Model:
Tornado 302 (Tornado Three / Tre Novocento)
Model Variant:
Tornado Naked T / Tornado 302 R sport variant
Production Years Covered:
2017 onward (as covered by this manual)
Vehicle Type:
Road motorcycle, street / naked sport
Target Audience:
Entry- to mid-level riders seeking a lightweight twin-cylinder road bike; workshop professionals servicing QJ/Benelli models
Competitive Advantage:
Parallel-twin engine with distinctive trellis/petal styling at a lower price point than Japanese middleweight rivals
Key Features:
Water-cooled parallel twin, tubular steel trellis frame, inverted front fork, petal disc brakes with ABS
Manual Type:
Workshop service repair manual
Coverage:
Introductory description of the motorcycle plus procedures for control, intervention and overhaul of main components
Delivery:
Instant digital download
Page Count:
N/A - not specified for this manual
Language:
N/A - not specified for this manual
Engine:
Removal, disassembly, inspection and overhaul of the 300cc parallel-twin engine
Fuel System:
Electronic fuel injection components, throttle body and fuel supply procedures
Cooling System:
Radiator, coolant pump and thermostat inspection and service
Lubrication:
Oil circuit, pump and filter service procedures
Transmission:
Gearbox disassembly, clutch removal and overhaul
Electrical System:
Wiring, ignition, charging and starting system testing
Brakes:
Front and rear disc brake service, pad and caliper procedures
Suspension:
Front fork and rear monoshock removal, inspection and settings
Wheels and Tyres:
Wheel removal, bearings and tyre procedures
Frame and Bodywork:
Trellis frame checks and fairing/panel removal
Steering:
Steering head bearings and handlebar service
Torque Specifications:
Tightening torques for main fasteners and assemblies
Special Tools:
Special tool references where required for disassembly
Diagnostics:
Fault-finding charts and troubleshooting procedures
Inspection:
Wear limits, measurement and inspection criteria
Assembly:
Step-by-step reassembly and adjustment procedures
Depth:
Dealer-level workshop content for control, intervention and revision of main components
Exclusions:
Information considered generally noted is not included
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Type:
Water-cooled 4-stroke parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (8 valves total)
Displacement:
300 cc (approx. 289 cc actual)
Bore x Stroke:
65.0 mm x 45.2 mm
Compression Ratio:
Approx. 12.1 : 1
Maximum Power:
Approx. 38.7 hp (28.7 kW) at 11,500 rpm
Maximum Torque:
Approx. 26.5 Nm at 9,000 rpm
Fuel System:
Electronic fuel injection (EFI), dual throttle bodies
Ignition:
Digital electronic ignition
ABS:
Dual-channel ABS on front and rear brakes
Front Brakes:
Dual petal disc brakes with radial-mounted calipers
Rear Brake:
Single petal disc with single-piston caliper
Lighting:
Full LED lighting with projector headlamp
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - motorcycles are not subject to published crash test ratings
Tyres:
Tubeless radial tyres on alloy wheels
Instrumentation:
Fully digital LCD instrument panel with gear position indicator
Lighting:
Full LED headlamp and tail lamp
Infotainment:
N/A - no audio or infotainment system on this model
Driver Assistance:
Dual-channel ABS; no advanced rider-assistance systems fitted
Engine Oil:
SAE 10W-40 API SL or higher, replace at every service interval
Oil Change Interval:
Per manufacturer schedule; break-in oil change after first 1,000 km
Coolant:
Long-life ethylene glycol based coolant, replace per schedule
Valve Clearance:
Check per scheduled interval
Drive Chain:
Regular cleaning, lubrication and slack adjustment
Brake Fluid:
DOT 4, replace per service schedule
Common Wear Items:
Brake pads, drive chain and sprockets, air filter, spark plugs
Manufacturer:
Benelli, founded 1911 in Pesaro, Italy - one of Europe's oldest motorcycle marques
Ownership:
Benelli is owned by Chinese group Qianjiang (QJ Motor) since 2005
Model Evolution:
Tornado 302 introduced 2017 as the street-naked sibling of the Tornado 302 R full-fairing sport bike, using the 300cc parallel-twin shared with the BN302
Production Location:
Qianjiang, Wenling, China
