The Benelli TRK is a Benelli dual-sport motorcycle family introduced since 2017.
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| Manufacturer | Benelli |
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| Production | 2017-present |
| Class | Dual-sport |
| Related | QJmotor SRT |
History
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In November 2015 at the EICMA in Milan, Benelli presented two motorcycles, the Leoncino 500 and the prototype version of the TRK, a medium-displacement road enduro with a 500 cm3 engine.[1]
A year later, again at EICMA, the definitive version of the bike made its debut, with the name TRK 502.[2]
The frame is a classic trellis in steel tubes, equipped with a front suspension with 50 mm upside-down forks with a travel of 135 mm, while at the rear there is a classic swingarm anchored to a central shock absorber. The braking system consists of a double semi-floating disc with a diameter of 320 mm with four-piston calipers at the front and a single 260 mm disc equipped with ABS at the rear. The tyres, measuring 120/70 in front and 160/60 in the rear, are mounted on 17-inch cast aluminum wheels.
The engine, placed in a transversal position with a displacement of 499.6 cm3, is a liquid-cooled twin cylinder with 8 valves (4 for each cylinder) fed by an electronic injection system,[3][4] which delivers a power of 47 horsepower at 8500 rpm and develops a torque of 45 Nm at 5000 rpm, making the bike fall into the A2 novice category. The weight stands at 213 kg. The transmission is entrusted to a six-speed gearbox with chain and the tank has a maximum capacity of 20 litres.[5]
Also at EICMA in 2017, a more off-road version called TRK 502 X[6] made its debut, which was then introduced on the market in mid-2018.
In 2020,[7][8] 2021[9] and 2022[10] it turned out to be the best-selling motorcycle on the Italian market.
In spring 2021 it underwent a restyling with some small changes and updates, both aesthetic and engine.[11]
TRK 251
editIn 2019 a smaller and less powerful version called TRK 251 arrived, equipped with a different engine, a single-cylinder 250 cm3 single cam with 4 valves per cylinder and liquid-cooled electronic injection with a power of 24.5 HP delivered at 9500 rpm. which is already being used to equip the Benelli BN 251.[12]
TRK 800
editThe TRK 800 prototype destined for production in 2023 is presented at EICMA 2021. The 800 is powered by the Benelli Leoncino 800 parallel twin cylinder engine of 754 cm3, with double overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder and liquid cooling. Maximum power is 76 hp and torque is 67 Nm.[13]
TRK 702
editIn August 2022, the TRK 702 was presented in China with a new 693 cm3 parallel twin-cylinder engine, bore and stroke of 83×64 mm, compression ratio 11.6:1, liquid cooling and four valves per cylinder, combined to the double overhead shaft transmission. The 700 engine can deliver a maximum power of 76.1 HP at 8,500 rpm, and a peak torque of 68.2 Nm at 6,250 rpm,[14] and a detuned 35 kW version is also available for licenses A2. The braking system consists of a double front disc with two-piston floating caliper and a rear disc with single-piston floating caliper.[15] The 702 also has a specific aesthetic, front camera and redesigned saddle. The declared empty weight is equal to 220 kg (238 with full tank), 3 kg less than the TRK 502 model.
See also
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edit- ^ "EICMA 2015: Benelli TRK 502, "media" avventurosa". corrieredellosport.it.
- ^ "Benelli TRK 502: com'è, come va, quanto costa (test, foto e video)". www.motociclismonline.it.
- ^ "2021 Benelli TRK 502 X Review". Cycle News.
- ^ Drevenstedt, Greg (January 27, 2021). "2021 Benelli TRK502X | Road Test Review | Rider Magazine". ridermagazine.com.
- ^ "Ecco la versione definitiva della Benelli TRK 502". www.motociclismo.it.
- ^ "2021 Benelli TRK 502 X Review – First Ride". July 15, 2021.
- ^ "Mercato a dicembre: +24%. Fantic Caballero 500 è la più venduta. Il 2020 a -5.5% - News". Moto.it.
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- ^ "Le 10 moto più vendute in Italia nel 2021 ci piaceranno molto anche quest'anno". GQ Italia. January 16, 2022.
- ^ Perrino, Michele. "Mercato moto: il 2022 chiude in positivo. Le moto e gli scooter più venduti". MotorBox.
- ^ "Benelli Trk 502 X 2021: prova, prezzo e scheda tecnica della best seller italiana". La Gazzetta dello Sport.
- ^ "Benelli TRK 251, facile per tutti e costa poco". InSella.it.
- ^ Williams, Don (November 24, 2021). "2022 Benelli TRK 800 First Look [12 Fast Facts: New ADV Motorcycle]".
- ^ "Arriva in vendita la Benelli TRK 702. Più cavalli e meno peso - News". Moto.it.
- ^ Iorgi, Caterina Di (December 17, 2022). "Benelli TRK 702 X 2023: motore e caratteristiche".
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