Benelli TRK 502 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 | Comparison Review | Autocar India

Mid-level adventure tourers are the rage, and the Kawasaki Versys 650 was the first to get here. Now, Benelli wants to own this space with the new TRK 502. Can it? Ruman Devmane finds out.
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[@11Khalid11]

Just take TRK502 body design and put it on the versys! Would be perfect!

[@yacinealg152]

OHHH YES, this is exactly what i wanted

[@Mototzigane]

I like this dude's sarcasm! 😂💯

[@rudradhir3587]

5:49 , dog have more road sense than auto rickshaws

[@VibhoreKaushal]

isn't that always the case? xD

[@mussabsaleem1718]

True XD

[@anoopsvineed]

TRK should be priced around 4lakhs..But its damn sexy

[@arijit276]

The Versys is one of the best tourer in its segment. Benelli has lot to prove, as for me the kawasaki has an amazing engine and sleek look unlike the bulky Benelli, so its the Versys for me.

[@mohamedshafeeq3140]

Benelli.TRK 502 k looks absolutely stunning. Its the poor mans Triumph Tiger

[@jubin2611]

Sometimes better than the tiger

[@naziihit]

Yea its got the look of multistrada... Damn the chinese copy game is strong

[@parthmarkad8346]

@Abhijit Mandal 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ThreeBikeMike]

This man has a unique and wonderful way of explaining things using from the shoe at the start as an example, and all the way through.

[@sathishrao7926]

Tried, tested and reliable Versys being the better bike of the two is no surprise, but Benelli steals the show when it comes to looks ! If I were looking for one of these, I’d certainly feel confused and chaotic even though I may eventually settle for a Versys (but not without wishing it had the good looks of Benelli ) !!

[@zzxx33mh]

Well Said..

[@kkhalifah1019]

If they were smart enough to stuff in the existing Benelli 899 triple engine in it, it would absolutely walk all over the Versys... and then some! Seriously. Getting that puny 500cc two-pot lump to haul all that adventure bike heft is a rotten deal breaker.

[@vageliskoios1062]

I have this problem now...

[@karangiri8324]

A great review, keep up the good work going !!

[@arjunthomas]

Ruman.. you are refreshingly entertaining without being cringey... 👍👍 for the review. Cheers

[@y_rb4080]

This new format of presentation is amazing !!

[@jcr19925]

The Benelli sound tho!

[@karbonize9009]

Who ever wrote the script, super raw talent!!! Loved it

[@oknevals]

Test rode Versys 650 today. It was actually better than I expected. The only two objections I had was that my knees felt bent lil more than I wanted and it didn't like to drop to low RPM's like some other bikes. But, overall, it was nice, smooth and comfy. Never tried Benelli but, I think I've seen them. Good looking bike.

[@RidingDevil]

For a sec I thought you were selling those shoes lol🤣🤣

[@mokujin29]

Man then you should havfe read the title of the video before clicking.

[@raghvendra76]

Nice Script & flawless delivery....kudos Autocar, I am your fan since Magazine days.

[@krishnan9544]

This review was on point. It was clear, crisp and hilarious. Good job guys. And for the bike, it does look massive and the sound is such a pleasure. But worried about the after sale support and maintenance cost. :(

[@prabhuslegalhub]

Inspite of all three flaws you've highlighted, see how many people buy the bike just cause of its looks and exhaust

[@chrisredfield3240]

Looks like a multistrada

[@ronelicabandi9706]

Well I guess, it was explained in the intro. Some people just want to look like the adventure type, I guess. Plus its just too good looking.

[@mussabsaleem1718]

Nice video, information and audio were both satisfactory plus editing was smooth :)

[@LOTPOR0402]

Can you really notice the difference 19kg makes as far as picking it up goes and how nimble the bike is .Fair enough power to weight ,its way down anyway

[@Al.j.Vasquez]

Benelli is great At making incredibly heavy bikes per CC

[@kishorekumar5985]

Bro i want to upgrade from 150 cc .I am confusing between this two adventures bikes . This is my first and last bike . Which one should I choose . I am want maintenance free

[@johnreesed.3559]

But the Benelli just looks too majestic. Like an eagle.

[@lakshyanyay]

Pls do comparison of Z650 and interceptor 650 we all waiting for it...

[@BBMH80]

Informative + entertaining = fun to watch review.

[@omkarkhamkar9388]

Nice, short and crisp👌

[@40amey80]

This is the best bike review on Autocar

[@Max-me1yo]

But there is no comparison ... Versyas wins over everything🤷‍♂️👍

[@AlexAugustinex]

TRk's sound & looks Kawasaki's engine, Suspension & comfort. Also, a better instrument cluster and LED headlights makes the best Adventure bike.

[@Moto2Wristvlogs]

Any idea where this trail riding video was shot ???

[@ExtremeMisfit]

This guy has some good sense of humour.

[@rashidboyko]

Great review and humour.

[@marzookxec4691]

Make a review on the Kawasaki versys 1000

[@pavanpc5146]

One of the best introduction i have seen. 😂

[@manlimbu9515]

Bt what abt build quality and engine reliablity??

[@johnasbury9915]

Love the commentary! Great review. And reliability will always be on the side of the Kawasaki. That is more than worth the difference in price. It’s like the joke about Land Rover vs Land Cruiser. Both will get you there, the Toyota will get you back home.

[@johngulbarga9913]

He makes good reviews in bike segment

[@shawnpenn]

EXCELLENT REVIEW !

[@tathagatadas7884]

Loved this review ✌👌

[@albertprasetyo6846]

Love TRK style 😍👍

[@dineshshelar3188]

Ruman Devmane was sooo entertainingly convincing 😁

[@basiayonah7638]

Loved the shoe intro

[@jaf_007]

Simply superb review

[@srimonvt9314]

Proud to be Kawasaki family...

[@tommyhome5216]

i definitely would pick trk 502 over versys 650. but i rather versys 1000 over those two. got it?

[@oldmanjudo6241]

VS is by far the superior bike. Period. Motor, ergonomics, looks, sound, mileage.... did I miss anything?

[@aguywiththerod4083]

you got me on jokes :) , nice to see inteligent way to deliver something and make me smile :) subscribed !

[@carcreationyt]

Auto car India Please make the review of Hero mestero edge 125 Please

[@sanklan1992]

wondering instead of TRK why I shouldn't buy RE twins.. half price and same power.

[@anaskhalid7906]

People would just buy trk because of its seat height.....as a short rider....we also wish to put our foot on the ground.....trk styling and versys soul ..is the only answer

[@vishnuts742]

Am 5.3 can I ride this Benelli ???

[@noorazhar2209]

In Malaysia, this bike come with Handle Covers

[@Zero_aj18]

That shoe thing was funny 😂😂😂🤘

[@tulsibhattarai6010]

Plz make review on versys 1000....!!!

[@mithunkartha]

Pls do mention that u would need to shell out at least 30k on the 650 for saddle stays..top rack..radiator guard..leg guard..lever protectors..

[@Ajithkumar-hs2sk]

Heheh but the bike performs superb and it gives some confidence because it's Kawasaki not Benelli.

[@cheekyguy15]

I like this reviewer and his style

[@suvrabhattacharjee9366]

Japanese are much reliable ... And why we are not getting honda crf 250 rally edition.. 😑

[@oozorakyou]

the only if there is Kawasaki Versys 650 with TRK looks

[@motoharvesting1184]

Love the Benelli

[@Karate_King]

Please make comparison of versys and v strom

[@keerthivasan3643]

In benneli except tnt 300 which bike made a remarkable hit in India

[@siddarthchandran6201]

When you can’t afford for a pure Italian (D multistrada)., Chinese owned Italian (Benelli) will full fill your ideas 😂 “affordable multistrada” would be the perfect nickname for this bike

[@rajasimanta]

Gonna buy RE Interceptor & then upgrade the seat & tyres ... Or wait for Twin Himalayan

[@acronvron9665]

Simanta Dutta yeah u could do that . But it’s sad Royal Enfield didn’t release a specked our version of the 650 one with good headlights wide tiers and better seat . Now only time will tell when we will get a better 650 for re I think they are gonna go with a scrambler 650 then proceed to Himalayan 650

[@rajendertkr]

@@acronvron9665 Smh those things u can change easily😕how much changing all led lights Nd seat cost? Maximum 10k?

[@hishubhamcoolrawat]

Wait for Ktm adventure

[@nomadicriders]

@@hishubhamcoolrawat yeah I'm waiting for KTM adventure too

[@pinkesh2703]

@@hishubhamcoolrawat ~ KTM Adventure is highly awaited.

[@yogeshpatil01]

Versys is ❤

[@atsonaga5520]

Hp is okay since re interceptor also produce same but it should weigh less, much less

[@shubhampatel4573]

Thanks. Versys 👍👍

[@amosemarshall]

This took care of almost everything... but to use these two on a daily basis, city fuel efficiency is very important for people who would spend all their savings on this and not wait for the weekends to ride this. So to be able to ride this everyday, What is the fuel efficiency? 😉

[@ronalj]

Now we need to wait for the KTM Duke Adventure :)

[@TheGreatman1440]

That was a good scripting❤️

[@raajrane]

but here the price should not matter. although they have their price tag it comes with after sales service too and both the kawi and Benelli are very expensive at servicing them. better bet would be the Suzuki Vstrom

[@TheJAMTUB]

No comparison.... Benelli looks great, underpowered and heavy.

[@nishanthreghunath8845]

The sarcasm game is super strong here!! Hahahahaaaaaa

[@ayanbanerjee7479]

Look's dope 😍

[@bowensocceracademy]

good job bro

[@jubin2611]

6:45 sarcasm at its peak

[@kkhalifah1019]

To properly haul all that Multistrada-esque plastic bodywork, TRK502 desperately needs the new 750cc parallel twin they just made for the upcoming Benelli 752s. At least! Of course the company's existing 899 triple would be even better for it...!! Pretty damn obvious, so what's stopping them is a complete mystery.

[@ankurmondal5543]

Suzuki v storm 650xt any day😎😎😎

[@vageliskoios1062]

Ugly

[@nsh22987]

Subtle sarcasm! Nice :D

[@tirtharajroy849]

Beneli looks better then versys any time..other then that versys is better

[@sweatpassion]

dominar more sexy

[@Al.j.Vasquez]

Tirtharaj Roy i believe it tries too hard to look big, edgy and modern, so much that it ruins the aesthetics, it should be less bulky.

[@adityameka6511]

Benelli TRK looks awesome but I feel Kawasaki versys is a better option.

[@vageliskoios1062]

For sure is better.. But more expensive of course.. If the make a TRK with 650 cc or 750 and 70 HP will be perfect in very good price

[@jazzysaravana]

The fantastic exhaust note is due to a 360° crank. The confusion between selecting Versys 650 and TRK would be easier if they'd launched the TRK502 @₹4.5 lakhs and 502X @₹4.99 lakhs. This would've easily brought the on road pricing difference easily by more than ₹2 lakhs, and the Benelli could've made more sense. Currently it's a slippery slope at this price and Versys still has the upper hand I believe in terms of reliability and resale value. Also the kerb weight is actually 210 kgs for TRK 502 and 502X, found in international official websites. Still heavy in my books for a 500cc twin adv. The weight of 235 kgs is when fully accesorised and loaded with panniers and top box. Cheers!

[@mokujin29]

Very nice info but what exactly is a 360 deg crank ?

[@Sami-rp1xk]

@@mokujin29 the 360° crank configuration is when the second cylinder's explosion occurs 360° of crankshaft rotation after the first one.let Simplify the 2 cylinders move together like a monocylinder but each time they arrive at the top one of them make an explosion.if you want to understand more you can google it.

[@paveldeveraux2729]

All you need for regular riding for 90% of the people is only 30 horsepower, the other 10% are semi-pros and they are not going to be using any of those, they will go for a 1200 to 1500 500 kilos bike for the street or light enduro OR a nimble 250 to 300 cc for street plus off road on around 100 kilos.

[@vinaynagalapura6253]

At the lost u guys are only focusing on kawasaki 🤷‍♂️

[@mohammedshoeb4636]

Be it middle class ,high class ,millionaire or bilionaire,college stud or old horse the Enfield Bullet is loved alike!

[@anishdeobansi6973]

Benelli looks promising but will it bring back that faith in our market that's a bike question???

[@Ja50nkAt]

Only in India will you hear a motorcycle compared to the weight of a new born elephant.

[@nikhilshirke3293]

Which shoe is that? Please reply

[@rafieleromero7708]

Versys.... is kawasaki... and kawasaki is versys...

[@akifzakuan5083]

I choose CB500X nevertheless

[@AndrewWilsonOz]

Tried the Benelli out in a dealership. Nice build, good balance, stupid tank design. The moment you stand up, the tank wings cut into your legs, which makes it bad for off-road riding. Not what you want in an adventure bike.

[@SBCreators009]

Waiting for Honda CB 300R Review 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@chrisredfield3240]

We need a cb300x with that new engine

[@furtuner12]

i see the only problem here is the versys x is expensive in your country and its not allowed in the express way in my country 😂😂😂

[@pratikkokate4307]

I Like him Give him more bikes to review and fuel to burn.. #nustafacts

[@bsmferruccio]

Thanks Pratik. I think I get your hashtag :D

[@FoxyCAMTV]

I am 5 years too late to appreciate the humorous writing 🤣

[@mohamedlezar9427]

It’s exagerated about the fall of the trk when it fall you can easly pick it up

[@Zoro72556]

Nice

[@kaushikacharjee8402]

kawasaki any day.....

[@carolynrodricks6108]

Any comparison video😂

[@De4Th_ST4R]

No matter what i wud go for trk only

[@shreesoni4513]

2: 35 epic Sarcasm level is too high

[@ABC-xk1yc]

Ninja 650 is like alien bike 😂😂😂