Benelli Tornado 900 vs Ducati 900 SS Nuda (2001)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli Tornado 900Ducati 900 SS Nuda
Model year20012001
Price
Engine898 cc904 cc
Horsepower140 hp79 hp
Torque95 Nm76 Nm
Weight185 kg188 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17

Benelli Tornado 900 vs Ducati 900 SS Nuda — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli Tornado 900 and the Ducati 900 SS Nuda usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli Tornado 900 brings 140 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Ducati 900 SS Nuda counters with 79 hp at 188 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: