Give Italians metal and the power of fire and electronics, and they create works of art that you can ride. The Benelli Tornado Naked Tre, or TnT, is just that: explosions in the palm of your hand, riding glove and all. Before we get carried away and blow things out of proportion however, it's time to rewind.

DSK hasn't fired a shot in the dark; they've gone ahead and brought an iconic Italian superbike brand to India, a name I never imagined I would see on sale here. That morning the TnT 899 was all sparkling in the artificial lighting we had around the office building in the wee hours of the day. That red swing-arm and frame sure do stand out in contrast to the bike's white.