Ducati 899 Panigale vs Benelli Tornado Tre 903 (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 899 Panigalestacks up against the Benelli Tornado Tre 903. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 899 PanigaleBenelli Tornado Tre 903
Model year20152011
Price
Engine898 cc898 cc
Horsepower148 hp141 hp
Torque99 Nm100 Nm
Weight169 kg198 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Single disc. Floating disk
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati 899 Panigale vs Benelli Tornado Tre 903 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 899 Panigale and the Benelli Tornado Tre 903 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 899 Panigale brings 148 hp in a 169 kg package, while the Benelli Tornado Tre 903 counters with 141 hp at 198 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: