Benelli TRK 702 versus Suzuki V-Strom 650
Benelli TRK 702
Adventure
Suzuki V-Strom 650
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
Built von 2005 bis 2024~
RRP 7.299 €
RRP 8.800 €
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Competitors
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:
- Comfort
- High-torque engine
- Suitable for everyday use
- Value for money
Cons:
- a bit heavy
- Suitcase system fiddly to install
- except ABS no technical extras
- Navigation complicated to set up
Cons:
- No need for mixed tyres
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.505 mm
Length : 2.200 mm Height : 1.390 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 239 (max: 441 ) kg
Length : 2.200 mm Height : 1.390 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 239 (max: 441 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.560 mm
Length : 2.275 mm Height : 1.405 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 835 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 415 ) kg
Length : 2.275 mm Height : 1.405 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 835 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 415 ) 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
Displacement: 698 ccm
Hub: 65 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 645 ccm
Hub: 63 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 645 ccm
Hub: 63 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
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
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: 185 km/h
Performance: 71 HP at 8.800 U/Min
Torque: 62 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 488 km
Performance: 71 HP at 8.800 U/Min
Torque: 62 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 488 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
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:
Bridges (bridge frame aluminum) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 159 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 19 M/C x MT 2.50 110/80R19 M/C 59V
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17
Bridges (bridge frame aluminum) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 159 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 19 M/C x MT 2.50 110/80R19 M/C 59V
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 260 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 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!Companion for every day
The bottom line is that there is a clear thumbs up for the Suzuki V-Strom 650. At 8,390 euros, it is an all-round successful bike with very good manners, can be used everywhere and is fully suitable for travel.
Suzuki remains true to its reputation for building underrated bikes. Our recommendation for all those who are looking for a fully everyday bike with a very good price-performance ratio: Ride it absolutely test. Rarely has had so much fun with so little effort.
The test bike was provided to us by M.A.S. in Wilster.
