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Benelli TRK 251 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan vs KTM 250 Adventure: Performance And Mileage Compared

Published On Jan 23, 2022 12:53 PM By Manaal Mahatme for Benelli TRK 251

Can the Benelli usurp its competition? We let the numbers do the talking



The Benelli TRK 251 is the latest entrant in India's competitive sub-400cc ADV segment, locking horns with the likes of the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the KTM 250 Adventure. We have already listed what we like and dislike about Benelli's most affordable adventure bike, and here's how its real-world performance fares against its competitors:

Acceleration

 

Benelli TRK 251

RE Himalayan 

KTM 250 Adventure

0-60kmph

4.37s

4.08s

4.42s

0-100kmph

13.72s

10.79s

10.54s

Despite being the heaviest of the lot, the Himalayan triumphs in acceleration from 0-60kmph, thanks to its oodles of performance available in the bottom-end. However, the KTM’s high-strung motor beats the RE in the 0-100kmph sprint. The Benelli TRK 251 engine puts out performance similar to a 200cc motor, and it is evident from its acceleration numbers.

Roll-on Acceleration

 

Benelli TRK 251

RE Himalayan 

KTM 250 Adventure

30-70kmph (3rd Gear)

5.79s

5.06s

5.36s

40-80kmph (4th Gear)

8.14s

6.30s

7.32s

The Himalayan’s long-stroke engine wins over its rivals here too. In fact, in the 40-80kmph run, it beats the other two by a considerable margin. With most of its torque concentrated in the bottom-end of the rev range, the RE picks up pace much quicker than the other two.

Braking

 

Benelli TRK 251

RE Himalayan 

KTM 250 Adventure

100-0kmph

51.45m

53.25m

48.28m

60-0kmph

17.86m

19.43m

16.67m

The KTM’s bigger front disc and well-calibrated ABS system give it the edge here. On the other side of the spectrum is the Benelli’s braking hardware. Interestingly, despite having the smallest disc and an intrusive ABS unit, the TRK manages to outshine the Himalayan, whose weight advantage didn’t help in braking.

Efficiency

 

Benelli TRK 251

RE Himalayan 

KTM 250 Adventure

City

31.81kmpl

32.04kmpl

38.12kmpl

Highway

33.97kmpl

39.96kmpl

35.63kmpl

The Benelli TRK 251 doesn’t impress in this department too. However, thanks to its segment-biggest 18-litre fuel tank, the TRK 251 should give you 611km on a tankful, suitable for long-distance touring. However, the Himalayan’s excellent economy results in a 600km range, despite its 15-litre tank.

The Benelli TRK 251 is a fresh alternative to the Himalayan and the 250 Adventure. However, going by the numbers, it doesn’t cut it, especially with the extra premium it demands over its competition. All in all, the Himalayan still continues to dominate. Will the Yezdi Adventure be able to change that? Stay tuned to find out.

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