Benelli Tornado 550 vs Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Benelli Tornado 550 (2026-present) and the Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Benelli Tornado 550 55.2 hp, Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid 58.3 hp.
- Torque: Benelli Tornado 550 54 Nm, Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid 60 Nm.
- Weight: Benelli Tornado 550 195 kg, Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid 228 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Benelli Tornado 550 (2026-present)55.2
- Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid (2024-present)58.3 (best)
Torque Nm
- Benelli Tornado 550 (2026-present)54
- Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid (2024-present)60 (best)
Weight kg
- Benelli Tornado 550 (2026-present)195 (best)
- Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid (2024-present)228
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present · Naked Twin Remove |  2024-present · ABS Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2026-present | 2024-present |
| Engine | two-cylinder , 4 strokes Injection, 37 mm diameter Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 554 cc 56 ch (55.20 hp) to 8,250 rpm 5.50 mkg (54 Nm) to 5,500 rpm | 451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin DOHC + liquid-cooled permanent-magnet synchronous electric traction motor (9kW peak) powered by a 48V lithium-ion battery; Kawasaki's first mass-production 'Strong Hybrid' powertrain, no clutch lever |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 554 cc | 451 cc |
| Power | 55.2 hp @ 8,250 rpm | 58.3 hpBest |
| Torque | 54 Nm @ 5,500 rpm | 60 Nm @ 2,800 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , Manual Secondary by chain | 6-speed Automated Manual (AMT), push-button shifter, no clutch lever |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 195 kg (wet)Best | 228 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.5 LBest | 14 L |
| Front suspension | Reverse telescopic hydraulic fork, 41 mm diameter, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment | 41mm telescopic fork, 4.7in (120mm) travel; non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Single shock absorber, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in) Preload and rebound adjustment | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with single gas-charged shock, adjustable spring preload, 4.5in (114mm) travel |
| Brake system | Not available | Standard ABS, dual-channel |
| Front brake | 2 Brembo discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper (M4.32) | Dual 300mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 1 disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), single-piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 120/70-17 (Dunlop Sportmax 05A) |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 | 160/60-17 (Dunlop Sportmax 05A) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 12,499 (USA MSRP, plus destination) |