Benelli TRK 702 versus Moto Guzzi V85 TT

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Benelli

Benelli TRK 702

Adventure
Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi V85 TT

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2023 bis 2024~
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 7.299 €
RRP 12.299 €
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Pros:
  • Price/Performance!!
  • Plenty of space for driver and front passenger
  • easy-to-read TFT display
  • good-natured driving characteristics
  • nice sound thanks to 180 degree pin offset
  • high-quality tyres
Pros:
  • Processing
  • Off-road characteristics
  • Comfort
  • Brake
Cons:
  • a bit heavy
  • Suitcase system fiddly to install
  • except ABS no technical extras
  • Navigation complicated to set up
Cons:
  • Power

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.505 mm
Length :
2.200 mm Height : 1.390 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
239 (max: 441 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.530 mm
Length :
2.240 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
230 (max: 448 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: In-line twin-cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 698 ccm
Hub: 65 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 90°-V2-cylinder four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Performance: 70 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 70 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
435 km
Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 80 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 83 NM bei 5.100 U/Min
Tank contents: 23 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
460 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
50mm USD front fork, non-adjustable (140mm travel )
Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber adjustable in rebound damping and preload (travel 154 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum casting two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17
Frame type:
Tubular space bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Hydraulic Ø 41 mm USD telescopic fork; Spring preload and rebound damping adjustable (travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
lateral central strut, spring preload and tension rod adjustable (spring travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm with integrated gimbal
Tyres at the front: 110/80 - 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 - 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 260 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo radial monobloc calipers with 4 pistons ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 2-piston brake caliper ( 260 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The Benelli TRK 702 is a well-made adventure bike for the road. If you prefer to ride off-road, you should take a look at the TRK 702 X with a 19-inch rim at the front, longer suspension travel and mixed tires. The TRK surprises with a grown-up appearance and benevolent driving characteristics. The 70 hp inline twin is fun and sounds very good to our ears. Thanks to the tubular steel trellis frame, the machine also looks great. But the real highlight of this bike is without question the price: 7,299 euros - so the competition has to dress warmly!

Price/Availability/Colors/Years of Construction

  • Price: 7.299€
  • Availability: since 11/2023
  • Colors: Grey, White

The Individualist among the Enduros

What remains? The Moto Guzzi V85 TT performs well. At its core, it is a very clean, individual motorcycle that does not weaken in everyday life. The middle ground in terms of performance could be a little more committed to motor. But racers, no matter what ground, will have nothing to do with the guzzis of modern times anyway.

Any favours? No, Moto Guzzi customers don't need that. They appreciate that the newer models have caught up enormously in terms of connectivity, quality and suitability for everyday use without losing individuality. No matter in which colour and with which tire.

The test bike was provided to us by ZTS in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 12.300€ in yellow, other colours from 11.990€
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Availability: also available as A2
  • Colours: blue, grey, red, yellow