Benelli TNT 300 vs Kawasaki Z250 : Review : PowerDrift 

@reuben dias: We shall speak for ourself. Our test rider is a trained racer, and a National Champion too! We test using the vbox in a standard testing condition! Rest assured you can rely on those numbers!

IMO too many motorcyclists are becoming too hung up on grossly over-powered bikes that are useless unless you own a race-track. Smaller bikes are light and quick handling and best of all you can zing through a few gears without going 200 mph into the rocks. Low purchase price and good mpg is nice too, and you get a lot of bike for the money.

I'm from China where this TNT is built, because price is lower here Benelli managed to sell a lot of them(still, much less than Suzuki GW250) and I have the chance to see a lot of rider reviews. It has a not-so-good quality reputation and most people consider the Z250 to be a much more balanced bike.

I recently had taken the tnt 300 for a test ride and if anyone is unable to make a choice regarding this bike, i would say: "Please, do yourself a favour and take that test ride!" Here are my impressions: Looks & Basic features: Pictures dont do justice since this really is a big bike. Coming from the old pulsar 150 (2002), i could feel a world of difference in the size and sheer mass of the bike. It looks smart with nice sculpted edges, bulb like headlamp up front. The brake levers and even the screws are anodized and feel good to look at. Tacho is analogue and the speedo is digital with engine temperature/time shown by default. Button quality is acceptable but it could have been implemented better. PS: It comes with hazard lights. It comes with LED indicators and tail lamps. Throttle will need to be wrung quite a bit back and might make a lot of people wish they had robotic arms. Weight & Other comments: At 196kgs laden with all fluids, this isnt a light bike. However you wont feel this weight while riding. The tank is a good 16L tank with a good amount of bulk up front adding to its macho italiano look. Overall, it looks like a nice quality product. The bike is shod with 120/160 pirelli angel STs. A nice set of tyres, this. Concerns: There seem to be a few concerns i have with the fit and finish. =The headers could take a beating from stones which could be picked up by the tyres, during monsoons, the low slung exhaust could get submerged (one of my biggest fears). Then there is a bigger gripe: ABS or rather, the lack of it. = The horn is positioned really near to the radiator, i wonder if heat has a chance of killing it. =No idea about the illumination provided by the headlamp =Doesnt have a main stand (:P) Ride impressions: Comfortable seating for the rider. The legs have to go slightly behind than normal due to the footpeg positioning. Gear shifts are smooth but i had trouble bringing the bike to neutral (again, a personal issue). The bike does get hot in summer and you'll see 100 degrees on the MID quite frequently. The radiator kicks in at 90 degrees or thereabouts and you do feel this hot air swirling in between your thighs. God save you if you decide to ride with bermudas, you'll have a weird looking patch down there. I felt the routing of the heat out of the radiator could have been done somehow. Keeping in mind this is a naked, i'll let that slip. Throttle response is crisp, i didnt feel the bike wanting to lift off into space as i wrung the throttle as i expected quite a bit of shunt. The bike isn't for the speed monster but rather, for someone who enjoys riding the bike with a great deal of calm and has a liking towards that lack of wobble or vibration. The duke pulls like no tomorrow but this is a bike that'll let you enjoy 'today'. This must be because those twin cylinders have dual O2 sensors(one on each header). It isnt extremely smooth though. I did observe two flat spots in torque delivery in the 3rd and 4th gear suggesting they were pretty tall. Couldn't go 5th/6th gear courtesy of test riding in the city. Overall, its a great bike for the city and seems like itll make a great tourer. The bonus comes along in the form of that lovely exhaust note from those twin cylinders with that 360 degree crank.

I noticed that your channel is now has Verified sign. Congrats!!!!

You are adding a good STORY to every review..... which is awesome.... thumbsup :)

Power drift team are always to the mark. love the perfect blend of music, video and of course the reviews you guy put up in a single video. I am always waiting for a new video on your channel. Its always so perfect and dramatic. You guys make the Adrenalin flow and pump up through the body even if we are not on the bike or in the car. I am Nimish from Pune would like to meet you guys soon. Keep up the good work. Will Always Be Following Your Channel. Speed.

You guys have got some very very nice videos! I am an avid follower of your videos and I have to say I have not been bored by any of them, not even once! Keep 'em coming PD! Cheers from a fellow avid motorcycle enthusiast from the Philippines!

that 300 looks so big, for that size might as well get a 400/600 street bike

Great job as usual guys!!! When is the rc 390 review coming ?? :p

Awesome video !!! Expecting 300 cc comparison after launch of bajaj pulsar ss

Up tight is it!! haha.. I had asked for it and u gave it. Thanks a ton for this review! Cheers!!

Had been waiting for this review for a very long time. Its very short though. I wish I could see you ride the bike and scrape it till u get the sparks out. Was expecting more from the exhaust note. You guys are brilliant and no one comes even close to you I want another big review for this bike 😊☺☺ You guys are awesome

@powerdrift...Best motorcycle reviews !!!!! Love u guys !! keep rocking...

PowerDrift pls do a review of Pulsar RS200 soon....

And where are all these awesome roads where you test these bikes. A ride there seems lovely!!

Another superb vid from you guys. Well done.

Great video and comparison!! The Benelli looks amazing in flesh especially with those wide Pirelli tyres. Z250 has too much of fairing for a naked for my liking. I just wish the Benelli was a little lighter though. And I'm just totally sold on the exhaust note of that Benelli. Rev that throttle and you'll jizz in your pants. Great sound from that twin. Now I only wish to get to ride these 2 and put down my money.... on Benelli. Nice cameo by the KTM. Cheers!

I don't know how many times i watched ur videos again and again ,u people r awesome guys Luv u

That was a really good review.. I rode the tnt 300.. My Frnd's bike while I went for a long ride with my group.. It's soooooo damn comfy, the seat.. It's no as urgent as the Duke 390 but perfect highway tool.. The power is a bit on the lazy part.. Gotta rev past 5k-6k rpm to get the bump.. Pirelli angel tyres does its job really well.. Way to go powerdrift #pdarmy.. Sagar it was pleasure meeting u during the 390 track day at chennai.. My happiness had no ends at all.. Once again all the best powerdrift

All powerdrift videos are superb mann..editing and all stuff is MIND BLOWING...😎😎😎

great !! cant wait either...u guys are terrific...

Hoping for a review of the 2020 version of this bike

redicolusly awesome !!!! Waiting for your reviews on TNT 25 and Hornet 160r

only because of your rivew I bought the benelli TNT 300 and this Italian baby is absolutely amazing

There is nothing that can beat benelli in sound in its class

Awesome review !!!! Love the story mode !!!

good review... i am expecting a review on HD breakout.. any ways..thumps up ..

In a parallel twin, both pistons reach top dead center at the same time. In a parallel twin where the pistons move up and down at the same time, the crankshaft angle is 360 degrees.

Can you post a review of Benelli TNT 25...

Please make video of Honda CBR250r repsol 2015

I really like your videos. The production team is really good. Keep it up. Also the quality of the reviews is very good. I would suggest that you also put up the trail length and torque curve figures from the manufacturers.

what bike should i buy around 2.5 lack to 3 lack with power n roadgrip n stability.... please sugest me please.... previous bike i have fzs v2

Nice comparison between the two! Can't wait for the Pulsar RS200 review! *-*

The long awaited video.... Thanks PowerDrift for making this video....

Beautiful editing & beautiful video .... As always 🍺🍺

Hey can u please review the triumph thruxton.

the quality of your videos is insanely good man, get you own tv show!!

Chalo... Finally our guy Akash stopped wetting his bed and has a female pillion rider without any back aches... Nice video... Great job again +PDArmy...

would the inverted forks cause any problems on Indian roads ? Feel dirt and sludge might enter

Awesome as always...!!! ;)

Great review.

could you please do a comparsion video on benelli 1130 and z900

Nicely done...Guys a review of Pulsar 220F if u cld do wld be great.!

cheers guys

I wish the design had a bit more zing. Doesn't look bad by any means but not as exciting as it's older siblings.That bumble bee look on the bigger bikes looks much better.Not to mention that weight...more than some of the fully faired bikes..This bike sounds sweet but has a long way to go.DSK need to price it a lil more aggressively seeing it goes against the 390 and z250 . As always Great review guys !

Awesome review

never knew that this one had a 160 rear and that too a pirelli!! wow really well man!! gr8 bike

It would be great if you could do a review of Benelli TNT25 as well.

Seriously you guys have set a Benchmark in 2 wheeler reviews ..... Kudos to the Videography and Editing team for making them so eye catching.... Ever thought of airing a channel over Television?... or launch episodes with a channel vendor?......

lovely review ... Good job guys

Thx benelli 300 doesnt have gear indicator in the screen , is that right ?

Sarge, can you give some more details about the advantage/disadvantage of an offset monoshock? does it hamper stability or maybe some suspension issue with a pillion onboard? I would spend for this bike only for the diff character it has compared to other similar segment bikes. Being approx 37bhp does the bike feel underpowered with 190kgs?

please do review of Benelli TNT25...

ThankGod , you uploaded new video/episode of powerdrift. :)

Dang... I wanna get me some of those Alpinestars gear.

when we will see the review of benelli tornado 302. I would also like to know the launch date of the same mentioned above

great review PowerDrift ! still waiting for ur IBW coverage n that song :P does the bike really sounds like a inline four?

please tell me which 1 best Benelli TNT 300 or KTM Duke 390

First of all, TenHut where are you?? and then.. What a review! Truly amazing and informative as well.

was waiting for benelli 300 review from powerdrift.... though i was expecting a comprehensive review,,, is it possible for you guys to come up with a more detailed review of this bike?

PowerDrift .. Tis s my first comment on any of your videos though i have been watching all of it from ur beginning of time! you guys have taken the 5 ft 2 wheel one soul industry to a completely new level among us Indians. And right from your founder ( Ten ) to the newest test rider I personally thank you all for every effort put into, its always appreciated by every biker around.! #PDArmy is growing big and wide, its a good sign from the strong future for you guys to lead this in a very monopolistic way.! Cheers to that! About this video ( already liked & shared) the theme is very nice . when the guy wakes up past the alarm for his office and up so early and ready for his weekend ride ! Keep the spirit going and pass the fire onto every rider!! Live, Ride! - MotorheartbBb

Beautiful video.....loved it.......great consumer advice guys....a request though (plz show more of the shots where in the bikes r taking corners like in your old videos....works like a gem)..lol

u guys doing great job

Love you Power dirift i loved the video but looks too short, do add more details and slow, Look too fast and a drag race would better love you guys

Love your show,you guys are the best :)

I've been following your videos since PTR. It's amazing how much you have improved in this 3 years. In that moment, your review was the main reason I bought a 200NS and not an R15 (not my first bike... not by an inch... but in my country Bajaj was not a well known brand yet, and your review convinced me of the quality of their new products) Now I ride a Yamaha FZ6R, and you're assisting me again... but now in the decision of changing my car. Can't wait for the moment when you start reviewing other kind of products, so I can buy with the backup of PD reviews (helmets? jackets? aftermarket maybe?) Oh! And "the hand" of PD goes way around the globe... greetings from Santiago, Chile!

@powerdrift ninja300 vs benelli300 which is the best to buy ??

I am waiting for your review on Benelli 302R

Could we plz get a dedicated in depth review of the tnt 300

Super Review!....was waiting for an episode on the TNT 300....and finally got one!....bike is awesome an all in one package....so are you guys...and yes the shoot location always has to be LAVASA.....why not?...its a bikers paradise,!!

A bike review with Shirt & pants... Never thought I'll see this.. 😊

Kindly make a review on TNT Benneli 25

waited for this video in the planet near Gargantua. :P waiting is so much easier there !! Great work guys , keep 'em coming!! (Y)

Plz do a comparison video between tnt25 & Fz 250 or tnt25 & duke250

You guys are awesome, you should start a podcast.

Great video PD team as always!! :D. The Benelli TNT 300 is good but what surprised me was that even though the difference in power and torque figures between the two rides, the Z250 managed to be better in terms of acceleration ( And I say in terms of acceleration as that's what you expect from a naked bike than top speed). The only things i found the TNT 300 to be good is the sound it produces. More similar to that of a four cylinder bike than a twin and also the Pirelli Tyres that comes along with it as opposed to the IRC in the Kawasaki is much much better. The Kawasaki still has my heart but the pricing of the Z250 is too much and I'd rather add an extra 60k and get a Ninja 300. Nevertheless my preference when it comes to naked beasts is the Duke 390 as it's much more affordable and it's roar gives me the adrenaline rush i need. Then again that's just me :P

Sir benelli TNT 300 and kawasaki z300 who's the best bike for drag racing 🏁

When do you think the Tornado 302R would launch ?

can u guys pls review Ducati...the monster 821 specifically?

PowerDrift Where do you get your background scores from? Just brilliant!

Can u do a review in yamaha's MT series?..MTs are pretty..but wil they do better than its competitors?

Awesome like always PD. Keep going

can u tell me about its service cost and parts??

Which bike is better ninja 300,benelli 300 or hyosung 250

"The ergos are nice an uptight"??!!!! Surely i have to test the bike now..... :P Great review guyz ... Keep up the good work !!!!!:D

@powerdrift review TNT 25 please

Superb video Powerdrift .... Benelli TNT300 perfect for rookie,as it is good for city as well as tours and the exhaust note the bike shows the real Italian manufacturing.

That was hilarious in the end Hahah but good one guys. I'd go for the TNT. Ciao!

U guys are based near Cummins in Balewadi!?

I have heard that spare parts for Benelli takes a lot of time to delivered. If something is broken it takes weeks to get the part replaced. Is it true?

Sir plz make a review on banily TNT 25 we are huge fans of yours channel 🙏🙏🙏

Guys can u make a video on benelli 600i as I wanna know more about the bike compared to cbr 650

An another fine review from power drift awesome review man.....!! But I'm waiting for bajaj pulser rs 200 review.......!!

Guys is it possible to make a video on comparison between benelli tnt 300 , kawasaki ninja 300 and yamaha r3 !!!

ALL R OBSESSED WITH NUMBERS, IF YOU PEOPLE LIKE IT, DON'T THINK TWICE, GO & BUY HER WITH FULL OF RESPECT, WHICH SHE DESERVES, PURE PASSION COMES ALWAYS STANDARD. ... KEEP GOING SAGAR WITH YOU TEAM. ...

You guys are really insane. You've just made my day. I got goosebumps at 1.18..

was hoping for a more detailed, longer review :| From a touring perspective, two-up, how is it (ignoring the lack of windshield thing)? how's the pillion comfort? cruising speed? build quality? Do the pirellis run out as quickly as the metz?

where is this video shot?? also, if you could name a few other locations where you guys have shot reviews..

Love the sound. Too bad its come up short in the other areas.