The Beast That Screams Italian, Drinks Like an Indian

If you’ve ever stood next to a Benelli TNT 600i, you already know it doesn’t just look angry — it sounds like it’s about to eat a smaller bike alive. That inline-four engine has this growl that turns heads, even if the speedo isn’t doing much. It’s like that one gym guy who grunts too loud but somehow you respect him for the commitment.

People say it’s an “old-school” machine — and yeah, maybe it is. It’s got that raw, mechanical feel that’s kinda missing in newer, over-electronic bikes. You twist the throttle, and it actually talks back. No fancy traction control babying you, just pure muscle and maybe a bit of fear if you’re new to it.

Heavy, Loud, and Weirdly Lovable

Honestly, the TNT 600i is not for everyone. It’s heavy — like, if you drop it, you’re probably calling two friends and maybe skipping leg day after. But there’s this charm in how unapologetically bulky it feels. I once rode it in peak city traffic, and yeah, I hated my life for that one hour. But then you get to an open road, drop a gear, and that exhaust note — man, it’s like therapy.

There’s a lot of chatter online about how it’s “too thirsty” on fuel, and they’re not wrong. It drinks like your friend at a Friday night party. Around 15–18 km/l if you’re lucky. But the grin you get when that engine roars? Priceless. Some riders on Reddit even joke that the 600i’s mileage is “measured in smiles per litre,” which honestly feels accurate.

Not Just the Bike — The Parts Have a Story Too

Now, owning a Benelli isn’t all sunshine and loud revs. Finding quality parts sometimes feels like treasure hunting. A while ago, I stumbled upon the TNT 600i handle batha from RKD, and it genuinely saved me from a headache. The original one had taken a hit (don’t ask), and most shops around just gave me blank stares when I mentioned “Benelli.”

RKD’s got this habit of stocking parts for bikes that others forget exist — and that’s gold when you ride something like the TNT. Their handle batha felt sturdy, like it was actually made for the punishment this bike loves to hand out. Small things like that make the ownership less painful.

The Quirky Side of a Cult Bike

Here’s the funny part: despite being slightly outdated, the TNT 600i still has this small cult following online. Instagram reels of riders rev-bombing in tunnels, YouTube shorts of startup sounds, and that one guy on Facebook always arguing that “Benelli sounds better than any inline-four under 10 lakhs.” (He might have a point though.)

Also, minor detail most people miss — the TNT 600i’s engine design actually came from an older Yamaha project that Benelli reworked. It’s like an Italian remix of a Japanese classic. Kinda explains why it’s reliable but still has that wild streak.

Final thought 

If you’re looking for refinement or lightweight flickability, maybe not. But if you want something that feels alive — like it’s constantly daring you to go faster — the TNT 600i will steal your heart. It’s imperfect, loud, maybe a little dramatic… but so are the best things in life.

And yeah, just don’t expect it to be cheap to maintain. But once you’ve heard that exhaust note bouncing off a tunnel wall, you’ll probably stop caring about the bills — or the fuel.