BMW G 650 GS versus Benelli TRK 702
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Benelli TRK 702
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 7.299 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
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
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- a bit heavy
- Suitcase system fiddly to install
- except ABS no technical extras
- Navigation complicated to set up
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
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
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
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
Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
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
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
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
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single 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!
