Let’s see out of 250 Adventure and TRK 251, which is a better ADV on paper…
With the entry of the TRK251 in the entry Adventure space, things have definitely gotten hotter. Let us, quickly, pit it against the KTM 250 Adventure in an on-paper spec COMPARO to see how does it fare against the established direct rival…
250 Adventure vs TRK251 – COMPARO
- Engine –
We can see here that the KTM 250 Adventure is slightly more powerful and has more torque than the Benelli TRK 251. However, the Fuel Capacity of the Benelli is 3.5 Liter more than the KTM. Benelli is using standard clutch configuration while the KTM is offering Slipper Clutch as standard. The KTM is clearly better than Benelli here.
The 250 Adventure clearly packs in a more powerful and torquey engine with numbers significantly higher. They also come peak at lower rpms. But adventure riding is not all about high numbers. We hope the TRK is fund to ride.
The Adventure also gets a slipper clutch but where the Benelli triumphs over is the large fuel tank capacity that is 3.5 liters higher. Along with relatively lesser numbers, this should give a fairly large range – a much needed trait in ADVs.
| Name | KTM 250 Adventure | Benelli TRK 251 |
| Type | Single-cylinder, 4-valve, 4-stroke, DOHC | Single-cylinder, 4-valve, 4-stroke |
| Displacement | 248.76 cc | 249 cc |
| Maximum Power | 29.5 BHP at 9000 RPM | 25.47 BHP at 9250 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 24 Nm at 7500 RPM | 21.2 Nm at 8000 RPM |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Clutch | Slipper (PASC) | Wet multi-plate |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 Liters | 18 Liters |
- The Chassis and Suspension Set-up –
Here again, the KTM appears to have a better suspension set-up with long travel suspension – both rear and front looking better than the Benelli and rides on better ground clearance as well. Suspension set-up is hard to comprehend right now as we have to ride to understand how these two bikes compare.
| Name | KTM 250 Adventure | Benelli TRK 251 |
| Frame Type | Steel Trellis Frame | Steel Trestle in Steel Tubes |
| Front Suspension | WP Apex 43 | Telescopic Forks |
| Front Sus. Travel | 170 mm | 135 mm |
| Rear Suspension | WP Apex – Monoshock | Telescopic Coil Spring – oil damped |
| Rear Sus. Travel | 177 mm | 51 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm | 170 mm |
- The Dimensions –
| Name | KTM 250 Adventure | Benelli TRK 251 |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Seat Height | 855 mm | 800 mm |
| Kerb Weight (dry) | 156 kg | 164 kg |
The KTM 250 Adventure is longer and taller than the Benelli TRK 251. The taller seat height will bother and deter shorter riders and they will naturally lean towards the TRK 251. However, the weight of the Benelli will bother the rider as the dry weight and hence, the gross weight will be a lot more than KTM 250 Adventure.
- The Brakes and Tyres –
| Name | KTM 250 Adventure | Benelli TRK 251 |
| Front Brake | 320 mm Disc | 280 mm Disc |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc | 240 mm Disc |
| Front Tyre | 19” Alloy – 110/90 | 17” Alloy – 110/70 |
| Rear Tyre | 17” Alloy – 130/80 | 17” Alloy – 150/60 |
The KTM is better equipped with bigger disc brakes at the front and rides on bigger front wheel. It will provide the rider better confidence at the front when tackling un-paved terrain. The wider rear tyre will provide better grip in the KTM than the Benelli as well.
- The Miscellaneous –
| Name | KTM 250 Adventure | Benelli TRK 251 |
| Headlight | Halogen | LED |
| Tail-light | LED | LED |
| DRLs | LED | LED |
| Instrumentation | Digital | Digital |
| ABS | Dual-Channel | Dual-Channel |
| Mobile Connectivity | None | None |
| GPS Navigation | None | None |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain |
- The Price –
| Name | KTM 250 Adventure | Benelli TRK 251 |
| Price | Rs. 2.51 Lakh (ex-sh.) | Rs. 2.35 Lakh (ex-sh.) |
We can see from this comparison that the KTM 250 Adventure, though being a little expensive, is better value-for-money than the Benelli TRK 251. The KTM is providing better specs and better features than the Benelli does. However, the better option among these comes down to the buyer who will consider each spec and feature according to his/her own criteria and will then decide what suits him/her better.
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