Benelli TRK 502X 2018 - In-depth review

[@Lhawk2107]

I hate this discussion about performance on this type of bike! Ppl if you want performance GET A SPORTS BIKE ! This type of bike is to enjoy the jorney and the scenary NOT to set speed records.

[@nishanthan23]

Correctly said . Touring is all about looking around and enjoying the surrounding and visiting places. Not hitting 200kpm.

[@GGGMotovlog]

but you can't argue that this bike considered underpowered compared to other same bike right ... about the weight and power it is slow and heavy... but i believe power is not going to slow you down with having fun with it .

[@pinchi602]

I went yesterday to the delearship Andrés i Saw it this bike is to much muscle and little dick

[@ronanrogers4127]

Performance is relevant compared to weight. I have no problem with low power engines, but the motorcycle needs to be correspondingly lighter. This bike is way too underpowered for the weight. It’s weight is similar to my 1290R, which has 160hp...if people only want 50hp that’s fine, but the wet weight needs to be 185kg

[@s7evenTV]

The thing that worries me about the low power is the fact that i don't wanna go up hills and needing to redline the bike just to go up, dnt really care about hitting 200km 😂

[@UncleWally3]

Hail to the mid-sized “all rounder” motorcycle. Hopefully, as we wake up from BIBI (bigger is better illusion) the mid-sized bikes will become more sophisticated. And yep, more expensive. I can certainly understand why manufacturers are reluctant but, there’s a market that is willing to pay for top quality fully farkled mid-sized bikes. My ideal bike? A 500cc V4 equipped with variable valve timing, Brembo, Olin’s, light trellis frame, and high quality electronics and controls. And, while I’m dreaming, make sales advance order only so customers can buy the “accessories” they want at the point of purchase (tires, exhaust, leavers, foot pegs, panniers, etc) so we don’t have to pay for, then toss, the crap show floor bikes come bundled with. I’ve been riding long and hard for 50 years, but I suspect the death of internal combustion engines will occur before the dream of high quality mid-sized bikes is realized. I’d love to read the opinion of others on this line of reasoning . . .

[@AlexAugustinex]

I too would love a capable 500cc machine that is light, powerfull (50-55HP), good looking and good sounding. Something that has 2-4 cylinders and can cruise at 120 smoothly without any vibrations or stress. With goodies like up and down quickshifter, traction control for different terrains, height adjustable windscreen, comfortable seat, maybe heated grips etc... But not gonna happen. All those are reserved for 1000/1250cc gas guzzling monsters that weight 250+KG...ha ha. The new KTM adv 390 came close but the bike lacks that big bike feel when you are on the saddle (pro-only weighs 165-KG or something) and it's single cylinder...

[@michals1108]

Now we have a big boom with smaller bikes. Many riders are going down with CC and weight.

[@Soulful_Life07]

The way you're riding my heart pumping faster.

[@uhis1686]

this one is for sure on my comparrison list for my first bike. great vid!

[@rickarjandejong]

Great video man, gives a good idea of what this bike is all about! It has a really nice sound by the way for its engine size (better than most bike with standard exhausts anyway).

[@bobburns5856]

Good review. Not under powered. Just over weight. Certainly enough power for on or off road. And the weight may be fully planted on road. But for off road, that weight is a killer. Trying to stop that elephant on wet or soft terrain will not be fun. And high COG makes it even worse. Making front end washouts always a threat. So this is much more a road bike, than an off road bike. And that goes along perfectly with their choice of tires. Road 90%...off road 10%.

[@AlexAugustinex]

People who own this says never to buy it. I really liked it. The looks and sounds especially. but everyone says it lacks power and has many mechanical issues.

[@gureno19]

Quite the opposite really.... many TRK502 owners love them

[@GlidingGhostKash]

Hello Mate!! Very nice detailed video, its going to be here in India by Feb 2019, I am really confused, Whether to go for Suzuki vstrom 650xt or Trk 502X, i know in papers the suzuki is way bigger and better, but still will the TRk do a decent job in touring for about 700+ miles a day and even mild offroads.? Awaiting for your response

[@sunilkumar-pb6ol]

go for bmw 750 or 850 gs

[@GlidingGhostKash]

@@sunilkumar-pb6ol way too premium for my budget, if budget wasn't a concern I Wud have gone for African twin, eyes closed

[@shanshaikh4393]

Instead of going with both if this go with kawasaki versys 650 best machine u can buy in that price range

[@KurtGAndersen]

The Suzuki is in fact much smaller, especially when it comes to weight as it is around 20 kilograms lighter. The V-Strom has a great reputation for reliability and has been around and refined for 15 years. So whats to think about?

[@SolomonsMartialArts]

can you do a review on the 2019 cb500x off road I want to see how off road is it now with the 19 in front wheel and more suspension

[@aks13v35]

How it will be for 1.70m rider. Also what is the actual gps top speed and what is the fuel consumption. Thanks. How it compares to Aprilia 660 Trail and BMW g650gs

[@antoniomoralesmorales9978]

great video. I was expecting the review on how tall people fit on that bike. Thanks for clearing out doubts. greetings from Zizkov

[@petet7458]

Great normal people speak review mate - cheers...

[@alenfora1400]

Best looking for the money i rode one everything isa great only the horsepower lack of it and the service intervals are small the v strom has v engine thats bomb proof but i still like the trk

[@ADTT71]

This is probably my next bike and in this color.

[@striker1011]

How big is the bike does it have any resemblance with benelli 600 gt? Thanks for the video ✌️

[@MrAndrew1953]

Good review- gives me a lot of useful info.

[@kkhalifah1019]

235kg kerb weight + 500cc motor. Hmmm... when will Benelli QJ release the **REAL** one with the new 754cc engine? I used to own their TNT600 which I liked because even though it was lardy for what it was, at least it had sufficient power. Best thing about it was that Benelli parts were super cheap where I live, so I rode it to work every day for 5 years - it held up with minimal fuss despite me not pampering it like a weekend bike! So I have faith in this brand. Sure... people argue others should not whinge about forcing a 47hp motor to haul 235kg of Multistrada-style lard around, but still, given a choice between this and having the new 82hp + 67Nm motor there's absolutely no question which one they'll choose! LOL.

[@G91YS]

Thanks for the video! My only fear is on highways, what is the RPM at 130kmh? Doesn't it push it too high?

[@hannesdobbelaere]

curious about that too...

[@dammyvandenberg9094]

i think around 5 a 6 k

[@Buledoyanmotor]

Excellent review

[@nobleshrestha8055]

After such a long wait...

[@ytprocess]

The video recorded while driving is smooth, no vibration in video. is it because of the 1. camera or 2. bike suspension.? what is the gopro version used ?

[@monKEYfromUA]

Lol, no)) You can feel vibtation only if your speed are 130+ km/h

[@rothmenmoto7962]

I have friend who have buy this bike... The bike just 6 month old but already stranded in highway.... Can not start... Have to wait for towing truck to bring back his motorbike to workshop... Another case gear paddle missing while he riding the bike.... The electrical Wiring worse have to recheck again...

[@AbdulQadirKhan]

Hi I am 166cm can i not ride this great bike at all ? I am desperately searching for a good bike in this cc category for off and on road touring

[@John-pe7ru]

MolviDSLR Khan maybe go for the smaller version of that this is x

[@aldvex8541]

Hey there guys i have a2 license and in 6 months im gonna take the a license . Right now i ride a 125 cc daytona bike and i really want an upgrade . Im squeezing my mind to wait 6 months and get a tracer 900 or tdm 900 or buy a benelli trk 502 x and then buy after 1.2 years a more power full bike like 900 etc . What would you suggest ? Consider that im doing a distances inside city but i would like to make a ride out of town ..

[@koongfu00]

Seat height is 840mm, not 850

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

If it's as good as the 300, it'll be a great bike.

[@MaxSteelfireblade]

trk 502x vs versys 650 which is better.

[@shanshaikh4393]

Versys 650

[@kevintaylor9330]

or Tracer 700

[@gfhrb39qq]

versys 650: more torque, powerful, but sound ugly. trk 502x: sound like 3 or 4 cylinder machine.

[@shekharrao2685]

What is the fuel economy of this bike..??

[@vetal6806]

Specs from benelli site says 145mm front suspension travel. Why are they doing that? Why is it so hard to make mid-weight adventure bike with 60hp, 170+ suspension travel, under 200kg and seat height less than 0.9 meter? Everything is have to be either weak, low, heavy or made for giants. With KLR going away there's literally no middle weight adventure bikes on the market anymore and no, having 2cm of suspension travel over regular road models doesn't make an adventure bike, looking at you Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda and now Benelli. At least Yamaha is trying with Tenere 700.

[@ampm9771]

What do you expect for 8k? Its equivalent is Versys 650 which by comparison is rubbish.

[@vetal6806]

@@ampm9771 4 extra cm of suspension travel doesn't cost anything but seat height, which can be solved virtually free too.

[@gazzertrn]

how does it go two up.

[@michaeldy1139]

Gotta say, i may trust the japanese cb500x more for my money, but this thing does look prettier to me..if only the cb had custom plastics available..

[@gfhrb39qq]

the two cylinder cb500x doesn't has a strong character, here in my country the resale value is not good. You will find many peoples try to sell their bike but hard to find the buyer.

[@nunofrescata]

Whats your height?

[@CyberGasty]

no footage from offroad ride?

[@borkarms]

Nice Video

[@chrisredfield3240]

Looks like it combined from a f800gs and f850gs.

[@tomsullivan9318]

3:57 - does this bike have two oil filters?

[@TM-jy1xk]

Maybe some sort off heat exchanger? Just my guess. Not normal with to filters. 😉

[@nishanthan23]

I think you must syop thinking politically sir. Well just a reminder, apple produces almost all its products in China. It's not about where it's made, it's all about how it's made sir.

[@grygry777]

Apple still own by American, this brand is fully own by a Chinese company.

[@nishanthan23]

@@grygry777 really? Which countries brand is Jaguar?

[@grygry777]

Benelli Parent group is "Qianjiang Group", the production line moved to China long time ago… that's why nobody buying it.

[@HvV8446]

@@grygry777 bit late, but you know that volvo is now also chinese right? Yet still they make very high quality cars

[@FrancoCastro]

Honestly I would say that it looks like an ADV bike, but it is not an ADV bike, too many flaws. Probably great for mild off roading, But too much plastic and just things that doens't make sense for a real ADV bike.

[@bunty22584]

How about for 165cm high people?

[@robertosobreiro6212]

God damn you are small

[@bunty22584]

@@robertosobreiro6212 really😂, what's your opinion... Whether people with height 165cm will be able to ride it comfortably or not?

[@robertosobreiro6212]

@@bunty22584 It has 815mm (81,5cm) of Seat height. Grab something to check at which part of your body (from your feet up) is 815mm. But i would gess that it's a bit tall for you. I'm 178cm

[@robertosobreiro6212]

@@bunty22584 And it's also kinda heavy, 210kg. I would rather get the cb500x. I'm also now getting the A2 license (got the A1 with 16) and i'm really thinking between the trk502, cb500x, versys x 300 and the BMW G 310 GS

[@bunty22584]

@@robertosobreiro6212 Thanks bro... Appreciate your response... I am from India and TRK duo are launching here next month. Currently I am using bike with 800mm seat height comfortably. So I might go with TRK 502...🤔

[@hobbies_by_prajwal4821]

Does it have slipper clutch ?

[@chrisredfield3240]

235kg sure is heavy i would expect a 1200 for that

[@JFMotorcycles]

Yes, that's true. And it is very important to me to highlight this, because the manufacturer and some reviews often tries to hide the weight saying the bike is 210 kg weight... Dry though. :)

[@namcojr]

236Kg, really? Kind of a heavy girl there...

[@iantoy7778]

I always wanted the 1130 but the build quality was rubbish, go out on your bike and back home in the break down truck. This bikes engine sounds like made in China.

[@HvV8446]

That sounds about right, it *is* made in china

[@navindranv]

One of the worst bike in the market!! Crappy engine, low quality parts,doubtful electronic components and lousy workmanship!

[@adityaanand2315]

Made in China motorcycles not really interested

[@baba-ahmedmahieddine8936]

Benelli is part of Qianjiang Group, but it's 100% Italian and still located in Pesaro Italy.

[@mohba01]

the new BMW F850 is made in china.. CF moto will be making the KTM790 from 2020.. whats your point ?

[@nishanthan23]

My friend many BMW engines are made in Thailand and India. except for 1100 cc plus . You should really consider more depth research on big bike companies. This bike is a bang for the buck.

[@adityaanand2315]

@@nishanthan23 Thailand and India their products are ok but made in China products are not reliable

[@rickarjandejong]

That's where you're wrong @Aditya Anand, this bike has a very large group of followers and the longevity is great. Look at the Facebook groups and forums before you say sh*t like that without any substantiation.

[@nkeshava8361]

What's the Service Interval?