Benelli Tornado Limited Edition (Italian version) vs Ducati 900 SS Carenata (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli Tornado Limited Edition (Italian version)stacks up against the Ducati 900 SS Carenata. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli Tornado Limited Edition (Italian version)Ducati 900 SS Carenata
Model year20022001
Price
Engine898 cc904 cc
Horsepower144 hp79 hp
Torque93 Nm76 Nm
Weight185 kg190 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/50-17 120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17

Benelli Tornado Limited Edition (Italian version) vs Ducati 900 SS Carenata — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli Tornado Limited Edition (Italian version) and the Ducati 900 SS Carenata usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli Tornado Limited Edition (Italian version) brings 144 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Ducati 900 SS Carenata counters with 79 hp at 190 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: