
LOT 399
2013 Benelli 898cc Tornado Tre Registration no. J15 BYK Frame no. *ZBNT00003P100703* Engine no. *002844*
Sold for £4,830 inc. premium
Lot 399
2013 Benelli 898cc Tornado Tre
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
2013 Benelli 898cc Tornado Tre
Registration no. J15 BYK
Frame no. *ZBNT00003P100703*
Engine no. *002844*
Registration no. J15 BYK
Frame no. *ZBNT00003P100703*
Engine no. *002844*
Clearly, the revival of one of Italy's most famous marques called for something very special, and when the much-exhibited Tornado Tre finally made it into the showrooms in 2002, it was to universal acclaim. Determined to establish a distinctive brand image different from that enjoyed by the multitude of Japanese fours and Italian v-twins, Pesaro-based Benelli opted for a triple and employed British designer Adrian Morton to style it. Under-seat radiators, cooled by fans and adopted to keep the bike's frontal area to a minimum, were just one of the many talking points of a machine that oozed hand-built quality from every fastening. Another was its stratospheric price. Production commenced with a run of 150 very special Limited Edition models equipped with everything needed to make Benelli's World Superbike racer competitive: adjustable headstock angle, adjustable swinging arm pivot, dry clutch, Öhlins suspension at both ends, the ultimate in Brembo braking and forged alloy Marchesini wheels. All this exotica did not come cheap: at around £22,000 on the road, the Tornado Tre Limited Edition cost twice as much as a Ducati 999!
This lovely example of the iconic Tre was purchased by the current vendor in 2019 and he is the 2nd owner. Displaying a total of 651 miles from new, it was used only sparingly on summer runs and dry stored in his dehumidified garage or on display in his house, whilst not in use. Since in the ownership of the vendor, it's been subject to a service (carried out at 600 miles, receipt on file) and a new battery. Accompanying documentation consists of a current V5C, Benelli Warranty booklet, toolkit, 2019 purchase receipt and the aforementioned service receipt.
Offered with key
This lovely example of the iconic Tre was purchased by the current vendor in 2019 and he is the 2nd owner. Displaying a total of 651 miles from new, it was used only sparingly on summer runs and dry stored in his dehumidified garage or on display in his house, whilst not in use. Since in the ownership of the vendor, it's been subject to a service (carried out at 600 miles, receipt on file) and a new battery. Accompanying documentation consists of a current V5C, Benelli Warranty booklet, toolkit, 2019 purchase receipt and the aforementioned service receipt.
Offered with key
Footnotes
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Saleroom notices
The V5C will follow after the sale.








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