FIRING ON ALL FOUR : BENELLI BRINGS FOUR-CYLINDERS BACK TO LAMS RIDERS
In recent years Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme ( LAMS ) bikes have by and large been limited to one or two-cylinder engines , but Benelli is set to bring a screaming four-cylinder option to the Kiwi marketplace later this year . The 2022 Benelli TNT 600i is expected to arrive in the Australian and New Zealand markets in September with pricing yet to be set at the time of writing . However , local Benelli distributor Urban Moto Imports promises the TNT 600i will be priced competitively and backed by a full twoyear unlimited-kilometre warranty , and two years of premium roadside assist . The engine puts down a healthy amount of power for the LAMS segment , with
Benelli claiming a maximum engine power of 54hp ( 44kW ) at 11,170rpm , with maximum torque of 51Nm coming in at 10,500rpm . The engine is backed by a six speed gearbox with a chain final drive . While wet weight hasn ’ t been released for the 2022 model , it still utilises a steel trellis frame the previous generation of the TNT 600i tipped the scales at 220kg so don ’ t expect the new bike to be under 200kg . Pulling everything to a stop is a set of 320mm diameter semi-floating discs at the front with radial four-piston calipers , while out the back the rear system features a 260mm diameter disc . Braking is , of course , backed by ABS . Rolling stock comes in the form of aluminium
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