Benelli has just unveiled its much awaited naked motorcycle, TNT 25 in the Indian two wheeler market. The standard variant has been priced at Rs. 1.68 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) while the premium version costs Rs. 1.75 lakh. The sixth product in the Indian portfolio will be available in two color options- Red and White. The motorcycle will be competing against the likes of Bajaj Pulsar RS200 and CBR 250R.
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 on the other hand, is another fully faired street fighter recently launched in India, a promising rival for the other two bikes. The motorcycle comes with an affordable price tag of Rs. 1.2 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Pulsar RS 200 has been powered by 199.5cc single-cylinder, 4 stroke liquid cooled engine and carries a kerb weight of 165 kgs.
Third in the section, Honda CBR 250R is a single-cylinder sports tourer, primarily intended for the Thai and Indian markets, but is currently on sale worldwide. The motorcycle is available in two variants- non ABS and ABS. As per the price perspective, CBR 250R carries a price tag of Rs. 1.59 lakh for the standard version and Rs. 1.88 lakh for the ABS version (ex-showroom, Delhi).
| Specifications | DSK Benelli TNT 25 | Bajaj Pulsar RS200 ABS | Honda CBR250RAD ABS | |
| Engine | ||||
| Displacement (cc) | 249 | 199.5 | 249.6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 4-stroke, 4 valves,Single-cylinder, Sparkler Engine | Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC 4-valve,Triple spark ,FI Engine | 4 stroke, 4 Valve, DOHC, SI engine | |
| Maximum Power | 28.15 BHP @ 9500 RPM | 24.5 BHP @ 9750 RPM | 26.15 BHP @ 8500 RPM | |
| Maximum Torque | 21.61 NM @ 8000 RPM | 18.6 NM @ 8000 RPM | 22.9 NM @ 7000 RPM | |
| Fuel Delivery System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition | N/A | CDI | Digital ECU Based | |
| Cooling System | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Top Speed | N/A | 140.8 | 135 | |
| Gears | 6-speed | 6-Speed | 6-Speed | |
| Clutch | Wet Clutch | Wet -Multi plate | Multi Plate Wet Type | |
| Bore (mm) | 42.7 | 72 | 76 | |
| Stroke (mm) | 61.2 | 49 | 55 | |
| Chassis & Suspension | ||||
| Chassis Type | N/A | Pressed Steel Perimeter Beam Section Frame | Twin Spar Type | |
| Front Suspension | Inverted front telescopic forks | Telescopic Fork with Anti-friction Bush | Telescopic Fork | |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic Monoshock absorber | Nitrox Mono shock with Canister | Spring Loaded Hydraulic Type (Monoshock, PRO Link) | |
| Brakes | ||||
| Front Brake | 280 mm Disc | Single channel ABS, 300 mm Dia Disc | Disc 296 mm | |
| Rear Brake | 240 mm Disc | 230 mm Rear Disc | Disc 220mm (C-ABS) | |
| Tyres and Wheels | ||||
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | |
| Front Tyre Size | 110/70 x 17 | 100/80-17 52P | 110/70 17 | |
| Rear Tyre Size | 150/60 x 17 | 130/70-17 62P | 140/70 17 | |
| Wheel Size (inches) | 17 | 17 | 17 | |
| Tyres Types | Tubeless | Tubless | Tubeless | |
| Electrials | ||||
| Battery | N/A | 12 V Full DC MF | 12V 6Ah (MF) | |
| Dashboard | Analog-digital | Digital | ||
| Headlamp | N/A | 55 W Low beam Projector, 65 W High beam Projector | 12V 60/55W | |
| Horn | N/A | |||
| Colors | ||||
| Colors | Rosso, Bianco | Red, Yellow, Demon Black | Black, Pearl Amazing White, Sports Red | |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||||
| Length (mm) | 2080 | 1999 | 2032 | |
| Width (mm) | 810 | 765 | 720 | |
| Height (mm) | 1125 | 1114 | 1127 | |
| Weight (kg) | 159 | 165 | 167 | |
| Ground Clearance | 160 | 157 | 145 | |
| Wheelbase | 1400 | 1355 | 1367 | |
| Fuel Economy & Capacity | ||||
| Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) | 17 | 13 | 13 | |
| Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 25.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | |
| Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 30.00 | 40.00 | 35.00 | |
| Prices | ||||
| Exclusive Showroom Prices | Rs.1,68000 | Rs.1,32000 | Rs.1,89,208 | |