After commencing pre-bookings earlier, Benelli has finally put a price tag on its smallest ADV, the TRK 251, in India. The bike retails at Rs 2.51 lakh (ex-showroom India), which we feel is a good price for what it offers. For more details and specifications, read our launch story.
Benelli TRK 251 Design
The Benelli TRK 251 looks like you’d expect a 250cc ADV to look. Tall, brawny, and purposeful. There are hints of the bigger TRK 502 here and there like the front beak, 800mm high seat with rear luggage mounts, bodywork, and windscreen. Overall, the TRK 251 certainly looks quite stand out in the 250cc ADV space.
Features of Benelli TRK 251
The TRK 251 isn’t really feature-rich but it does get the basics right. So you get alloy wheels, a full LCD instrument cluster, ABS, LED lighting, and pannier mounts. There’s no Bluetooth connectivity, which is a bummer, especially considering the more affordable XPulse 200 4V gets it.
Benelli TRK 251 Engine
The Benelli TRK 251 is powered by a 249cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine (producing 25.83PS at 9250rpm and 21.1Nm at 8000rpm) mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Benelli has cradled this engine in a steel trellis frame, which is sprung on a 41mm USD fork with 135mm travel and a monoshock with 60mm travel. Meanwhile, braking prowess comes via a 280mm disc up front and a 240mm disc at the rear.
Benelli TRK 251 Rivals
The Benelli TRK 251 goes up against the
KTM 250 Adventure, which is priced at Rs 2.35 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). More affordable alternatives to the TRK 251 include the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the Hero XPulse 200 4V.