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« on: December 24, 2009, 11:57:59 AM »
That's right, we're a bitter lot!  It's another versatile, seemingly affordable, and damn fine looking multi-purpose bike that is unavailable in North America.  Motorcyclistonline.com has a first ride article for all to read...and get us even more reason to be bitter about import choices by manufacturers. OMGOMGOMG



The downsized Tre-K has some legitimate long-distance credentials, too. It's based on the Tre1130K and uses the same aluminum and steel frame, relaxed steering geometry, ample suspension travel and half fairing. The motor is a mildly detuned version of the TNT's 898cc, liquid-cooled unit. New camshafts and injection mapping help boost low-rev grunt and broaden the powerband, but reduce peak output from 120 bhp to a claimed 106 bhp at 10,000 rpm.

All instruments are well placed and easy to read. The raised, one-piece bar has a pleasant bend and an agreeable width. The most appreciated design feature is the three-position windscreen, which is easily adjusted to accommodate differing rider heights or weather conditions. Benelli claims the 899K's touring ability is enhanced by its retuned, cleaner-burning engine, giving it significantly better fuel economy than the thirsty TNT899. A large, 5.5-gallon fuel load helps, too.

Read the entire first ride here.
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« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2009, 11:59:29 AM »
I'm digging the swingarm!  Bigok
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« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2009, 08:19:28 PM »
Yes, the odd-ball Amazonas and Tre didn't sell very well here due to the handfull dealers and exotica price points, so Benelli will show us by not bringing a bike that could possible sell like hotcakes if they build up their network and it were priced within sighting distance of compeditors.

Yeah, that will teach us.  Rolleyes
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« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2009, 05:26:10 AM »
They make sweet looking machines ,but there are almost NO dealers here in the USA   Nuts.Hey Benelli ,get some dealerships over here and we will buy,and bring this machine over,I have been drooling over it and its big brother.
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« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2009, 07:47:24 AM »
Quote from: veefer800canuck on December 24, 2009, 11:59:29 AM

I'm digging the swingarm!  Bigok


Me, too!  I love this bike along with several other Benellis.  If they were true Italian bikes or even majority European assembled in Italy I would happily replace my Ducati with one.  But, a chinese bike at euro prices?  No, thanks!
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« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2009, 09:04:15 AM »
dang. alot of the cool bikes america dosn't get. i love that headlight
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« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2009, 09:11:23 AM »
Quote from: ninegear on December 25, 2009, 09:04:15 AM

dang. alot of the cool bikes america dosn't get. i love that headlight


Reminds me of a mini Capo Nord
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« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2009, 09:48:52 AM »
They might sell three here in the US. Maybe.
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« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2009, 10:06:50 AM »
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Me, too!  I love this bike along with several other Benellis.  If they were true Italian bikes or even majority European assembled in Italy I would happily replace my Ducati with one.  But, a chinese bike at euro prices?  No, thanks!


Repeat after me:  Its. Not. Chinese.  

The company is owned by a Chinese company (ie: they get their operating capital from and profits (such as they are) go to the parent corp.) , but the bikes are designed and built in Italy by the same people who always have.  Components are, then you will find Chinese compnents on just about everything else too.
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« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2009, 01:26:40 PM »
Last I heard, the factory is still in Italy.

That doesn't mean the technology might not start appearing in Chinese bikes  Bigsmile

Just like Suzuki did to MZ.
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« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2009, 02:36:02 PM »
I just love triples.

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« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2009, 05:35:06 PM »
Looks like a V Strom... except sexy...
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« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2010, 08:22:51 PM »
Quote from: Phenix_Rider on December 25, 2009, 05:35:06 PM

Looks like a V Strom... except sexy...

Hummmmm, isn't that like saying that Roseanne Barr looks like Monica Bellucci?
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« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2010, 09:04:49 PM »
Quote from: nanbil on January 29, 2010, 08:22:51 PM


Hummmmm, isn't that like saying that Roseanne Barr looks like Monica Bellucci?


No, you have it backwards.  It's like saying Monica Bellucci looks like Roseanne Barr, but sexy.
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« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2010, 06:35:53 AM »
Quote from: miles on January 29, 2010, 09:04:49 PM



No, you have it backwards.  It's like saying Monica Bellucci looks like Roseanne Barr, but sexy.

To each his own... to me the V-Strom, while interesting, is rather bloated and cheep looking (Roseanne Barr) and Monica Bellucci is... well she is all things Italian (Benelli TRE).
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« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2010, 05:54:28 PM »
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To each his own... to me the V-Strom, while interesting, is rather bloated and cheep looking (Roseanne Barr) and Monica Bellucci is... well she is all things Italian (Benelli TRE).


No, you're still getting it backwards.  He said it was like a V-Strom (Barr), except sexy (Bellucci).
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« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2010, 08:00:26 PM »
Quote from: miles on January 30, 2010, 05:54:28 PM



No, you're still getting it backwards.  He said it was like a V-Strom (Barr), except sexy (Bellucci).

The only thing that Roseanne Barr has in common with Monica Bellucci is that they are both brunettes  
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« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2010, 09:21:21 PM »
Quote from: nanbil on January 30, 2010, 08:00:26 PM


The only thing that Roseanne Barr has in common with Monica Bellucci is that they are both brunettes  



Split the difference:  Candye Kane.

Kinda like Roseanne, but sexier.  And funnier.
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