Benelli has revealed the Tornado Naked Tre 903 Concept at EICMA, using the show bike to connect a familiar name with a much more experimental technical direction. The company describes it as a representation of its vision for the future, rather than simply a styling exercise built around an old badge.

The name points back to the Tornado Tre 900, which entered production in 2002 before its production run ended in 2014. The new machine takes a retro-racer approach, with a predominantly deep-green finish, fluorescent green accents and slick tyres. Its aggressive presentation is matched by the prominent aerodynamic hardware built into the design.

Aerodynamics with a changing role

The standout technical feature is the active aerodynamic system. It draws measurements from the motorcycle’s IMU and changes the wings’ angle of attack according to speed and riding phase. That means the system can react differently while the bike is cornering, braking or accelerating, instead of relying on one fixed aerodynamic setting.

Power comes from a new three-cylinder engine of around 900cc. Benelli says the motor can reach 14,000rpm and weighs 56kg, while the concept also incorporates a ride-by-wire throttle. Its modular chassis is split into front, centre and rear sections. The two outer sections are aluminium, with composite material used for the central section. Ohlins suspension is fitted at the front and Marzocchi suspension at the rear, joined by an aluminium swingarm and Brembo brakes. Benelli positions the concept as a platform for exploring advanced engineering solutions, with technology, performance and design at its core.