Benelli owner spends Rs 5 lakhs to make his bike look like Ducati Panigale

Ducati Fan Converted his bike after modification, has cost him in the region of Rs 8.5 lakhs. The post Benelli owner spends Rs 5 lakhs to make his bike look like Ducati Panigale appeared first on RushLane.

But what if someone is a diehard fan of the Panigale, but does not have the budget? Well, the answer is in the image you see. Modification specialists in Vietnam have made sure that this diehard fan of Ducati is not left unimpressed with their latest mod-job. They have successfully transformed a Benelli 300 into a Ducati Panigale, as far as looks are concerned.

This replica is purely aesthetic with mechanics remaining unchanged. Benelli TNT 300 gets a makeover with fairing, headlamps, tank and all other body parts borrowed from the Ducati Panigale 899. Each part perfectly blends into the design creating a whole new image for the Benelli TNT 300 and thus creating a Ducati Panigale 899 replica.

While looking identical to Ducati Panigale 899, the engine stays unchanged and it continues to draw power from its 300cc, twin cylinder, liquid cooled engine offering 38 bhp power at 11,500 rpm and 26.5 Nm torque at 10,000 rpm mated to a 6 speed manual transmission.

Engine seen on the Ducati Panigale 899 is significantly more powerful than that powering the Benelli TNT 300. This 899cc, twin cylinder, V Twin engine commands peak power of 146 bhp at 10,750 rpm and peak torque of 99 Nm at 9,000 rpm.

Ducati Fan Converted His Benelli TNT 300 Into Ducati Panigale Replica At Rs 5 lakhs

Recently, in Vietnam, a two-wheeler alteration professionals made an impressive transformation with Benelli TNT 300 which is exciting for all the Ducati followers. He did a great work for a Ducati fan who cannot afford the wonder bike. As you can see in the picture, its hard to make out a Benelli as it completely appears like the sportier Ducati. The exterior design is a copy of the Ducati Panigale 899, but the specs are same of the Benelli. They worked on the Benelli and revised the fairing, headlights, tank and many more components which are acquired from the Ducati Panigale 899.

 Ducati Fan Converted His Benelli TNT 300 Into Ducati Panigale Replica At Rs 5 lakhs

However, the Benelli TNT 300 cannot match the Ducati Panigale 899 regarding the top-specification and power figures, yet the Ducati enthusiast was satisfied with the exterior adjustment. The TNT 300 is powered by a 300cc, twin cylinder, liquid cooled engine which produces 38 bhp of max power @ 11,500 rpm and 26.5 Nm of torque @ 10,000 rpm, whereas, the Ducati is equipped with an 899cc, twin cylinder, V Twin engine which delivers a high power of 146 bhp @ 10,750 rpm and peak torque of 99 Nm @ 9,000 rpm. Engines of both the bikes are combined with a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The top speed claimed by Benelli TNT 300 is 158 kmph.

The naked street bike, Benelli TNT 300 offers enhanced customization when it comes to fairing modifications compared to units traded with company fairings. The fan converted the Benelli by just spending Rs 5 lakhs. Nevertheless, the owner got its dream Ducati Panigale 899 at his budget price which no one else has thought before.