DSK Benelli TNT 25 to be out by Diwali 2015

This segment would certainly be the prime step contributing for Benelli in India. India witnessed the launch of DSK Benelli five products in a row. The price range started with INR 2.83 lakhs –INR 11.81 lakhs, ex showroom in the capital. Their machines like the TNT 302, TNT 600i, TNT 600GT, TNT 899 and TNT 1130 are up for sale at the moment. The model TNT 25 should be out by November this year, if all the official approvals fall in place, this particular model was also showcased at the India Bike week last month.

Once, the TNT25 is launched, it would be the prime step segment for the Brand. The price slot of this model would also fall below the TNT 30 that is priced at INR 2.83 lakhs ex showroom.

TNT 25 specifications

TNT 25 would be powered by a liquid-cooled single-cylinder 249.2 cc engine that rolls 24.1 bhp at 9,000 rpm and 2.1 kgm (20.59 Nm) of Force at 7,000 rpm. Looking at the specifications and the features this machine goes in line with the KTM Duke 200.Bothe the machines will be gifted with a USD front suspension; however the Duke 200 gets an alloy swingarm for the back, the TNT 25on the other hand gets it with a box section unit. One component that the duke gives a tiff to the TNT is its lighter weight that makes it a better performer. The Duke 200 weighs 136.4 kg, and the TNT 25 is heavier with a 150 kg.

So can be concluded as the TNT 25 can be in a tiff with the KTM Duke 200 and the Honda CBR 250R. With its prices yet not disclosed but expected to be around INR1.5-2 lakhs, ex showroom. Its launch is expected to be by November 2015.