Yamaha YZF R9 vs Benelli Tornado Tre 903 RS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZF R9stacks up against the Benelli Tornado Tre 903 RS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZF R9Benelli Tornado Tre 903 RS
Model year20262011
Price$12,499
Engine890 cc898 cc
Horsepower141 hp
Torque100 Nm
Weight195 kg195 kg
Seat height830 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresBridgestone® BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S22F 120/70 ZR17 / Bridgestone® BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S22R 180/55 ZR17120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha YZF R9 vs Benelli Tornado Tre 903 RS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZF R9 and the Benelli Tornado Tre 903 RS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZF R9 brings its published horsepower in a 195 kg package, while the Benelli Tornado Tre 903 RS counters with 141 hp at 195 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: