Benelli TNT135 -- Bike review and Ride Report

The little Benelli TNT135 is so much fun!
It's engaging and rewarding to ride!

[@clivecartey]

The 'BENELLI' facility is just up the Autostrada from me here in Italy, in Pesaro, on the Adriatic Coast. Whilst QJ owns the 'BENELLI' brand the bikes are styled and design engineered here - with pride ! (NB: A lot of reviewers forget that this bike has a Twin Spark engine with an oil cooler)

[@robertochu5337]

but the engine made in china by china lol....

[@clivecartey]

@@robertochu5337 I never said it wasn't. I specifically said .." ...design engineered..". By the way, both BMW and KTM have certain high-capacity engines manufactured for (not 'by') them in China and you should see the links between Harley-Davidson and Zhongsheng, The latter also has very tight manufacturing ties with the PIAGGIO Group.

[@HuwPewPew]

@@robertochu5337 same as a lot of the big brand bikes.

[@Kingjvy_88]

Wrong assembled in china , groms are made in china too fool ​@@robertochu5337

[@TrialByFire76]

Hi There, I concur with everything you said in this video! I own the green Benelli TNT135, also Kymco Spade 150i and a Kawasaki Z125 Pro. I love them all but the Benelli fits a larger rider best out of the three. Owned big bikes all my life and find these smaller machine easy to buy, easy to own and just So Much Fun! Cheers. :)

[@motostralia5563]

@@TrialByFire76 Thanks for watching, I’m pleased you enjoyed the video. They’re such a fun little bike 😁

[@paulcookies]

A really good review. No nonsense, well done 😊

[@motostralia5563]

Thanks for your kind comments, Paul. I’m pleased you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Len

[@pauldobson8678]

V good mature review. Really enjoyed listening to your account/experience of ownership. Thanks so much. Liked and subscribed.

[@motostralia5563]

Hi, Paul. Thanks so much for your kind words - very much appreciated. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Cheers, Len

[@ratchfordgeorge]

Beautiful bike. I will look at one next week.

[@motostralia5563]

Hi, George I hope all goes well for you. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Len

[@aks13v35]

Very good review. But the main thing is that tnt135 is not an update of the Tnt125. It's just a variant for the USA market. In Europe it's still only the 125. As far as I know there is not much actual difference between the two in performance.

[@motostralia5563]

Hi, AKS13V. That’s very interesting. I was wondering why the 125 and 135 seemed to be selling at the same time. Regarding performance - yep, I can see how that could be correct. It would be difficult to tell without riding them back to back, which is probably what has been done. Thanks for watching, Len

[@ichibangrom9735]

Thanks for the Good Review!!!

[@motostralia5563]

Thanks, very much appreciated. Enjoy your ride 🤙

[@Midwesthookset]

These are great looking bikes for sure! I already have a grom and a z125 so my wife says no lol

[@motostralia5563]

🤣 Ah, I’ve certainly been there. All the best with that. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Len

[@user-sr6sv8ee3l]

Ducati mini fun bike. Sexy exhaust + water pipe frame. Better choice ! 😀😆🤣

[@s.e.wagger3888]

I've only just become aware of this bike. I think it's time to trade in my TDM900 on one of these little rockets. :-)

[@tommydeets]

Why not both?

[@viciousviolet3783]

as of this year in Australia its now gone back to a 125 instead of the 135. 😔 what sort of top speed to you get? will it sit on 100kph?

[@motostralia5563]

Hi, VV, thanks for watching. Yes, it’s strange… However, It does seem, from what I’ve read in one of the comments posted here, that both the 135 and the 125 were offered in different countries. Maybe we received some 135s in Oz and now we are getting the 125s 🤔 Anyway, either capacity is great. Travelling at 100kph the bike was pulling at around and 9000 rpm. So, yes it will do 100, but I wouldn’t want to sit there for an extended period of time. It’s more comfortable up to about 90kph. When you’re doing that speed on a small bike like this, you certainly know it. Take care, Len

[@rasheedislam2147]

Its a beautiful bike and affordable the only thing that makes me think twice is the aftersale and if the parts is easily accessible?

[@motostralia5563]

Hi, Rasheed. Yes, the little Benelli looks so nice. Aftersales service is dependent on a couple of things: the quality of the dealership service and the availability of spare parts, which depends on supply from the local brand distributor - in this case, Benelli. Maybe search online and see what people are saying about each of these variables. However, I wouldn’t be too concerned about spares so much as the quality of the dealer service - check them out and see how you feel. Cheers, Len

[@vennomrides107]

Hello Sir I'm debating on getting a Benelli 135 this coming week. I've had a Z125 for 3 years and put a whopping 11k miles on it before I started having issues. Is the Benelli 135 worth purchasing in your opinion Sir???

[@motostralia5563]

Greetings, Venom Rides. The Benelli 135 is a great little bike for the price. From my experience, it’s definitely a bike worth buying if that’s the kind of bike you’re after. However, if you haven’t taken one for a test ride, I’d recommend doing that to see how you feel on it. All the best with your decision. Cheers, Len

[@ziren007]

Good day. Is it possible to request for a video tutorial on how to adjust the time? Im looking for a vid tuts here on youtube but can find anything. Thanks u

[@TheDaveczz]

How tall are you? Do you think the bike would fit well for someone 1.73 cm tall? thanks for the video.

[@motostralia5563]

Hi, David. I’m 179 cm and I have no trouble riding the bike. However, there’s no getting around the fact that the TNT125 is a small bike for just about everyone. It’s small, but that’s part of the charm, and skill, of learning to ride it. At your height, I’m sure you would fit on the bike, but it will feel small - that’s a huge part of the fun. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Len

[@hfhryrbxhdyo]

Hello from Melbourne. Geat video. Just wondering how the bike is holding up and anything you don't like about it? Thinking of getting one early next year so just doing my research now.

[@motostralia5563]

Hi, Alex, thanks for watching. The bike belonged to my daughter-in-law and she used it while on her L plate and P plate. During that time she had no problems at all. She has since sold the bike and I still see it running around town. I’m not sure if you are a current rider, but it’s not a bike I’d recommend for learners as it is quick steering and higher speed corners can be a little scary for new riders as the bike turns in very quickly. However, this aspect of the handling is what makes it so much fun for competent riders. I hope this helps in your deliberations. If you can arrange a test ride, do that. But as far as reliability is concerned, the motor shouldn’t be a problem at all. Cheers, Len

[@hfhryrbxhdyo]

@@motostralia5563 Thanks for the response. I am a new rider, hoping to get my L soon so I will definitely try a test ride and test out the steering. Good to hear there is no issues with reliability.

[@joeltan2726]

no abs for this 2023 version ?

[@aznpetyaw]

What is the fastest speed you can go on this bike? Also is this faster than Grom in 0-60?

[@gabe-gx9hh]

grom cant go 60 this goes 70

[@bikgfrruewr6003]

Is it fuel injected?

[@motostralia5563]

Hi, yes it is fuel injected. Cheers, Len

[@bikgfrruewr6003]

@@motostralia5563 thank u.

[@micheleiezza6804]

Yes

[@sweeneyTodd-de4by]

I’m 6ft love the bike think I’m to tall

[@motostralia5563]

Greetings, at 6ft you’d certainly be a tad champed, but most people are too tall or too big for this bike 😁 It’s all part of the fun 👍 Cheers, Len

[@icarus9583]

any issues with this bike?

[@motostralia5563]

Hi, no issues during the time of ownership in over 10k travelled. Reviews are good 👍

[@daleswinehart1783]

How is this handle on dirt and gravel roads?

[@motostralia5563]

Greetings, Dale. I wouldn’t go near gravel on this bike - the tyres are too small and wrong tread. You could possibly do dirt slowly if you changed the tyres, but that wouldn’t be real great for the paved roads. Cheers, Len

[@daleswinehart1783]

@@motostralia5563 thank you for the response. I appreciate it

[@scoots987]

My brother has this bike and I thought about buying. Can you get street ans trail tires for these?