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New Benelli Tornado 400 Sportbike Coming To Europe In H1 Of 2024

It looks as if Benelli has no scarcity of recent fashions to launch onto the market. At EICMA 2023 alone, the Chinese-owned Italian model unveiled an awesome variety of bikes slated for launch within the world market. After all, Benelli is owned by Qianjiang Motors, one of many largest Chinese motorbike producers, and father or mother firm to the likes of Keeway, QJ Motor, and MBP.

Not lengthy after showcasing a lot of new fashions late final yr, Benelli has already introduced the supply of a few of them, extra particularly, the Tornado 400, which is anticipated to go on sale in Europe within the first half of 2024. The Tornado 400 is the center little one within the trio of sportbikes launched at EICMA 2023, all of that are powered by parallel-twin engines. It clearly desires to tackle the crop of established twin-cylinder sportbikes already in circulation – bikes just like the Kawasaki Ninja 400 (up to date to the Ninja 500), CFMoto 450 SR (450SS within the US), Honda CBR500R, and Yamaha YZF-R3.

New Benelli Tornado 400 Sportbike Coming To Europe In H1 Of 2024

For reference, the Benelli Tornado 400 was beforehand launched within the Chinese market beneath the Tornado 402 moniker. It’s been up to date barely to fulfill European rules, extra particularly, to cater to A2 license holders trying to step as much as a much bigger bike from their A1-restricted newbie machines. The Tornado 400 is rocking a Euro 5-approved 399cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, parallel-twin engine with a dual-overhead camshaft. This engine pumps out 47.6 horsepower – the restrict of the A2 class. Power is shipped to the rear wheel by way of a handbook six-speed gearbox.

This engine is housed in a tubular metal body full with a elaborate single-sided swingarm. As for the suspension, Benelli depends on an inverted entrance fork with 37 millimeter stanchions, and a linkage-equipped rear monoshock. Braking duties are dealt with by entry-level Nissin floating calipers mounted axially onto the entrance fork.

New Benelli Tornado 400 Sportbike Coming To Europe In H1 Of 2024
New Benelli Tornado 400 Sportbike Coming To Europe In H1 Of 2024

With a 14.8-liter gasoline capability, we’re a moist weight of about 172 kilograms, or round 380 kilos, which is pretty light-weight and accessible. On high of that, we get full-LED lighting, a full-color TFT show with 5 inches of actual property, Bluetooth smartphone pairing, USB charging, and even a swanky tire stress monitoring system.

As talked about earlier, Benelli is anticipated to roll out the brand new Tornado 400 in Europe inside the first half of 2024. As of this writing, nevertheless, no official pricing has but been introduced. For reference, the Honda CBR500R goes for round 7,000 euros ($7,650 USD) in Italy, and the Ninja 400 retails for across the identical quantity. As such, we should always count on Benelli to cost its bike considerably decrease, ought to it need to appeal to consideration away from its mainstream rivals.

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New Benelli TRK 702 Enjoying Successful Sales In Italy

Benelli, a motorcycle brand that is experiencing rapid growth, is part of the Qianjiang Group in China, with its origins tracing back to Italy. The company continuously introduces new models in the Chinese market, but one model has stood out in the global market, particularly in Italy: the new Benelli TRK702.

The Benelli TRK 702 has achieved an impressive milestone by registering over 1,000 motorcycles in the Italian market in just a little over a month since its debut. This success can be attributed to Benelli’s strategy of offering an affordable middleweight ADV at just 7,490 Euros (about $7,898 USD). This mirrors the approach that made its predecessor, the TRK 502 model, popular in the Italian ADV segment.

Speaking about the success of the new model, Gianni Monni, Benelli’s sales manager in Italy, stated, “We are proud of the extraordinary result that the new TRK 702 is obtaining on the Italian market, in just over a month more than a thousand examples have been registered and, if we consider that all this is happening at the end of the commercial season, the satisfaction is even bigger. In the coming months, we believe we can further increase this performance, not forgetting that all those who had the patience to wait for our model to arrive on the market are the true architects of this success.”

The Benelli TRK 702 features a 698cc parallel-twin engine with liquid-cooling and fuel-injection, offering impressive performance. It generates 75 horsepower at 8,750 rpm and 68.2 pound-feet of torque at 6,250 rpm.

The bike utilizes a frame design based on the smaller 502 model, incorporating a steel trellis structure that enhances stiffness and reduces weight for improved handling. Its suspension setup includes 50 mm inverted forks at the front with 5.5 inches of travel and a preload-adjustable mono-shock at the rear, offering 6.8 inches of travel for versatility across various terrains. Dual-channel ABS is equipped on the bike’s two 320 mm front disc brakes and a 260 mm rear disc brake, ensuring enhanced safety on the road.

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Benelli TRK 502X Released In Four New Colors In India

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Benelli, owned by Chinese motorcycle giant Qianjiang, has been rapidly expanding in recent years. As part of its flagship adventure-tourer range, the TRK 502, Benelli has introduced four new color schemes in the Indian market.

The TRK 502 is available in two variants: the standard road-focused TRK 502 and the more rugged off-road TRK 502 X. The main difference between the two models is their wheel configuration – the TRK 502 comes with alloy wheels, while the TRK 502 X features wire-spoked wheels. The newly launched color schemes differentiate the two variants.

Benelli TRK 502X Released In Four New Colors In India

The TRK 502 X is now available in four new colors: Dark Gray, White, Yellow, and Green. Each color option has a different price, with Dark Gray, White, and Green priced at Rs 635,000 (about $7,700 USD), and the Yellow color scheme, considered the hero color, priced at Rs 650,000 (about $7,900 USD).

Aside from the new colors, there are no significant updates in terms of technology. The TRK 502 X retains its rugged adventure-focused design, featuring a tall windscreen, twin-pod headlight, and a half-fairing. The adventure-tourer also offers comfortable passenger accommodations with a split-style two-up saddle and large passenger grab handles.

Benelli TRK 502X Released In Four New Colors In India

Both the Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502 X are equipped with a 500cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, parallel-twin engine with a zero-degree crankshaft. This configuration provides ample torque and linear power delivery, delivering a maximum power output of 46.8 horsepower at 8,500 rpm, and 32 pound-feet of torque at 6,000 rpm.

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Benelli Introduces the New TRK 700 and TRK 700X in Europe

Benelli, the Italian motorcycle brand now owned by Chinese motorcycling conglomerate Qianjiang, is making waves in the global motorcycle market. With its extensive resources, Benelli is considered one of the reputable players from China. The brand is now entering the middleweight adventure (ADV) segment with the all-new TRK 700 platform.

The middleweight adventure bike category has gained popularity, thanks to the success of bikes like the Yamaha Tenere 700 and Aprilia Tuareg 660. Can the new Benelli models compete with established players in this segment? The TRK 700 boasts a brand-new parallel-twin engine, with a displacement of 698cc. This liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine features a standard 180-degree crankshaft, delivering similar sound and performance to the Kawasaki Versys 650. The TRK 700 produces 70 horsepower and 50 pound-feet of torque.

In terms of design, the TRK 700 follows a familiar frame setup, with a steel trellis frame that utilizes the engine as a stressed member. This not only reduces weight but also improves rigidity, resulting in better handling on both on and off-road terrain. The bike is equipped with 50-millimeter inverted front forks with 140 millimeters of travel, and a preload adjustable rear monoshock. Dual 320-millimeter front disc brakes and a single 260mm disc brake at the rear provide stopping power.

The TRK 700 and TRK 700X differ in their wheel setups. The TRK 700 is designed for road use and features standard wheels, while the TRK 700X is more rugged and equipped with wire-spoked wheels. Both models have 19-inch front wheels and 17-inch rear wheels.

In terms of technology, both the Benelli TRK 700 and TRK 700X come with modern features commonly seen in this category. They feature a five-inch full-color TFT display with Bluetooth smartphone pairing. Heated grips and saddles are available as optional extras. The bikes also come with full-LED lighting, a tall windscreen, and modern bodywork that resembles the styling of the previous version of the Ducati Multistrada.

Benelli has announced the launch of the TRK 700 and TRK 700X in the European market, with a price tag of 7,740 Euros (approximately $8,618 USD). The launch date for the US and other markets has not been confirmed yet.