There are a lot of things which make middleweight ADV-tourers strike a chord with several motorcyclists looking for an adventure-filled life with their motorcycle. They aren’t as heavy as their bigger and badder cousins while also being much more manageable off the road. The world of middleweight ADV motorcycles is soon going to brace the impact of the arrival of Benelli’s own TRK 800. It has been a long time coming and the Chinese bikemaker that has Italian roots, has now officially teased the TRK 800 for the first time. The ADV motorcycle from the land of dragons is going to mark its debut at EICMA 2021.
What can we expect?
The teaser video posted by the company on its social media channels gives a brief glimpse at several styling elements on the motorcycle. Unlike the TRK 502 that is renowned for its bulky proportions, the TRK 800 will be much more svelte in its design approach. The teaser video reveals that it will feature a semi-fairing design, a tall windscreen, split-style seats, a side-slung exhaust and wire-spoke wheels.
We can also expect it to have LED headlamps and Bluetooth-enable instrument cluster. It could also come equipped with electronic rider aids like selectable riding modes, ABS, and a traction control system.
Rebadged QJ SRB 750?
Almost a year ago, Benelli confirmed that they are working on an ADV with its 754cc parallel-twin engine platform and shortly after, QJ launched the SRB 750. It is still not clear that whether it’s the rumored TRK 800 or Benelli will develop a whole new motorcycle from the ground up while co-existing with the SRB 750. It utilizes the same engine found on other Benellis which displace the same like the Leoncino 800 and the 752 S. The 754cc parallel-twin engine is said to put out 81.6PS which might not be on par with its rivals but it would still be fun to ride on the road and off the road as well. Benelli TRK 800 could utilize the same motor too. The Benelli TRK 800 is expected to have a bolt-on subframe, USD front forks, rear mono-shock and dual front disc brakes.
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The upcoming Benelli TRK 800 is also likely to hit the Indian streets post its international debut, but details aren’t officially confirmed yet.