At over a century old, the Benelli brand has had its ups and downs, but its survival has resulted from changing with the times. Remember the Benelli Sei from the 1970s keeping up with six-cylinder machines from Honda and Kawasaki? You could say Benelli’s TRK 702X is doing the same thing in today’s adventure-led market.
Derived from the TRK range, the 702X version has all the proper adventure styling cues, such as the headlight with a double LED module set into the mask structure, or the design of the tank, with the rider’s legs contact area made of metal to allow maximum freedom of movement without compromising the 20-litre fuel capacity. Other distinguishing features of the TRK 702X, shared with the other newcomers in the range, include the rear grab handles, which are generous and long to offer maximum comfort for the passenger.
Slotting neatly between the 500 and 800cc models, the twin-cylinder, 698cc motor produces 70hp at 8000rpm and 70Nm of torque at 6000rpm. The six-speed gearbox has a wet slipper clutch with a torque converter. Rider convenience is further enhanced by a high-resolution 5in TFT colour display with a Bluetooth connection which links to a phone to display incoming calls and notifications. Handlebar controls allow answering or ending a call. Furthermore, it is possible to transform the display into a navigator by downloading an application to your mobile phone and connecting to a phone-mirroring solution.
The Benelli TRK 702X will be available in anthracite grey, forest green, dune sea and moon grey for £6899 + £200 OTR. Until the end of 2023, a trio of Benelli aluminium cases, a 46-litre top case, two side cases and frames are included in the list price.
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