I’m a big fan of naked sportbikes, and those of you who’ve read my stuff would know that I’m a big naked bike simp. As such, whenever new sporty streetfighters hit the market, I can’t help but get really excited – regardless of what manufacturer it’s from. My mantra when it comes to bikes of any type is “try before you judge,” because based on my experience, some of the most enjoyable bikes come from some of the most unsuspecting manufacturers.
EICMA 2023 was full of new and exciting launches of all types of bikes. However, while we’re on the topic of naked bikes, Benelli just unveiled quite a head-turner in the form of the Tornado Naked Twin 500. Yes, I know a lot of you just chuckled after reading that, but unfortunately, Chinese manufacturers aren’t exactly the best when it comes to naming their bikes. For the record, I don’t have a twin, and even if I did, I’m sure they’re not naked, either.
