Benelli TRK 502 X - 15 Teeth Front Sprocket Road Test

[@speedfinder1]

Thank you for posting. I have just returned from my first long ride for a weekend holiday. I have 14/42 and solo, but fully loaded, I found the centre of Towns very difficult to find the right gear to use. On the motorway is was much better. I think I will first try to eliminate any unnecessary weight from my luggage and if that isn't better, I will try the 14/44 gearing with full luggage. Thanks again, this video was REALLY helpful!

[@WolfMates]

Thanks for watching! Thats exacly it! :) Finding the right gearing for each of us :) Its great very long geariing on the highway but then on the city its not so good. At the moment im using 15/44 (rougly equivalent to 14/41,5) and its the best of both worlds altough i would like a bit longer gearing for those long trips :)

[@mbz4652]

I have a TRK 502 and would like to reduce the rpm's. Someone suggested changing to 14/44 on the non X version as with the 15/42 on the non X version, you will really struggle to get under away. The 15/42 is only suitable on the X version IF you don't load your bike up with a fully set of panniers, top box and a pillion.

[@nunogtr673]

Nice review of 15 teeth. Its a good choice. Benelli TRK 502 X has a lot of potential and seems to be a good choice as an adventure bike

[@WolfMates]

Yeah Nuno its a good option specialy if you like relaxed riding. On my previous TRK i used 39 teeth rear sprocket but that was a bit too long. Was nice on highway tho :P I think the 15 front sprocket ( same as 41,5 rear) is a good balanced option, altough with pillion and full cases 44 is better :P Cheers thanks for watching!

[@deepsouthNZ]

I have seen these roads before beause i also watch Cager on two wheels, very beautiful city and a beautiful country you have mate, and a fantastic bike

[@WolfMates]

Thanks very much :) Yeah CagerontwoWheels was one of the first motovloggers in Portugal :) Cheers to New Zealand mate!

[@antoniocordeiro2528]

Pois, como calculava, temos que recorrer mais vezes à embraiagem e a mudanças mais baixas, com o risco de ficarmos sem embraiagem se nos descuidarmos, claro👌. Como sempre bom vídeo, boa demonstração com muita técnica, é bom ver as tuas recomendações, Continuação de boas curvas, top,👍 abraço.

[@WolfMates]

Muito obrigado António :) Mexer na transmissão e coloca-la mais longa é bom para quem faça muita auto estrada hehe :) Eu pessoalmente gosto de nao puxar muito pelas rotações do motor mas tenho amigos que viajam acima das 7000 e o motor está impecável por isso a TRK aguenta bem :) Grande abraço!

[@theroadcrow]

Excelente! Acho que no futuro vou fazer o mesmo à minha T2X. Portas de Ródão e Vila Velha de Ródão são maravilhosos! Ride safe Mr Wolf ✌

[@WolfMates]

Vais gostar mesmo que zona incrível! e a T2X vai estar em casa! Abraço e boas curvas Mr Crow! :)

[@theroadcrow]

@@WolfMates estive nessa zona no mês passado 😉 Grande abraço Mr Wolf ✌

[@jojoledesma7303]

Hi, thanks for sharing. Did you notice a change in the vibration of the bike???

[@x_Paulo_Nogueira_x]

Well, its all related to how you like to drive :P I tested all variations from 15/42 till 14/44, and i do prefer 14/44. 😉👍

[@WolfMates]

The good thing about motorcycles is that we can change the sprockets acording our preferences and riding style :) Cheers Thanks for watching!

[@mbz4652]

I have a TRK 502 and would like to reduce the rpm's. Someone suggested changing to 14/44 on the non X version as with the 15/42 on the non X version, you will really struggle to get under away. The 15/42 is only suitable on the X version IF you don't load your bike up with a fully set of panniers, top box and a

[@emsoumelgmail]

thanks for the video. Please answer me to these questions 1. the problem with the clutch becomes more intense with the 15 sprocket, yes? 2. did you loose anything from the top speed? can it still go 170 with solo riding? I just bought an X second hand and it has some upgrades, sport filter, remove of the pre-catalyst pipes of the exhaust and mapping. It has more power than stock but i am still afraid to loose vmax if I change the sprocket...

[@WolfMates]

Thanks for watching! Let me try to awnser your questions: 1- It will be more clutch intensive if you ride in the city or into offroad :) On the road its actualy nice if you dont ride too heavy! :) 2- I havent trying top speed yet but I would say you probably loose a bit top speed while climbing and gain a bit while going down :P If you have those mods that help the engine breathe a little better I would give it a try the 15th tooth since its very similiar to the road version trk 14/42 that goes all the way to 183 I think ;) Cheers!

[@russcoaus2043]

Hello my friend great test ride theTrx is a fantastic motorcycle.💯😉👍

[@WolfMates]

I hope you are having fun on yours! Cheers! Take care and thanks for watching my Friend! :)

[@russcoaus2043]

@@WolfMates winter haer in Australian little bit slowe,r we can pick the day's.😉👍

[@matostrainspotting]

Em termos de consumos melhoraram com os 15 dentes?

[@MMVenturesV2.0]

would this be applicable with side boxes top box and if it is loaded hows the torque?

[@alexkrasteff4061]

Does the bike feel relaxed and happy at 130/140 km/h on long highway stretches. Does it have extra punch at those speed for overtaking? At what revs does vibration occur? Looking to swap my Himalayan for something more road/highway friendly as the himmy even with performance upgrades is very uncomfortable to ride over 110 km/h

[@WolfMates]

Hello :) The TRK is not a high speed highway motorcycle. However if you swap the sprocket for an extra teeth you can cruise at about 130kph without stressing the engine too much. And if you go at 140kph and want to overtake. Its possible but it will be a bit slow. The TRK is a heavy motorcycle with alot of wind protection and that makes it not very aerodinamic for high speeds, but its very stable. However it engine has nice torque and its a very good motorcycle to do those long jorneys. Myself have done several days of 600kms per day without any pain. Very confortable motorcycle. Top speed of the TRK X is about 170kph on leveled terrain, of course it has alot more power than the himalyain. Cheers thanks for watching!

[@theil6]

I just bought this bike and find that the vibration is extreme at 75 mph, in Arizona we have higher speeds, the rpm’s are at 7000 in 6th gear. No boxes.

[@WolfMates]

It might help to switch the sprockets :) Specialy for highway cruising ;)

[@LCDMH]

Olá a todos. Fiz um vídeo sobre a TRK 702 com legendas em inglês, alemão, espanhol e italiano. Esta mota é óptima e o meu teste foi um sucesso. Vou comprá-la. Eu ando com a TRK 502.

[@hyper20v1]

Hey bro Please make a video on how to adjust the chain on trk502. There is no video on youtube. Would be great video to help many people thanks. Please mention the exact tools and size. Waiting for the video.

[@WolfMates]

Sure will do next time I adjust the chain :) thanks for watching! Ride safe!

[@hyper20v1]

@@WolfMates thanks. Waiting for the video

[@77albercik]

What kind od jacket do you have? Looks grest!

[@WolfMates]

Thanks! Its a Portuguese brand named TRY :) Prety good for how cheap it is :) Cheers thanks for watching!

[@HLMM_KE]

Just bought my TRK502 and wanted to replace the front sprocket with the 15 teeth. This video was very helpful for me to make that decision. I already bought the 15teeth sprocket. I will now change it. On another note, I can do with some of your advice since you have long-term ownership of the TRK already. I have done about 1,600km so far and I have been having hard shifting gears even when the clutch is fully pressed, what could be the problem? How can this be rectified? The dealer has not been very helpful with this.

[@WolfMates]

Congrats on your new TRK :) Yeah the 15 teeth sprocket allows us to keep those revs lower, specialy on the highway :) If you have done 1600kms you probably have done the first service right? Did it get better? Usualy the shifting gets much better with the increase of the kilometers so im sure it will get better. If not its probably due to two things: Or thicker oil or bad clutch cable adjustment. Funny thing it happened to me was that I had trouble shifting if it was from the boots i was using at the time haha. The shape of the boot didnt work out that well on the gear lever :) Cheers thanks for watching :) Let me know if it got better ;)

[@HLMM_KE]

@@WolfMates Yes for sure, the highway revs are a little high especially when you hit 120Kmph. I did the first service at 1,000Km. The subsequent services are recommended at 6,000Km intervals but I intend to stick with 5,000Km. The gear shift is still hard and also the gears tend to stick and not move to the next gear even with the clutch fully pressed in. I will have the dealer look at the cable. I can also change to a lighter oil if need be though am using 5W40. Thanks a lot for your help and the video is super helpful. By the way am in Nairobi, Kenya...riding here is super crazy.

[@mbz4652]

​@@HLMM_KEDid you figure it out?

[@mohdhasif4259]

I use 14/40 on my bike..no regret.in my country.70% is on road..however i preffered 15/42..no vibration and can take 165km/h

[@WolfMates]

Yeah 15/42 = 14/39,4 and its nice for the high way for sure :) I used to have that on my first TRK (14/39) and was prety cool to ride on the highways and long road. The only problem was with pillion and very loaded motorcycle :) Cheers thanks for watching!

[@LCDMH]

Hello everyone. I made a video about the TRK 702 with subtitles in English, German, Spanish and Italian. This bike is great and my test ride was successful. I'm going to buy it. I ride the TRK 502.

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Variations come down to bike (torque) and rider preferences, Wolf. I like short gearing and high revs for instant acceleration and for the slow stuff offroad. But I understand that you like a higher gearing on travels. All the best, Günter from Nürnberg/Germany

[@WolfMates]

Yeah I do miss that "instant" torque that 44 rear sprocket gave :) But like you said, for those long jorneys feels good to lower the revs a bit :) Cheers all the best as well :)

[@enduromotorradtouren]

@@WolfMates You need more longer travels, Wolf ;-) and less offroad nearby.

[@mbz4652]

I have a TRK 502 and would like to reduce the rpm's. Someone suggested changing to 14/44 on the non X version as with the 15/42 on the non X version, you will really struggle to get under away. The 15/42 is only suitable on the X version IF you don't load your bike up with a fully set of panniers, top box and a pillion

[@enduromotorradtouren]

@@mbz4652 More push = less teeth in the front or more at the rear sprocket. Result: Higher fuel consumption, higher rpm, more noise. More fun is a little bit more costly ;-) Thanks for your experience, Günter/Nürnberg

[@rodrigogoncalves7683]

Boas .. tenho uma trk modelo 2021 e gostava de experimentar esse setup de 15 dentes pois faxo alguma autoestrada e qeria baixar rotação .. a minha duvida e ..Vou perder velocidade maxima ??? Cmpts

[@WolfMates]

Olá Rodrigo! Fazendo muita auto estrada 15 dentes vai ficar muito bom e penso que não perdes velocidade máxima. Aliás a descer até deves ganhar uns kilometros hora ;) E o motor não vai tão em esforço. São cerca de 500rpm a menos! Só não recomendo se andares muito com malas e pendura! Abraço!

[@oldrider-adv]

Nice, but as i sad to you before i prefer 14/44 in all scenery. Cheers m8 ✌✌

[@WolfMates]

Yeah the 44 is realy nice specialy in offroad but i did like to lower the revs a bit for those long jorneys :) Cheers mate thanks for watching :)

[@mbz4652]

I have a TRK 502 and would like to reduce the rpm's. Someone suggested changing to 14/44 on the non X version as with the 15/42 on the non X version, you will really struggle to get under away. The 15/42 is only suitable on the X version IF you don't load your bike up with a fully set of panniers, top box and a pillion. What sprocket do you recommend?

[@tiagomarqu33s]

Boas Lonewolf, uma pergunta, vou comprar uma trk 502 X com o objetivo de fazer viagens, e tenho um pouco medo de fazer 800km a 120 de auto estrada com ela, estas viagens são com acompanhante e malas. Achas que compensa fazer a troca por um gearing mais pequeno (como o teu) ou pela tua experiência a diferença em termos de esforço entre 6500 e 6000 rpm é pequena.

[@tiagomarqu33s]

Esqueci-me de dizer, claro que a AE é só a forma de chegar ao destino, depois lá faz-se as estradas nacionais e de montanha, por este motivo também não sei se compensa fazer a troca porque depois posso "massacrar" demasiado a mota nas subidas.

[@WolfMates]

Olá Tiago! Obrigado por assistires ao video :) Acho que vais adorar a TRK X para viajar é espectacular, conforto e segurança máximas! :) Em relação à tua questão, como pretendes viajar com pendura e malas cheias recomendo-te que mantenhas a transmissão de origem e podes ficar descansado que permite perfeitamente ir a 120 sem qualquer problema para o motor. A vantagem do pinhão será que a essas velocidades seria um pouco mas económica e menos rotações mas com pendura recomendo mesmo manteres o de origem :) Alías tenho amigos que viajam a 150 (lol) sem qualquer problema :P Mas 120 é tranquilo. A TRK normalmente só se começa a sentir algumas vibrações de alta frequência a partir das 7000 :) Abraço e boa curvas com o maquinão! :) Qualquer outra dúvida é só contactares!

[@rodrigogoncalves7683]

@@WolfMates pois mas eu andei ontem pelos 150 um bom bocado e o motor ja vai nas 8000rpm .. nao sei se posso fazer tiradas de 100km a essa velocidade ( sozinho sem malas ) medo q o motor derreta 🤨

[@WolfMates]

@@rodrigogoncalves7683 Pois 8000 já é bastante. Tenho um amigo com uma e ele anda sempre a puxar e não tem problemas mas eu prefiro não passar das 7000 até porque começa a vibrar um bocado a partir daí.

[@ELGUAPOMOTO]

Hi Sir, if you remember me, I commented on your videos way back yrs ago I think. I already got a TRK502X(finally) IT IS AMAZING! a taste of a GS1250 bike. I totally agree on this 15T sprocket in front to be changed to. 14T is just to short. I get through the gears so fast on a highway. I hope my order comes thru for the 15T sprocket and change it myself. I will be joining the 2022 BOSS Ironman Philippines next month. I'll try to post videos of that. hope you can visit my channel and watch it. it'll be my own way saying thank you for building my confidence with the TRK502X bike especially the DIY videos you made. Thank You!

[@WolfMates]

Great! Im happy for you! The TRK X is a great bike :) The 14T sprocket is better for the guys that love offroad, on the highways its too short hehe :) Hope so see more videos of your Benelli! I subscribed your channel! :) Cheers enjoy your TRK X :)

[@mbz4652]

I have a TRK 502 and would like to reduce the rpm's. Someone suggested changing to 14/44 on the non X version as with the 15/42 on the non X version, you will really struggle to get under away. The 15/42 is only suitable on the X version IF you don't load your bike up with a fully set of panniers, top box and a

[@sundukibrahim2944]

Where did you get a deflector from?

[@WolfMates]

Hello! The deflector is a generic chinese one. I bought it from ebay. Search for "wind deflector extension". Cheers!

[@smudla1976]

Hi , where can you buy a rosette with 15 teeth?

[@WolfMates]

hi :) you can buy one from any Benelli dealer or from Alliexpress / Ebay :) Thanks for watching!

[@headplank3197]

How much does the fuel economy improve with this change?

[@WolfMates]

Good question! I tought it would improve more... but since it has less torque with 15T sprocket it kinda evens out. I would say that yes it improves on national roads at highway speeds, but might be worse in town or mountain roads specialy if loaded. The big travels I did i saw very identical fuel consumption numbers. About 3.5 liters / 100km at 90kph and 4.5 in town (relaxed ridding) but at 120/130 its about 5% better :) In summary: If you ride like me, very relaxed and without pillion and alot of highway its a grealy ood option. If you like sporty ridding or ride with pillion and cases or offroad, i dont recomend it , this on TRK 502X. On the road version TRK it realy gets too long :) Cheers!

[@headplank3197]

@@WolfMates thanks for the reply, I mainly ride to and from work approximately 80km there and back on country roads so mainly 100-120kph, I am thinking of getting the TRK502 not the X version though so you don’t think it’s worth changing the gearing?

[@WolfMates]

@@headplank3197 Before the X i have now, i had a road version 502 for two years and i used 14 front and 39 rear ( rougly equivalent to 15/42) :) I was realy long but was perfect for those country roads you are talking about ;) it will get a bit more economical for sure :) I have a video about the regular 502 max speed climbing with that long gearing 14/39 :)

[@headplank3197]

@@WolfMates that’s interesting, I’ll see if I can find that video then, thanks!

[@WolfMates]

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[@spyrosspyros7075]

The rear sprocket is 42?

[@WolfMates]

Its 44 rear and 15 Front :) 42 rear would be a bit too long for me but it would be nice for highways and higher speeds :) Cheers thanks for watching!

[@spyrosspyros7075]

@@WolfMates Thanks my friend. I have the same bike with you but the red colour. Keep riding.....

[@maikelourense69]

Bom vídeo ... 👍 Mas eu só gosto de curvas 🤣, não gosto do pinhão 15 pelo uso que dou. Companheiro, em 10 dias terei uma boa escapada ... Suíça e de volta pelo norte da Itália. Espero que tudo corra bem🤔. Um abraço.

[@WolfMates]

SIm, curvas e estradas de montanha! Para isso é melhor o pinhão de 14 sem dúvida :) Suiça Alpes e Italia? Isso é espectacular!! Boa viagem e aproveita que deve ser uma viagem incrivel! Depois quero saber detalhes hehe! Grande abrazo!

[@replyvasu]

This set up not advisable for urban riding. If its 100% highway, you should be some what ok because very few stop and go. But for single riders, this set up should be ok.

[@WolfMates]

Yeah very true :) In the city its not so good but still ok for the TRK X :) The Normal TRK with 15 front sprocket gets even worse. Yeah i dont recomend this for pillion ridding :) Cheers Thanks for watching!

[@mbz4652]

I have a TRK 502 and would like to reduce the rpm's. I drive mainly urban riding. Someone suggested changing to 14/44 on the non X version as with the 15/42 on the non X version, you will really struggle to get under away. The 15/42 is only suitable on the X version IF you don't load your bike up with a fully set of panniers, top box and a pillion. Which sprocket do you recommend for the 502 road version?

[@clpdj]

Its "GUEARS" not " JEARS"

[@WolfMates]

haha true! Me and my weird accent/grammar! :P Thanks for the correction, cheers! :)

[@franky69ization]

Hello friend , love your videos also I will love to do that change in my bike , I live in USA and I bought my TRK502x 2022 bout 3 months ago and let me tell you love it, do you bought a generic sprocket ⚙️ or an specific brand ? I been riding around and going to the mountains too but if this small change help me I will like to do it regards .

[@WolfMates]

Hello Jose! Congrats on your TRK 502X! :) Great machine that is! You can buy PBR Brand but there are others :) Make sure that is specific for the TRK so you dont get one with too much "play" on it :) Its a nice change for the X, specialy if you do many miles on the road :) Cheers! Thanks for watching and safe rides!