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The Benelli TRK 902 Xplorer , developed by the Benelli Style Centre in Pesaro , is unexpectedly powered by a 904cc twin-cylinder engine capable of delivering 100hp and 90Nm of torque , hinting at a future production model that could continue the success of its smaller TRK siblings .
The Japanese brands Yamaha , Honda , and Suzuki — whose commercial strategies seem to mirror those in MotoGP , were also present , though their offerings were somewhat disappointing . Suzuki , for instance , introduced a new single-cylinder DR-Z4S with 38 hp , designed for challenging off-road riding . While the striking yellow colour nods to the brand ' s legendary past , it doesn ' t exactly ignite excitement for the future . However , it ' s still more than what Kawasaki offered at EICMA , where they teased a new KLE from a mysterious wooden crate , promising a 2025 release but revealing very little about it .
Royal Enfield certainly did a better job in terms of communication , presenting a prophetic artwork envisioning the year 2050 , along with two solid bikes that perfectly embody the Anglo-Indian brand ' s philosophy , both powered by a 47hp , 650cc twin-cylinder engine with 56.5 Nm of torque . These are the Bear 650 , a scrambler available in stunning graphics that takes its name from the Big Bear Run , the most famous and challenging
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