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Originally Posted by ChopperCharles
While I really do like CSC (My SG400 is awesome), I'm kinda holding out for the Benelli TRK752 or TRK802. Whichever makes it to the USA. I want a physically large good-looking sport-touring bike that can handle the hot mess they call roads in northern california. I'd get the TRK502 now, except that I already have the Leoncino Trail, which uses the same engine. I know they're vastly different bikes, but my brain still sees them as the same thing because they share a motor.
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I saw a video of the new TRK802 and wasn't too impressed by it, given the imminent arrival of the CF Moto Adventura 800. The weight is up there, while the power is down. I would definitely wait until the Adventura 800 arrives before I would consider either a TRK802 or a RX6. Ninety-five horsepower versus seventy-five is a big power delta to overcome, especially if the MSRP's end up close together. Plus, the Adventura 800 is absolutely loaded to the gills, farkle-wise. It's probably the first bike that I would not have to add anything onto, since it already has it OEM. We're talking centerstand, auxiliary lights, skidplate, luggage, TPMS, heated grips and seat, and crash bars. Basically, just buy it and ride it; I like that very much. I absolutely despise having to shut a bike down for upgrades - I just want to ride the damn thing.
For the TRK502, no, I wouldn't recommend it at all. Way too heavy at 546 lbs wet, with only 38.5 HP. Plus, it's expensive as hell right now - a nationwide search on CycleTrader only shows a couple new and used units, mainly in the $6400-$8400 price range, and that is not OTD pricing either. I know you like Benelli's, but this one is a hard pass, IMO.
If you really need a touring bike right now, pick up a new Adventura 650 or a used Versys 650, or even a VStrom 650. You'll find their 65 HP or so much more to your liking. They're still hefty, but they have the power to move that heft.
09-19-2022, 09:21 PM
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