Benelli TRK 800 Makes Its Debut In China. India Launch To Follow

The ADV will be based on the 754cc parallel-twin engine platform

• The ADV is called the SRB 750 under Benelli’s sister brand QJ Motors.
• From the looks of it, it takes certain design cues from the Triumph Tiger 900.
• Makes more power than the Benelli 752S.

Benelli forayed into the adventure touring segment in India with the TRK 502 range which gave enthusiasts a taste of touring and off-road adventure on a budget. The brand has also branched out into different genres, giving birth to larger capacity motorcycles like the 752S and the Leoncino 800 in the international market. And now, Benelli seems to be targeting the more premium adventure touring space with QJ Motor’s SRB 750. If you didn’t already know, QJ Motor is Benelli’s sister brand that deals with higher capacity motorcycles in China. 

Benelli intends to use the same platform and build its own TRK 800 that would be designed in Italy, thus giving it its own unique identity. You can read about it here. Naturally, we could expect the larger ADV from Benelli to make its way to India. 

As for the SRB 750, it looks like it's inspired by the Triumph Tiger 900. But it does get a unique set of features that sets it apart. For instance, the SRB 750 comes with LED turn indicators that are integrated into the fairing. It also features a low-set subframe which should offer a low seat height for both rider and pillion.

It's 19-inch front and 17-inch rear tyre setup uses sidewall-laced spoke rims which enables the use of dual-purpose tubeless tyres. Braking is courtesy of twin four-pot calipers up front clamping onto disc brakes and a single disc brake at the rear. 

It's powered by a 754cc parallel-twin engine with a claimed power output of 81.6PS, identical to the Leoncino 800s but around 4PS more than Benelli 752S. The motor comes mated to a 6-speed transmission.

In terms of protection, the SRB 750 comes with knuckle guards and an oddly designed engine guard that sticks out under the front beak. Expect the bike to come with mounting points for panniers at the rear. Unfortunately, that’s all we could decode from the one and only image of the SRB 750 floating on the internet.