Benelli Motorcycle Key Replacement

Benelli key quick facts

SSR Motorsports has distributed Benelli motorcycles in the United States since 2016, starting with the 2017 TNT300 and TNT600.
The US owner's manuals for the TNT135, 302S, TNT300, TNT600, Leoncino and TRK502 describe a cut key and no immobilizer.
The Leoncino is supplied with 2 keys that cover the fuel cap, steering lock, ignition and seat.
On the TNT135 and 302S the fuel cap is opened with the ignition key and the key comes out once the cap is locked shut.
The TNT600 main switch has a Park position that keeps the tail light on with the key removed.

Benelli is an Italian name, founded in Pesaro in 1911, that now belongs to China's Qianjiang group. The bikes sold in the United States since 2016 come through SSR Motorsports, the US distributor, starting with the 2017 TNT300 and TNT600 and followed by the TNT135, 302S, Leoncino and TRK502. The US owner's manuals for these models describe a plain cut key that turns the ignition, locks the steering and opens the fuel cap, and on the larger bikes releases the seat. The manuals do not mention a chip key, a code card or a fob, so a lost Benelli key is normally a cutting job.

We cut spare keys, make new keys when every original is gone, repair worn ignition switches, extract broken keys, and fix fuel cap and seat locks, at your location in San Diego County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara or Goleta. Tell us the exact model and year when you book. The 135, the 300 class twins, the 500 class twins and the TNT600 do not share lock hardware, and older Italian-built Benellis such as the Tornado Tre and TNT 1130 are a separate case that we confirm from the bike itself.

Benelli key types by model and year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
From around 2018	TNT135	cut key	no	One key runs the main switch, the steering lock and the locking fuel cap.
From around 2017	TNT300, 302S	cut key	no	The key works the ignition, the push-and-turn steering lock and the fuel cap. The manual for the related BN302 lists the same key for opening the saddle.
From around 2017	TNT600	cut key	no	The switch has a Park position that leaves the tail light on with the key removed, and a separate Lock position for the steering.
From around 2020	Leoncino, Leoncino Trail	cut key with a plastic head	no	Supplied with 2 keys that cover the fuel cap, steering lock, ignition and seat.
From around 2021	TRK502, TRK502X	cut key	no	The same key opens the fuel cap, locks the steering, runs the ignition and releases the passenger seat. Accessory luggage, if fitted, is keyed separately unless matched.

Benelli keys by model

Each page covers the key and immobilizer by year, which locks share the key, and what a lost-key job involves for that model.

Benelli immobilizer and chip keys

The US owner's manuals for the TNT135, TNT300, 302S, TNT600, Leoncino and TRK502 describe a mechanical key and a main switch with a steering lock position. They do not describe an immobilizer light, a transponder key, a code card or a PIN. The key care advice in the Leoncino and TRK502 manuals is the ordinary kind: keep keys dry and away from heat, do not grind or reshape them, do not take the plastic head apart, and keep the duplicate away from the bike.

Older Italian-built Benellis, such as the Tornado Tre and TNT 1130 triples, are not covered by those manuals. Their key setup varies by model and year, so we confirm the exact key from your VIN when you call. If you own one, tell us the model and year and whether you still have a working key. If a previous owner fitted an aftermarket alarm or immobilizer to any Benelli, mention that too.

Lost all your Benelli keys?

With every key gone, the visit is about making a new key from the bike. We confirm your ownership, identify the lock hardware on your model, cut a key that turns the ignition, and then check it in the steering lock, fuel cap and seat lock it should share. If the ignition switch is worn or was damaged in a theft attempt, we can repair or replace it, and Benelli lock hardware is also sold as a matched set of ignition switch, seat lock and fuel cap with its own keys.

Have your photo ID and the registration or title ready, along with the VIN and the exact model and year. Mention it if the fuel tank is low, since a lost key also means a locked fuel cap. On the Leoncino and TRK502 the battery and fuses sit under the seat, which the same key releases, so tell us if the battery is flat as well.

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

Need a Benelli key in Ventura & Santa Barbara?

Call or text with the year and model and where the bike is.

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Where to find your Benelli key code

The US Benelli owner's manuals do not describe a key number page or a key tag. Look on the key blade and head for a stamped number, and check the delivery paperwork for any tag from the selling dealer. If there is no number to be found, a new key can usually be made from the locks on the bike.

Benelli dealer or mobile locksmith?

Benelli parts for US bikes come through SSR Motorsports and its dealer network. A dealer can order a factory lock set, which arrives with its own keys and replaces the ignition, seat and fuel cap locks together. That is a sound fix when several locks are damaged, but it means ordering time and getting the bike to the shop. A mobile locksmith comes to the bike, cuts a key to the locks you already have, and can repair the ignition or extract a broken key in the same visit.

Benelli models we make keys for

Benelli key and lock services

Benelli key FAQ

Does my Benelli have a chip key?

The US owner's manuals for the TNT135, TNT300, 302S, TNT600, Leoncino and TRK502 describe a plain cut key and do not mention an immobilizer, code card or fob. Older Italian-built models are a separate case that we check on the bike.

Can you make a Benelli key if I have no original?

Yes, in most cases. We confirm ownership with photo ID and your registration or title, then make a key from the locks on the bike and test it in the ignition, steering lock, fuel cap and seat.

Does one key open everything on a Benelli?

On the current US models, yes. The manuals list one key for the ignition, steering lock and fuel cap, and for the seat on the Leoncino, TRK502 and 300 class twins. A lock that was replaced on its own may have a different key.

How many keys came with my Benelli?

The Leoncino manual says the bike is supplied with 2 keys, and it advises keeping the duplicate away from the bike. If you bought used and got only one, have a spare cut before that one is lost or worn.

Can a Benelli dealer replace my keys?

A dealer can order a factory lock set through SSR Motorsports, which comes with new keys and replaces the locks together. A mobile locksmith can instead cut a key to your existing locks where the bike sits, with no tow.

Where we work on Benelli bikes

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Page last updated November 14, 2026.