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2026 Benelli Twister 550 Preview


2026 Benelli Twister 550 Preview
2026 Benelli Twister 550 in Gres White

Benelli, a storied Italian motorbike model owned by China’s Qianjiang and now distributed within the U.S. by Keeway America, has launched particulars on the 2026 Benelli Twister 550, slated to reach in dealerships in early 2026. The Twister 550 is Benelli’s solely totally faired sportbike, and it joins Benelli’s lineup alongside the TNT135 and 302S bare bikes, 4 TRK journey touring bikes, and the classic-style Imperiale 400.

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Powering the Twister 550 is a 554cc parallel-Twin that makes a claimed 61 hp at 8,250 rpm and 40 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm and has a compression ratio of 11.5:1, a bore and stroke of 70.5 x 71mm, and a 270-degree crank.

2026 Benelli Tornado 550 Preview

Suspension is offered by Marzocchi and features a totally adjustable 41mm inverted fork and a rear shock with preload and rebound adjustability. Brembo brakes embody twin 4-piston radial monoblock calipers pinching 320mm discs and a single 2-piston caliper on a 260mm disc, and ABS is customary. The 17-inch aluminum wheels are wrapped in Pirelli Angel GT sport-touring tires.

2026 Benelli Tornado 550 Preview

The Twister 550’s seat peak is 31.5 inches, and its working weight is 437 lb. The gas tank holds 4.4 gallons and has a 0.7-gallon reserve.

2026 Benelli Tornado 550 Preview

The Twister has a sculpted fairing, and Benelli claims that the daytime working lights that resemble the fangs of a lion are a nod to the historic image of the Benelli model. It additionally comes with a 5-inch TFT show that gives wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Different expertise contains traction management, two trip modes (Regular and Sport), and tire-pressure monitoring. The bike additionally comes with a USB-C charging port.

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2026 Benelli Twister 550 in Midnight Black

Colour choices embody Gres White and Midnight Black, each with yellow accents. Pricing has not but been introduced. Go to the Benelli web site for extra data.

Take a look at extra new bikes in Rider’s 2026 Bike Patrons Information

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