I can still get a brand new one??? And can do for quite a while yet?????
Bennetts actually quite a good dealer from what I hear. I know my old man speaks to (?Russell) quite often and gets on well. Maybe they have stopped on teh Tornado, but i've not heard anything of it. They've been at £6k for quite a few months now?
Ironically, I thought the 1130 Tornado HAD been taken off production due to lots of little warrenty issues they couldn't resolve on the 1130 engine.
Remember, the 900cc Tornado was £10k+ when new
DOn't be put off though, if he loves the bike, he'll love the ride, and the feeling, and the noise. Search youtube, Benelli Tornado, Brands Hatch... Dribble.....
He had a 75 yo bloke come in a few weeks back talking about MV Augustas, never being able to get one but its his dream bike etc, but too fast etc...
Dad sold him a 750 model instead. The 75 still rides it and loves it
Age means nothing, if he loves it, tell him to get one. Its something to remember, and im biased I admit, im in love with them, but riding once really is forfilling....
But then in retrospect, my Bandit does everything I need, with more bounce, less braking, less power, but has started every time, 2+ years, 20,000+ miles, so its swings and roundabouts.
Head says jap stuff
Heart says italian exotic
If i was getting a little older, i'd like to think my heart would take over (as my head does the thinking still atm
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