Benelli just dropped the TRK 902 Stradale at EICMA, and let’s be honest, it’s basically a Ducati Multistrada for riders who don’t have Ducati money. From the front end to the stance to the promise of all-day comfort, it’s clear Benelli’s taking aim at Italy’s favorite sport-tourer, just with a little less horsepower and a much friendlier price tag.
The Stradale takes the TRK 902 Xplorer’s bones and gives them a full street makeover. The long-travel suspension is gone, replaced by a shorter 130 mm setup that lowers the seat to 31.7 inches. The spoked wheels have been swapped for 17-inch aluminum wheels wearing Pirelli Angel GT II rubber, which is the same kind of tires you’d expect to see on a sport-touring rig.
There’s an electrically adjustable windshield up front, reshaped handguards, and smoother bodywork that gives it a more street-focused look.
Power comes from the same Euro 5+ 904cc parallel twin as the Xplorer, delivering 95 horsepower at 9,000 rpm and 66 pound-feet of torque at 6,500 rpm. It’s tuned for torque in the low to midrange—right where touring riders live most of the time. Bosch ride-by-wire keeps throttle response smooth, while a slipper clutch takes the edge off hard downshifts.
Underneath, a steel trellis frame developed in Pesaro holds things together with a 43 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork and a rear monoshock with a remote preload adjuster. Brembo brakes with dual 12.6-inch front discs and a 10.2-inch rear disc provide dependable stopping power, backed by switchable ABS for added flexibility.
Tech and comfort features are another highlight. The 7-inch TFT display offers Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and built-in navigation. Riders get three modes: Sport, Touring, and Urban, along with traction control, cruise control, a quickshifter, tire-pressure monitoring, and heated grips and seats. Optional extras include a luggage system, crash bars, a dashcam, and even radar-based blind-spot detection with visual alerts on the mirrors and dash.
The 5.3-gallon tank promises solid range, with Benelli claiming around 47 miles per gallon. Dual-lens headlights and sleeker panels round out the new look, which feels more premium but still unmistakably TRK.
Set to hit the market in 2026, the TRK 902 Stradale is Benelli’s boldest move yet into the premium touring space. It’s not a Multistrada, but it definitely wants to be one. And for riders looking to get the most bike for their buck, that might be good enough.
Source: Benelli via EICMA
