Roehr 1130 Superbike vs Benelli Tornado 1130esse (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Roehr 1130 Superbikestacks up against the Benelli Tornado 1130esse. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecRoehr 1130 SuperbikeBenelli Tornado 1130esse
Model year20082006
Price$39,995
Engine1130 cc1130 cc
Horsepower120 hp161 hp
Torque102 Nm124 Nm
Weight193 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4 piston Brembo caliper.Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2 piston Brembo caliper.Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 190/50-17

Roehr 1130 Superbike vs Benelli Tornado 1130esse — which should you buy?

Picking between the Roehr 1130 Superbike and the Benelli Tornado 1130esse usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Roehr 1130 Superbike brings 120 hp in a 193 kg package, while the Benelli Tornado 1130esse counters with 161 hp.

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: