For those who enjoy the freedom of road trips, the touring motorcycles are the ideal choice for long journeys. Designed to offer comfort, power and load capacity, these vehicles ensure that the journey is as pleasant as the destination.
With just over twenty days to go until the start of spring in our country, many fans are eager to acquire a motorbike of these characteristics, to enjoy the pleasant temperatures and start an adventure on two wheels through some tourist destination in the country.
For this reason, Scope spoke with various specialists in the field to offer an overview of some of the best options available on the market.
Pablo Di Lella, Commercial Director of Motorcycles of the La Emilia Groupbegan the tour with the renowned Italian motorcycle and scooter manufacturer, Benelliand shared the different models available in the company.
What motorcycles does Benelli offer for traveling around the country?
- Leoncino 500 Trail: “The Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail “It is designed to satisfy riders looking for a versatile motorcycle that can be used both in the city and on highways, routes and off-road journeys. Its style combines retro and avant-garde elements, attracting those who appreciate design and technological performance,” he adds. From Lella. And he clarifies: “Equipped with a powerful four-stroke twin-cylinder engine with a displacement of 500 cc, it offers a power of 47.6 HP at 8500 rpm with a maximum torque of 46 Nm at 6000 rpm. The bike makes the difference due to its 6-speed transmission, electronic injection, dual-channel ABS, digital dashboard and an LED lighting system among other things.”
- Price: $13,675,000
- 502C: “With aggressive lines and an eccentric spirit, the 502C is the new urban motorcycle from the Leoncino Company, designed for those who love to stand out with style and elegance on the city streets with a modern and daring motorcycle. A revolution in Benellias it inaugurates its new Cruiser line, which offers a naked with a strong personality and a contemporary design thanks to the forward-leaning footrests, as required by the custom tradition, a comfortable and spacious seat with a height of 750 mm from the ground and a set of LED headlights with an authentic and original design. 2-cylinder/4-stroke/8-valve engine and about 35 kW at 8500 r/min,” specifies the director of Emilia.
- Price: $13,290,000
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- TRK 702 and TRK 702X: as for this version, Pablo Di Lella points out that “the new TRKin its two versions, 702 and 702X They are equipped with a 4-stroke, 8-valve DOHC twin-cylinder engine; with a displacement of 698 cc, they are capable of reaching a maximum power of 76.2 HP at 8750 rpm. The electronic injection and its 6-speed gearbox guarantee exceptional performance. With dual-channel ABS and a fuel storage capacity of 20 liters, these motorcycles are designed for both the city and long journeys. The recent members of the TRK family include outstanding additional features such as illuminated controls, 5-inch TFT instrumentation, USB and WIFI connectivity, GPS navigator, call notification and grip covers.
- Price TRK 702: $17,490,000
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- TRK 702X Price: $18,450,000
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Adding price and brand options, Pablo Di Lella expanded the range of models and integrated Suzukiremembering that “Emilia began in 2022 domestic production of Suzuki motorcycles. This was the starting point for the organization of an important step, have backup capacity, guarantees, technical assistance and the widest variety of spare parts for the brand’s riders.
“As part of the strategic plan of Suzuki Motorcycles Argentinaand its ambitious marketing plan, the lineup includes the entire range of displacements: low, medium and high,” he added.
The touring motorcycle models offered by Suzuki
- V-Strom 1050: The newest member of the V-Strom family is powered by a modern 1,037cc DOHC 90° V-twin engine. With its 4-stroke, liquid-cooled cycle, this bike reaches a maximum power of 106 hp at 8,500 rpm thanks to its 6-speed gearbox. This motorcycle weighs about 252 kg and has an electric start and ignition system. Its 2-in-1 exhaust system and “Euro 5” homologation allow it to position itself as one of the great opportunities in the two-wheel market. The fuel tank capacity is 20 liters, providing great autonomy.
- Price: USD38,800
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- V-Strom 650 XT: the director of The Emilia He praised this model and highlighted: “On asphalt, dirt, road or city, the adventure never ends. From the coast to the mountains. From the street to the highway. Every ride is an escape to freedom. Go anywhere. Go further. With the V-Strom 650XT, the journey has only just begun. It has a 90º V-TWIN, 4-stroke, 8-valve, DOHC twin-cylinder engine; with a displacement of 645 cc and a maximum power of 70 HP @ 8800 Rpm.”
- Price: USD 22,900
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Completing the wide range of motorcycles, Di Lella did not forget Motomeland he added: “It is the flagship brand of Emilia, being an Argentine company with more than 30 years of experience that was born with the commitment to lead the motorcycle market.”
In this context, he presented the Skua 250 Adventure“the bike with which you will cross your own limits. The Skua 250 AdventureWith its great maneuverability and agility on dirt or asphalt, it takes you to places you never thought you could reach.
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“Equipped with a rear rocker arm with central monoshock and a long-travel inverted front fork. With a 4-stroke SOHC engine, chain distribution, balancer and a 6-speed gearbox, it achieves optimal and relaxed operation, giving it a long useful life with low maintenance. An intimidating look, the LED headlight with DRL technology offers a penetrating beam of great visibility, it has two additional lights to improve safety regardless of the conditions,” he completed. Its price is from $ 4,730,000.
CFMoto offers the competitive 800MT Explore Edition and 700MT models
For its part, Facundo Lippo, Regional Commercial Director of CFMotoexpanded the catalogue with scope and shared his vision on motorcycle tourism in the country.
“He motorcycle tourism It has become the preferred way to travel for many, as it combines the passion for motorcycles with adventure and the new trend of cultural exploration that gave rise to the new offer of motorcycles with excellent performance, comfort, technology, design at a very competitive price as is the case of the MT line of CFMoto“, he said.
And he confirmed: “The motorcycle tourism has become not only a trend, but a subculture within the world of travel and this is due to different factors,” which he specified below:
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The focus on experiences. The search for freedom and adventure as a priority value for people after the pandemic.
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The rise of global communities, thanks to the advancement of communication and social networks.
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Technology at the service of the motorcyclist (Navigation and connectivity)
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Technological innovation such as improvements in safety and driving comfort (stability control systems, ABS, cruise control, electronic suspensions, etc.)
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Personalization and equipment trends.
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The excellent price-performance ratio of the Adventure or Touring segments offered by brands such as CFMOTO, which is the leader in Argentina.
Regarding the models offered by the brand, Lippo highlighted the 800MT Explore Edition and 700MT.
As for these variants, the 800 MT Explore Edition has a final retail price of $25,666,990, and does not have financing from the brand.
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In turn, the 700 MT, costs $18,008,990 and has a Special discount for this month of $1,500,000, having a final retail value of $16,508,990.
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