BMW S 1000 XR versus Benelli TRK 702

BMW S 1000 XR

Crossover

Benelli TRK 702

Adventure

New edition of BMW's 1,000cc cross-over sports car

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BMW S 1000 XR im Test

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Full-blown adventure bike with 70 hp for well under 8,000€

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Benelli TRK 702 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2024~

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

RRP 19.690 €

RRP 7.299 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Seating position fits small and big people
High-revving motor
Strong brakes
Very good standard equipment

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:

You just always want to step on the gas

Cons:

a bit heavy
Suitcase system fiddly to install
except ABS no technical extras
Navigation complicated to set up

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.505 mm
Length : 2.200 mm Height : 1.390 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 239 (max: 441 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

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

Performance

Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 323 km

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

Chassis

Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 150 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17

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

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Man, we had fun with the XR! The standard electronically adjustable ESA suspension really irons everything smoothly and yet this bike still gives you the necessary feedback about the road condition for sporty driving. That's the biggest difference between XR and GS: The XR is always sporty on the road, even if the 4-cylinder can purr at least theoretically like a kitten, that's not what you want as a driver! Better to throttle and loseprint like a cheetah. GS on the other hand: Rather quiet as a lion.

Whether the sportiness of the XR has a lasting effect or rather annoys, every driver has to decide for himself. What is clear, however, is that it travels more pleasantly on a GS, because you drive rather relaxed and there is no constant driving jerking or chain care.

The test motorcycle was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne Pinneberg. There she stands as a guide and is happy about every test driver.

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!