Benelli Tornado 1130esse vs Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli Tornado 1130essestacks up against the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli Tornado 1130esseHonda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird
Model year20062007
Price
Engine1130 cc1137 cc
Horsepower161 hp150 hp
Torque124 Nm119 Nm
Weight224 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/50-17

Benelli Tornado 1130esse vs Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli Tornado 1130esse and the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli Tornado 1130esse brings 161 hp, while the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird counters with 150 hp at 224 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: