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Benelli BKX 125 dan Benelli BKX 125 S Dilancarkan di Eropah

Benelli telah melancarkan beberapa model baharu untuk tahun 2025, termasuk model berkapasiti kecil yang kelihatan menarik ini, dipanggil Benelli BKX 125 dan Benelli BKX 125 S.

Kedua-duanya dibina di menggunakan platform yang sama iaitu enjin, rangka, suspensi dan brek yang dikongsi. Perbezaannya ialah BKX 125 ialah motosikal pengembaraan ringan, manakala BKX 125 S ialah motosikal jenis naked/supermoto. Oleh itu, yang pertama mempunyai roda hadapan 19-inci dan roda belakang 17-inci dengan jejari wayar, manakala yang kedua menggunakan roda tuang 17-inci pada kedua-dua hujungnya. Terdapat cakera brek tunggal 280mm di hadapan.

Enjinnya ialah jenis 125cc, silinder tunggal, SOHC, dengan penyejukan cecair, yang menghasilkan 14hp pada 9,500 RPM dan tork 12Nm pada 7,500 RPM. Nisbah mampatan ialah 12.0:1, dan mematuhi piawaian pelepasan Euro5+. Kuasa puncaknya adalah pada had lesen A1 Eropah.

Bahagian luarnya menegaskan gaya unik yang tipikal dengan Benelli, dan dilengkapi dengan lampu depan LED menegak dan lampu kedudukan segi tiga. Di samping itu, BKX 125 didatangkan secara standard dengan visor meter seperti menara rali, kain kafan besar di bahagian tangki dan penutup bar hendal, memberikannya bayang yang sama seperti mesin pengembaraan. Tangki bahan api mempunyai kapasiti 12 liter.

Benelli BKX 125 dan Benelli BKX 125 S sebenarnya kelihatan serupa dengan BKX 300 dan BKX 300 S. Harga belum diumumkan.

Benelli BKX 125 and Benelli BKX 125 S Revealed

Benelli has launched a slew of new models for 2025, including these interesting-looking small capacity ones, called the Benelli BKX 125 and Benelli BKX 125 S.

Both are built around the same platform i.e. shared engine, frame, suspension, and brakes. The differences are the BKX 125 is a lightweight adventure motorcycle, while the BKX 125 S is a naked/supermoto type of bike. Hence, the the former has a 19-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel with wire spokes, while the latter uses cast 17-inch wheels on both ends. There is a single 280mm brake disc up front.

The engine is a 125cc, single-cylinder, SOHC, liquid-cooled unit, which produces a humble 14hp at 9,500 RPM and 12Nm of torque at 7,500 RPM. Compression ratio is 12.0:1, and complies to the Euro5+ emission standard. Its peak power is at the limit of the European A1 license.

The exterior asserts a unique style that is typical of Benelli, and is equipped with a vertical LED headlight and a triangular position light. In addition, the BKX 125 comes standard with a rally tower-like meter visor, a large shroud on the tank side, and a handlebar cover, giving it a silhouette that is just like an adventure machine. The fuel tank has a capacity of 12 litres.

The Benelli BKX 125 and Benelli BKX 125 S actually look similar to the BKX 300 and BKX 300 S. Prices have not been announced.

Benelli Leoncino Bobber 400 Dilancarkan

Benelli Leoncino Bobber 400 telah dilancarkan. Ia menggunakan enjin V-Twin, dan diletakkan di antara Leoncino 125 satu silinder dan Leoncino 500 yang menggunakan enjin kembar selari.

Ciri-ciri:

Enjinnya ialah 385cc, SOHC, 60° V-Twin yang menghasilkan 34.5hp pada 8,000 RPM, dan 36.6Nm pada 4,500 RPM. Inilah yang anda harapkan daripada enjin V-Twin sebuah motosikal ‘cruiser’.

Kuasa enjin dihantar melalui transmisi enam kelajuan dan pemacu akhir tali sawat (‘belt‘).
Direka oleh Centro Stile Benelli di Itali, pembuatnya cuba menerapkan gaya ‘power cruiser‘ dalam Leoncino Bobber 400. Apapun ia kelihatan seperti gabungan Fat Boy dan XR1200 kepada kami.

Tayar 16 inci, hadapan dan belakang. Tayar depan mempunyai lebar 130mm, belakang 150mm.
Setiap roda mempunyai brek cakera tunggal, hadapan ius 300mm manakala belakang adalah 240mm. ABS adalah standard.

Ketinggian tempat duduk hanya 735mm, berat kerb ialah 180kg.
Tangki itu memuatkan 15 liter bahan api.

Skrin TFT berbentuk bulat.

Itu sahaja data yang dikeluarkan dan ia adalah motosikal yang ringkas. Harga Benelli Leoncino Bobber 400 masih belum didedahkan.

Benelli Leoncino Bobber 400 Launched

The Benelli Leoncino Bobber 400 has been launched. It sports a V-Twin engine, and slots in between the single-cylinder Leoncino 125 and parallel-Twin Leoncino 500.

Highlights:

The engine is a 385cc, SOHC, 60° V-Twin which produces 34.5hp at 8,000 RPM, and 36.6Nm at 4,500 RPM. This is what you would expected from a V-Twin cruiser.

Engine power is sent through a six-speed transmission and belt final drive.
Designed by the Centro Stile Benelli in Italy, the maker is trying to instil a powercruiser styling in the Leoncino Bobber 400. Although it looks like a combination of the Fat Boy and XR1200 to us.

16-inch wheels, front and rear. The front has a width of 130mm, the rear is 150mm.
Each wheel has a single disc brake, the front ius 300mm while the rear is 240mm. ABS is standard.

Seat height is just 735mm, curb weight is 180kg.
The tank holds 15 litres of fuel.

Classic style, round TFT screen.

That is all the data that was released and the it is a simple bike, anyway. The price of the Benelli Leoncino Bobber 400 has not been revealed.

Benelli TRK902 Explorer Takes on Off-Road Segment

The Benelli TRK902 Explorer has been launched as the company’s entry into the rugged middleweight adventure segment.

Although technical details are scant at the moment, we do know that the TRK902 Explorer uses a new engine, based on the old 754cc 4-valve. The stroke and bore have been increased to take it up to 904cc. Benelli claims the engine produces 98.6hp and 90.0Nm of torque. Not bad.

Benelli has adventure bikes prior to this but the TRK902 Explorer is the most rugged TRK thus far. The frame is the usual tubular steel trellis type, with fully-adjustable 50mm upside-down forks. The rear monoshock is adjustable from spring preload and rebound damping. Both ends have 200mm travel, which in turn gives the bike a generous 230mm ground clearance. However, Benelli gives the bike 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels instead of a 21-inch and 18-inch combo.

Pirelli Scorpion Rally tyres are standard fitment and the twin 320mm discs are gripped by Brembo four-piston monobloc calipers with an ABS system that has a dedicated off-road mode.

There is no mention of a traction control system or variable power modes, but they are likely to be fitted as it runs a ride-by-wire throttle. Benelli claim a dry weight of 235kg with a seat height of 865mm.

When it comes to practicality, the Benelli TRK902 Xplorer features a 7-inch TFT colour dash with connectivity and a navigation function, two fog lights integrated into its design, tyre pressure monitors, a 22-litre fuel capacity and even an electronically-adjustable screen.

Its price has not been revealed.

Benelli Tornado 550 (2025) Diperkenalkan

Setakat yang kami tahu, terdapat ramai peminat Benelli di Malaysia, walaupun kami tidak melihat banyak Benelli baharu di jalan melainkan terjumpa Leoncino sekali-sekala. Jadi, adakah motosikal Benelli Tornado 550 (2025) ini akan mendapat sambutan hangat?

Benelli Tornado 550 (2025) merupakan model yang dinaiktaraf selepas prototaip Tornado 500 dipertunjukkan di EICMA tahun lepas.

Oleh itu, ia memaparkan enjin dua silinder selari 554cc baharu, yang didakwa menghasilkan 56hp pada 8,250 RPM dan 54Nm pada 5,400 RPM, dan mematuhi Euro5+. Jadi, ia tidak dikongsi dengan Leoncino 500 mahupun rangkaian Benelli 502. Sudah tentu terdapat kotak gear enam kelajuan, tetapi tidak disebutkan samada terdapat klac ‘slipper‘.

Kerangkanya tidak lain daripada jenis tiub keluli, dengan tidak lain daripada fork Marzocchi. Fork depan pada motosikal ini bersaiz 41mm dan boleh laras sepenuhnya. Monoshok di belakang dipasang terus ke lengan ayun dan boleh laras untuk prabeban dan lantunan.

Brek terdiri daripada cakera berkembar 320mm di depan, kedua-duanya diapit oleh kaliper monoblok Brembo empat piston (bukan yang berjenama Benelli). ABS dwi-saluran adalah standard. Roda pada kedua-dua hujungnya adalah 17 inci, diperbuat daripada aloi aluminium. Ketinggian tempat duduk ialah 790mm yang rendah. Berat motosikal itu tidak diumumkan tetapi kami berharap ia akan ringan, tidak seperti Benelli yang lain.

Motosikal ini dilengkapi dengan beberapa ciri elektronik termasuk skrin TFT 5-inci berwarna dengan sambungan telefon pintar untuk navigasi, penstriman muzik dan pengurusan panggilan telefon.

Benelli Tornado 550(2025) akan tersedia pada tahun 2025 dalam tiga pilihan warna yang dipanggil Midnight Black, Tech Silver, dan Gres White.

Benelli TRK552 (2024) Baharu Diperkenalkan

Motosikal pengembaraan Benelli TRK552 (2024) baharu telah diperkenalkan.

Benelli TRK552 baharu ini merupakan pengganti kepada Benelli TRK502 yang membuat penampilan sulungnya pada 2017. Model yang lama itu telah melalui beberapa kemaskini, walaupun tiada yang ketara. Bagaimanapun, kelas pengembaraan 400cc hingga 500cc semakin hangat sejak itu, kerana beberapa pencabar baharu telah memasuki arena termasuklah KTM 390 Adventure, CFMoto 450 MT-X/Ibex, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Fantic Caballero 500, dan lain-lain. Jadi, sudah tiba masanya Benelli mengemaskini TRK kelas pertengahan ini.

Ciri-ciri utama:

Enjin TRK502 yang lama agak “semput” apabila dibandingkan di kalangan pesaingnya. Jadi, enjin berkembar selari 549cc baharu itu ditingkatkan kuasanya kepada 61 hp pada 8,500 RPM dan tork kepada 54 Nm pada 6,000 RPM.
Tambah lagi, enjin baharu ini menggunakan engkol 270-darjah untuk meniru susunan pemasaan enjin V-twin 90-darjah V-kembar, dan membuang engkol 360-darjah yang lama. Engkol 360-darjah bermaksud kedua-dua piston naik dan turun bersama-sama.

Model lama itu juga terlalu berat untuk kategorinya, jadi Benelli telah menurunkan berat basah TRK552 kepada 226 kg (kurang 5 kg). Berat keringnya sekitar 215 kg.
Lampu utama dan lampu isyarat LED untuk menggantikan mentol halogen dan pijar yang kuno.

Suspensi Marzocchi boleh laras di depan dan belakang, dan lengan ayun aluminium yang baharu.
Sistem brek J. Juan dengan ABS dwi-saluran. J. Juan kini dimiliki oleh Brembo.

Skrin TFT baharu dengan pautan telefon pintar, menggantikan LCD lama yang malap.
Walaubagaimanapun, model baharu ini tiada ciri mod tunggangan.

Benelli TRK552 (2024) kini sedang dijual di China, jadi terdapat kemungkinan besar bahawa pengedar tempatan, MForce Holdings akan membawanya ke sini tidak lama lagi.

New 2024 Benelli TRK552 Unveiled

The new 2024 Benelli TRK552 adventure bike has been unveiled.

The TRK552 is the successor to the rather popular Benelli TRK502 which made its debut in 2017. The model had gone through several updates, although nothing substantial. However, the 400cc to 500cc adventure class has hotted up since, with several new players entering the arena including the KTM 390 Adventure, CFMoto 450 MT-X/Ibex, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Fantic Caballero 500, et al. So, it is high time that Benelli kick the middleweight TRK up a notch.

Highlights:

The old TRK502’s engine was pretty anaemic amongst its competition. So, the new 549cc parallel-twin engine bumps it up to 61 hp at 8,500 RPM and 54 Nm at 6,000 RPM.
Even better, the new engine uses a 270-degree crank to mimic the firing order of a 90-degree V-twin, ditching the old 360-degree crank which had both pistons rising and falling together.

The old bike was also very heavy for its category, so Benelli has brought the TRK552’s wet weight down to 226 kg (5 kg less). Dry weight should be around 215 kg.
LED lighting all around, replacing the archaic halogen and incandescent bulbs.

Adjustable Marzocchi suspension, front and rear, and a new aluminium swingarm.
J. Juan brakes with dual-channel ABS. J. Juan is now owned by Brembo.

New TFT screen with smartphone pairing (dumping the old poorly lit LCD).
There are no rides modes, however.

The 2024 Benelli TRK552 is currently on sale in China, so you can bet that the local distributor, MForce Holdings will bring it here soon. Watch this space.

New Benelli Tornado 402 To Enter Global Market Soon

China-based motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli, has recently revealed its latest sportbike, the Tornado 402.

Following the success of the Benelli 302R sportbike launched last year, the company has increased the displacement and introduced the Tornado 402.
Powering the Tornado 402 is a 399cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, parallel-twin engine.

The Benelli Tornado 402 boasts a fully-faired body with an aggressive stance, featuring eye-catching elements such as a single-sided swingarm and full-LED lights. Its striking appearance is complemented by premium components, including an inverted Marzocchi front fork and a centrally mounted rear monoshock.

The bike is equipped with dual Nissin radial calipers for the front brakes and a single rear disc, ensuring reliable stopping power. Additionally, the Tornado 402 comes standard with dual-channel ABS and a full-color TFT display. Impressively, the motorcycle weighs a mere 172 kilograms, contributing to its agility and maneuverability.

Underneath its stylish exterior, the Benelli Tornado 402 is powered by a 399cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, parallel-twin engine. With an eight-valve cylinder head, the engine delivers an output of 47.5 horsepower at 10,000 rpm and 26 pound-feet of torque at 8,000 rpm. These performance figures align closely with the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and the recently introduced CFMoto 450 SS, also known as the 450 SR in certain markets across Europe and Asia.

Meanwhile, Benelli plans to launch the Tornado 402 in the global market thus will go head-to-head with popular machines like the KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Ninja 400, and Honda CBR500R. While pricing details have yet to be disclosed, the Tornado 402 is expected to offer a competitive price point.

QJ Motor SRT 700 X Mendarat Di Eropah – 73.5HP, 63.7Nm

Tidak dinafikan, permintaan terhadap motosikal segmen ‘adventure’ semakin meningkat dalam tempoh 10 tahun ini.

Kesan daripada permintaan yang tinggi itu, pengeluar motosikal dunia berpusu-pusu memperkenalkan motosikal ‘adventure’ yang bukan sahaja moden malah mampu milik bagi menyasarkan kumpulan pembeli yang enggan membelanjakan lebih RM100 ribu bagi sebuah ADV.

Sehubungan itu, kita dapat lihat jenama seperti Benelli menjadi popular menerusi TRK 502 X, Honda dengan CB500X dan terbaru CFMoto 800MT.

Terbaru, QJ Motor turut mengorak langkah sama menerusi SRT 700 X yang baru sahaja diperkenalkan di Eropah.

Dikuasakan enjin parallel-twin 689cc dengan penyejukan cecair, SRT 700 X ini menawarkan 73.5hp pada 8,000rpm dan 63.7Nm pada 6,000rpm. Meskipun tidak sehebat kuasa ditawarkan Honda XL750 Transalp dan V-Strom 800 DE namun model dihasilkan di China ini pastinya menang dari segi harga ini keranna SRT 700 X ini dipasarkan di Eropah dengan harga hanya EUR6,999 (RM34k).

Antara ciri lain ditawarkan termasuk ‘swingarm’ aluminium serba baharu, rim 19-inci depan dan 17-inci belakang pada varian X dan 17” depan serta 17” belakang pada varian standard. Di samping itu, model ADV ini juga dilengkapi lampu LED penuh, ABS dwi-saluran, brek kaliper radial 4-pot depan dan panel meter TFT.

Menariknya, SRT 700 X ini juga dilengkapi dengan fungsi ‘heated grip’.

Ketika ini, belum ada info bilakah SRT 700 X ini akan diperkenalkan di Malaysia namun pengedar rasmi, MForce Bike Holdings sudah pun menawarkan SRT 800 disini.

Qianjiang Reveals Plans for New V4 Engine

Qianjiang, the parent company of Benelli, is reportedly developing a new V-4 engine that will power the company’s future motorcycle models.

QJ Motor plans to introduce it’s own V4 engine in the near future.
The V4 powertrain is said to be around the 1L mark and offers more than 200hp.

The engine has been featured in several patent applications published in China recently, revealing that it is a 90-degree V-4 engine with double overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, somewhere around the 1,000cc mark.

*the new patent showcased a 90-degree V4 engine.

Although the engine’s intended motorcycle model is unknown, some of the patent drawings feature the QJMotor logo, indicating that it will appear in at least one model in the company’s fast-growing QJMotor range. However, Qianjiang already shares its current engines across both the QJMotor and Benelli lineups, making it likely that the V-4 engine will eventually appear under the Benelli banner.

QJMotor range already includes more than 30 motorcycles, ranging from 50cc to 900cc. Therefore, the addition of a V-4 engine will help the company achieve its goal of having every type of combustion engine in its motorcycle lineup.

Qianjiang’s new V-4 engine project is a significant step towards establishing the company’s presence in the high-performance market.

Adventure Bike Continue To Dominate The Italian Market

Italy’s two-wheeled market has reported a significant upswing in Q1 2023, with March alone recording impressive sales figures for both scooters and motorcycles.

Italian motorcycle market recorded a surge in sales for the month of March 2023.
BMW R 1250 GS, Honda Africa Twin and Benelli TRK 502 continue to dominate the market.

According to the National Association of Cycle Motorcycle Accessories (Confindustria ANCMA), the country’s two-wheeled market posted a 26.7-percent spike in March, translating to growth of 27.6 percent in Q1 2023.

In March, scooter sales amounted to 17,777 units sold, representing a 31.5-percent increase, while motorcycles recorded 18,221 new registrations, reflecting a 25.8-percent boost. The surge in sales has been welcomed by dealers, who are looking to build on the growth gained at the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023.

The Confindustria ANCMA has also broken down the top-selling motorbikes in Italy for March 2023. Moto Morini’s X-Cape 650 adventure bike made it into the top ten list with 283 units sold, followed by Honda’s NC750X with 303 units moved.

Meanwhile, Yamaha’s Tracer 7, Moto Guzzi’s V7, and Yamaha’s Ténéré 700 round out the top ten, with Honda’s new CB750 Hornet cracking the top five with 401 units sold.

The top three places go to the Honda Africa Twin, BMW R 1250 GS, and Benelli TRK 502, respectively, with Italian consumers registering 674 Africa Twins, 621 R 1250 GSs, and 600 TRK 502s throughout March 2023.