The 2026 Benelli Tornado 550 supersport is due to arrive on US shores in the coming year. The fully faired sport bike is powered by a long-stroke DOHC parallel-twin engine. That’s just the start of this Italian-designed/Chinese-manufactured motorcycle from the storied marque, so let’s check out some of the details.
- The undersquare motor produces strong torque without requiring revs in the five-figure range. With a 69mm bore and 74mm stroke, the twin produces 40 lb-ft of torque at an accessible 5500 rpm, with the 56 horsepower peak attained at 8250 rpm. The 270-degree firing order gives the motor a rumble that mimics a V-twin. A six-speed transmission sends the power to the rear wheel via a chain final drive with a slipper clutch in between. There are two power modes—Sport and Road—plus defeatable traction control.
- A five-inch TFT dash helps the rider manage the tech imbued in the 2026 Benelli Tornado 550. You can pair your smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and there’s a USB-C port. However, we don’t have details on the connectivity features. The dash displays everything you’re used to seeing, including gear position. Tire pressure monitoring is also standard, as is keyless ignition.
- The steel trellis frame is held up by Marzocchi suspension. The suspension at both ends is adjustable for rebound damping and spring preload. That’s a 41mm inverted fork and a cantilevered shock, with 4.7 inches of front wheel travel and 5.1 inches in the back. Unfortunately, we don’t have basic geometry measurements, such as rake and trail.
- The cast aluminum wheels are shod with Pirelli Angel GT tires. While those are excellent sport-touring tires, supersport-oriented riders will be looking for stickier rubber. A 120/70 is up front, and a 180/55 puts the power to the ground.
- Brembo calipers slow the Tornado 550 down. Those are two serious 320mm discs in the front, and the caliper is radially mounted. The rear disc is a 240mm platter with a single-piston caliper for reducing speed. The cornering-aware Bosch two-channel ABS minimizes the risk of skidding during deceleration.
- Watch for the 2026 Benelli Tornado 550 at dealers early in 2026. We don’t have an MSRP yet, but the bike is available in three colors—Gres White, Midnight Black, and Tech Silver.
2026 Benelli Tornado 550 Specs
ENGINE
- Type: Parallel twin w/ 270-degree firing order
- Displacement: 554cc
- Bore x stroke: 69 x 74mm
- Maximum power: 56 horsepower @ 8250 rpm
- Maximum torque: 40 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
- Compression ratio: 11.5:1
- Top speed: 109 mph
- Valvetrain: DOHC; 4 vpc
- Cooling: Liquid
- Fueling: EFI
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Clutch: Wet multiplate w/ slipper function
- Final drive: Chain
CHASSIS
- Frame: Steel trellis
- Front suspension; travel: Fully adjustable Marzocchi inverted 41mm fork; 4.7 inches
- Rear suspension; travel: Cantilevered, rebound-damping and spring-preload adjustable Marzocchi shock; 5.1 inches
- Wheels: Cast aluminum
- Tires: Pirelli Angel GT
- Front tire: 120/70-17
- Rear tire: 180/55-17
- Front brakes: 320mm discs w/ radially mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers
- Rear brakes: 260mm disc w/ Brembo single-piston caliper
- ABS: Cornering-aware Bosch dual channel
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Seat height: 31.5 inches
- Fuel capacity: 4.4 gallons
- Estimated fuel consumption: 59 mpg
- Curb weight: 437 pounds
- Colors: Gres White; Midnight Black; Tech Silver
2026 Benelli Tornado 550 Price: $TBA MSRP
