[@NO_QUARTER_GIVEN]

You know why my left signals will not shut off? And how to fix it? Right side works fine

[@tat2wheelz]

I never encountered that issue. I would check the wiring. You may have a ground or a short.

[@marinax322]

I just bought this same bike 2 days ago my first bike!

[@tat2wheelz]

Super fun bike

[@SimplxTay]

how you liking it so far any problems im thinking about getting one in 2 weeks

[@marinax322]

@@SimplxTay I love it I haven't had any problems. I just need to work on leaning my bike when Im turning. Other than that it's been great 🙂

[@MinisodaMotoventures]

the new groms have a 5th gear now

[@cpalmermn]

Good review, but for crying out loud, even out those levers....the brake is giving me OCD I didn’t even know I had!

[@tat2wheelz]

Lmao already done 🤣🤣

[@jaybosher6144]

Indicated speed can be vastly off. Did you use GPS for your speed?

[@tat2wheelz]

You are absolutely right. No I have not as of yet. I plan to do so though soon. However, I base this on the ability to pass with the 135 vs not being able to pass with the grom. So the Benelli, although not vastly, is faster on the top end.

[@jaybosher6144]

@@tat2wheelz parts wise it seems better. I wish honda would put some more work into the engine but I think they are rolling out updates slowly as they are selling fine now. They are putting a new 5 speed and oil filter system in the 2021 model but im concerned about a price hike. These bikes need to stay cheap to justify buying them as any 250cc bike is vastly more usable than these mini bikes

[@BSABD315]

is it possible to put big wheels and tires on this? and if so do you know the biggest size that would fit on the bike? thanks

[@tat2wheelz]

It is limited on width of tire so it would keep you in the small tire category. However Kenda makes a killer race tire for these. We had them on ours and loved them on the Tail of the Dragon.

[@DroidLocks6971]

Where can I get this bike ?¿

[@tat2wheelz]

Any benelli dealers near you.

[@fdiaz05]

Hey there! Great video thanks so much. What's the gas tank size and range if you wouldn't mind?

[@tat2wheelz]

1.9 gallon tank and the bike gets 70 to 100 mpg depending on size of rider and how hard you are riding

[@Pa-me1yq]

I am 14 and thinking about getting one this really did change my mind about buying a grom instead

[@vladimpaler9274]

Very reliable and affordable kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ_Ng4GwbZaAfNU

[@lancenorthcutt7813]

Hey I'm fixing to get. Benelli tnt135 but I heard the headlights suck at night even with the rubber band trick so what do you recommend me swapping the lights or adding a new projector ??

[@tat2wheelz]

That is a great question. But they do suck for the most part. I have not found a solid solution to this problem myself.

[@JonDotCom7]

Good one brother - how about seat height? It was a little hard to tell in the video, but being 5'10, your knees didn't seem very bent while flat footed. Although I ride my Grom more often than any of the 4 bikes in my garage, I've always said a Grom is not a good first bike, due to it's lack of power, but like you said, seems like this one answers that call.

[@tat2wheelz]

The seat height is slightly higher than the Grom. The suspension is hand over fist much better. I just ordered Kenda Big Bloc tires. So off road stuff is coming.

[@JonDotCom7]

@@tat2wheelz nice man! Yeah the suspension is my biggest gripe about the Grom since I spend more than half my time offroad with it, will be looking to upgrade. I have the maxxis m6024 and my buddy has the shinko mobbers, which have significantly bigger lugs than the maxxis, let us know how the kendas treat ya.

[@tat2wheelz]

@@JonDotCom7 that was one of my biggest complaints as well. So far I have only bottomed out once. And I really had to try lol. We are taking them to the Blue Ridge Parkway this weekend for some dual sport fun!

[@JonDotCom7]

@@tat2wheelz nice man, so jealous you live in that area lol

[@tat2wheelz]

@@JonDotCom7 we definitely are blessed to be so close to all these roads. Have you seen the groms tackle the TaT? They were from New Zealand. It was crazy

[@griff7486]

I’ve been looking for a mini. I ride a 500ex ninja and it’s nice to just cruise around. Oh I’m 140 with all riding gear on I bet it would be fun

[@tat2wheelz]

Most fun I've had

[@TheGospelofKenneth]

Hey bud did you have to adjust your preload collar for a man of your stature? We are almost identical i size so I really wanted to know because i am literally weeks away from getting 1

[@tat2wheelz]

No I did not. I just left it at the stock setting and have not had a problem out of it yet. It is set up much better than the grom suspension

[@NXTGEN_FACTS]

Will that be a good work commuter?

[@tat2wheelz]

Only if you have a short commute

[@NXTGEN_FACTS]

@@tat2wheelz like 20 mins drive?

[@andrewclemens5972]

Have you checked the top speed with a GPS? Tons of owners are saying it’s way off.

[@tat2wheelz]

I have and mine was about 5 to 6 miles off. So I'm still running faster than I did on my grom top speed

[@MiniMoturd]

Super fun bike! Loving the benellitnt135👍

[@tat2wheelz]

We are as well so far. Just installed the Big Bloc tires today for some off-road fun

[@MiniMoturd]

@@tat2wheelz Awesome man..should be loads of fun! Plan to throw some on mine one day. Be safe out there👍

[@李春国-m8x]

Ducati mini fun bike. Sexy exhaust pipes + iron bars. Better choice ! 😀😆🤣

[@tat2wheelz]

I don't think that is available stateside

[@micheleiezza6804]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🇮🇹🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@CyberSWAT]

Why 64mph? What if my weight 50kg can go up 105?

[@tat2wheelz]

No this thing would top out before then. You would have to big bore it to gain top end.

[@CyberSWAT]

@@tat2wheelz which 4 valve we can used? Which FZ?

[@micheleiezza6804]

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[@galeriafuentes]

I thought the speedometer reads way off on this bkie

[@tat2wheelz]

I'm sure it is. But I will GPS it and update you on how far off it is

[@bnolsen]

i saw some pretty thorough instructions on another video for how to correct it by pressing down some of the dash buttons and changing some settings.

[@GiorgosC-rp5ms]

i know but for 500 bucks more you get a true honda but this is cool if it was atleast 1000.00 less then grom

[@tat2wheelz]

I bought a 2018 grom and paid close to 4k for it. I bought this last year and it was right at 3k out the door... but different dealerships and all. However after owning the Honda and the Benelli I prefer the Benelli

[@JesseCase]

Are these considered crotch rockets? If not what category do they fall in?

[@tat2wheelz]

No they are mini motos

[@JesseCase]

Ok good, lol. I promised my grandpa and dad that I would never be caught dead on a crotch rocket! Since it's not that means I can consider buying one because for only $2700ish this little thing seems pretty nice. Since I'm a beginner I'm considering getting one of these to learn on and then trading it in as the down payment on that new sexy orange 2021 Street Bob! Plus I only weigh around 150lbs so I might could get 70 mph out of it which is plenty fast to learn on.

[@tennessee2164]

So yall actually got them

[@tat2wheelz]

We did. Putting Kenda Big Blocs on now

[@mr.razyex3725]

I got 120 kmp in jst 25 sec bro

[@timdavis74]

anyone need a chimera pipe or a yoshi for the old nelli?

[@bfarm44]

Mirrors will save your life. All that safety gear won’t help if you don’t see some idiot flying up behind you not paying attention. Please put your mirrors back on they will save your life trust me

[@tat2wheelz]

Bar ends are installed 😎

[@youngjuno7683]

Do u need a motorcycle license for that bike

[@tat2wheelz]

Depends on your state law. In TN you have to have a license for any bike 125cc and up. Or a driver's license peroid for anything smaller