Benelli trk 502 x. 2019 Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502 X first ride review 2020-02-11

Benelli TRK 502 X

Some will be nonplussed by the engine size but combining a big bike feel with more modest price and power points is no bad thing. It also has twin disc brakes, beefy 50mm inverted forks, 12v socket, hand guards, mainstand and luggage rack. Engine 4 out of 5 The star is the Benelli 500cc, 47bhp, A2-compliant parallel twin. Which is a shame, as to ride the Benelli was actually rather good. It is undeniable that it looks similar to the Ducati Multistrada, but then is it a fantastic compliment or not? Their motorcycles are beautiful but take some time to grow on one.

Benelli TRK 502 X 2019 White

If there was a list of motorcycles that were apt for India, adventure tourers would probably occupy the top spot. Being large in its presence it will make you noticeable on the road and also it's a head turner. It was a 499cc parallel-twin engined adventure styled bike producing 47bhp and weighing in at around 235 kilos with all fluids onboard. But with having a hard time in India, the plans of it launching had to be shelved temporarily. Well it certainly is a good engine! A comfier riding position, a taller screen, a rear rack fitted as standard and to me it had a more refined suspension set up that meant it was actually more enjoyable to ride. The ground clearance on the 502 is 190 mm while the ground clearance on the 502 X is 220 mm. The trellis frame with steel plates provides a guarantee of reliability regardless of conditions.

BENELLI TRK 502 (2017

Also, the ground clearance of the 502 is 190mm while the 502X sports a ground clearance of 220mm. The more difficult element to measure is resale value and reliability. The result is a bike that from a distance at least gives the same big bike look as a Ducati Multistrada or Aprillia Caponorad, for a price tag of just £5499. And finally, the exhaust note… do we even need to say anything here? It is deep and laden with bass and when you wring the throttle, the motorcycle does get loud. But what really tells the two apart, is the exhaust.

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The engine and rest of the bike are built in China by Qianjiang, who bought the Italian company back in 2005. That said, Benelli will offer a low seat height option, sometime in the future. Will accelerate up to 130kph 80 mph at the drop of a hat and cruise there no problem. Design and build The most pertinent question that pops up is why two adventure tourers? Should you want to stand up and ride, taller riders might feel a little uncomfortable as they may feel that the handlebar is a tad too low. Then, you have the fat 50 mm upside down forks at the front which add even more muscle to the motorcycle.

Benelli TRK 502 X 2019 White

Rims are alloy and the tyres tubed. The 220mm ground clearance is also good on this bike versus 180mm on the Honda , even with the standard centre stand in place, which means you could tackle some gnarlier stuff if you fancied it. The only real visual let down are the engine bars, which stick out wider the handlebars and make it look ungainly from the front. The motor is torquey and there is enough grunt to pull the bike from 50 kmph in 5th gear to over 110 kmph. More than anything else, it is the road presence which will catch the eye of a potential buyer. Beneath the rubber is a grippier more off road focussed peg that should give more grip for a muddy boot.

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The limit to where you can take it is the weight and sheer size of the bike, which applies equally to any bike in this class. For the latest and , follow CarandBike on , , and subscribe to our channel. Even if you do, the vibrations are not enough to discourage a buying decision. The bike is built like a tank, its not heavy for nothing and for me that is a reassuring enough that this bike is built to work and most importantly to last. We went around the vast continent riding for 20,000 km on a Ninja H2 and a Ducati Panigale 1299 2017. It would have been handier nestled behind the screen somewhere.

Benelli TRK 502 X 2019 White

And since then, in India at least, Benelli has been, more or less, dormant. The mid-range is strong enough and with a redline at 10,600rpm there is at least some power to chase. If you want to go dune bashing, get a dirt-bike. It means the regular model will be more appealable to some. The only negative is the location of it as when in operation it could take on water during heavier rain. What is fancy or functional is the inclusion of a centre stand as standard.

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Then we have the crash guards on the sides and the muscular tank adds to dem big bike feels. Sunny has motorcycled in numerous countries across the globe and on the best imaginable machinery. Reliability i cannot answer as my bike only has 4000km and only problem was that the gear lever has a slack in the sensor that indicates in which gear we are, resulting in reading error. As far as we know, the Sony action cameras the only action cameras with optical stabilization. Personally, it has enough poke for everyday riding conditions and will cruise at 80-85mph and deliver brisk acceleration away from traffic lights.

Benelli TRK 502 X 2019 White

Just for testing purposes went to 155 kph 96 mph and was not at its limit and still rock solid. Annual servicing cost : £100 I can´t really understand this review from motorcycle news! What's wrong with you people?! Rubber pegs inserts can be removed by way of two bolts holding it in place. Comments comments Sunny for xBhpians and Motographer as a professional, Sundeep Gajjar is the founder of xBhp. Yes, that's the biggest drawback. And then dropping this 235 kg motorcycle is not a good idea because with the crash guards, the bike may not get seriously hurt but picking it up might just leave the rider in a bad state of tune physically! And now one of the lambda probes has failed, and the part is on back order. All said, it all boils down to this. Combined with the sizeable 20-litre fuel tank you do get the sense of sitting in the bike, rather than on it.