Benelli, a rapidly growing motorcycle brand, is part of the Qianjiang Group in China, whose origins trace back to Italy. The company continuously introduces a series of new models to the Chinese market. However, among these models designed for the global market, one stands out and has achieved significant success, particularly in Italy: the new Benelli TRK702.
The Benelli TRK 702 reached an impressive milestone by registering over 1,000 motorcycles in the Italian market in just over a month since its debut. This achievement highlights Benelli’s pricing strategy success. This approach reflects what propelled its predecessor, the TRK 502 model, to popularity in the Italian ADV segment. The TRK 502 remains a popular model even several years after its debut.
About the success of the new model, Gianni Monni, Benelli’s commercial manager in Italy, told Motociclismo: “We are proud of the extraordinary result that the new TRK 702 is achieving in the Italian market, with over a thousand units registered in just over a month, and considering that all this is happening at the end of the commercial season, the satisfaction is even greater. In the coming months, we believe we can further increase this performance, without forgetting that all those who had the patience to wait for our model to reach the market are the true architects of this success.”
Beneath the fairings and within the steel trellis frame lies a new engine. The Benelli TRK 702 features a 698cc twin-cylinder engine with liquid cooling and fuel injection. Although not as exciting in terms of sound as models like the Yamaha T7 and Aprilia Tuarag 660, the TRK 702 offers impressive performance. It produces 70 hp of power at 8,000 rpm and 70 N·m of torque at 6,250 rpm.
The Benelli TRK 702 uses a frame design based on the smaller-displacement 502 model, incorporating a steel trellis structure that increases rigidity and reduces weight for better maneuverability. The suspension includes 50mm inverted forks at the front with 5.5 inches of travel and an adjustable shock absorber at the rear, offering 6.8 inches of travel for versatility on various terrains. Braking is efficient with two 320mm front disc brakes and a 260mm rear disc brake, all equipped with dual-channel ABS for added safety on the road.
