Benelli made us part of one of its most anticipated new developments at the last EICMA 2025. We are referring, of course, to the new TRK 902, finally divided into two equipment versions called Xplorer and Stradale. Starting from this technical approach, the well-known Oberdan Bezzi has given shape to what he himself has called “802 Mojave”. A concept with which the Italian artist aims to recover the most rational part that is assumed in a motorcycle of this type, and with it the name of one of the classic models of the Italian firm.
802 Mojave: “logical efficiency without excesses”
We live in a world where brands continually release models that are more technological, equipped and, supposedly, prepared to take you “to the end of the world.” However, along the way, that part of technical simplicity that was once synonymous with reliability, versatility and efficiency in the broadest sense of the word has been lost.
In short, we have gone from a market where lack of excess prevailed, to another where brands compete to see who equips the most technological systems in each and every one of the sections that make up the main architecture of any medium-high displacement motorcycle. The problem is that along the way we have forgotten the most important thing: driving.
It is here where Bezzi “prescribes” us the solution to all our ills. It does so through this 802 Mojave, a mount a priori based on the recent TRK 902, but which has a series of changes and modifications with which it manages to shine with its own light. It will also enchant all of us who prefer that aforementioned technical simplicity free of unnecessary elements that also tend to end up making the final product more expensive and making it grow in volume and maximum weight.
That is why Bezzi chooses to implement a lighter chassis, a one-piece bench seat, a high front fender, an exhaust system with upper side outlet or a “black leg” suspension system, along with a radially mounted Brembo braking kit. The vintage design offered by the 802 Mojave is dominated by a typical retro front, where the entire fairing that equips the new TRK 902 range would be eliminated.
In its place we find a round headlight covered by a hexagonal casing with the brand name crossing its central part. This virtual concept is completed by a scrambler-type handlebar along with handguards with a minimalist design. The icing on the cake comes in the form of a color scheme where the brand’s corporate colors are interspersed with black and gold.
The latter prevails in the legs of the front inverted fork and the rims of the radial-type tires. With the 802 Mojave, Bezzi not only offers us his personal vision of what a lightened variant of the TRK 902 should be like. He also invites us to reflect on those truly important aspects of a motorcycle to fully enjoy the riding experience, but above all, those that are not.
