Benelli TRK 502 BS4

Name: Benelli TRK 502 BS4
Brand: Benelli
SKU: 1003
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.2 (3 reviews)

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Key specs

500 cc
6 Speed Manual

Last known Avg. Ex-showroom price

₹ 5,11,816

Benelli TRK 502 BS4 is now discontinued in India.

Discontinued

Benelli TRK 502 BS4 Summary

TRK 502 BS4 key highlights
Engine Capacity	500 cc
Transmission	6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight	235 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 litres
Seat Height	800 mm
Max Power	46.8 bhp

About TRK 502 BS4

The TRK 502 is a middle-weight adventure touring motorcycle from Benelli that has been built around a steel trellis chassis. It is powered by a 500cc two-cylinder, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled motor that is capable of churning out 47bhp of max power at 8500rpm and 46Nm of peak torque at 6000rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox.

The motorcycle has a kerb weight of 213kg which is slightly on the higher side for a middle-weight tourer. Fuel tank capacity stands at 20-litre which allows for fewer stops for refuelling. Suspension duties are handled by beefy 50mm inverted forks up front and a monoshock at the rear with preload and rebound adjustment. The TRK 502 has a ground clearance of 190mm and a seat height of 800mm. It sits on 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends shod with Pirelli Angel GT tyres. For braking, the TRK 502 comes equipped with 320mm dual discs with radial calipers and a 260mm single disc with floating piston caliper at the back. Benelli offers the TRK 502 with dual-channel ABS as standard which is switchable.

Benelli has launched the TRK 502 in India at an introductory price of Rs 5 lakhs ex-showroom. In its segment, the motorcycle doesn’t have any direct rival but faces the closest competition from the Kawasaki Versys 650.

Benelli TRK 502 BS4 Review

This is the new Benelli TRK 502. Now, assembled and sold in India by the Mahavir Group, it is available in two variants, touring and off-road. The latter is christened the 502X. We rode these bikes in the dirt and on tarmac in Chikmagalur.

Introduction

The visuals

The Benelli TRK 502 is your affordable ADV. And, it is a good looking one at that. It has a prominent front-end with a beak-type fairing with several contours that give it an aggressive and a perched up stance. It has the silhouette of BMW’s GS range, which is good considering that the BMW is the benchmark in this segment. The fit and finish is even; the quality of materials used feel nice to the touch; and the paint quality is good, giving the bike an upmarket feel.

The TRK has strong road presence too, it looks big and intimidating. Swing a leg over, and you are seated ‘in’ the bike than ‘on’ it. The split-seat offers a lot of space, and the rider’s seat – at least on the TRK 502 – isn’t too high either. It is 800mm off the ground, which was comfortable even for someone like me, measuring 5’6” in height. However, in the case of the 502X, with a seat height of 840mm, I could only tip-toe around.

Built around a steel trellis frame with a chunky fairing and a 20-litre fuel tank, both bikes tip the scale at 213kg for unladed weight, which is heavy.

The package

In terms of kit, the TRK 502 and the 502X might not be feature-packed motorcycles, but they do offer a decent list of features. The crash guards, a 12V power socket, a rear carrier, adjustable front brake lever and a hazard light switch, are all offered as standard. However, while the TRK 502 features an underbelly exhaust, the 502X sports a big upswept exhaust can and an additional bash plate for the engine.

Both bikes, in the meantime, sport large LCD instrument consoles. These display speed, gear position, fuel level, coolant temperature, time, an odometer and two trip meters. The tacho, though, is an analogue unit. The instrumentation is easy to read even when the sun is right on top. The bikes also get tall windscreens which keep the wind blast at bay at three-digit speeds. But, these aren’t adjustable. And, the vision through the visor is not clear either.

Both bikes are powered by the same 500cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled DOHC motor. It produces a max power of 47bhp at 8,500rpm and a peak torque of 46Nm at 6,000rpm. The engine doesn’t boast of an exceptionally strong low or mid-range grunt. It´s at its happiest higher up in the rev range. Not the ideal setup for an ADV, but it’s manageable on the road.

As for electronics, neither bike gets riding modes or traction control. These do get dual-channel ABS which is switchable.

The TRK 502 runs beefy 50mm inverted forks up front and a monoshock at the back. The front is non-adjustable but the rear gets rebound and preload adjustment. The resultant ride is on the stiffer side. But, it’s not uncomfortable, and it helps keep the bike planted even on poor road surfaces. It’s the same for the 502X, but unlike the 502 which runs 17-inch alloy wheels shod with road-focused tyres at both ends, the 502X uses a 19-inch front and a 17-inch rear wheel, both, of the spoked variety and wrapped in dual-purpose tyres.

The Ride: On-Road

The TRK 502 doesn’t feel all that heavy on the move. In fact, it is easy to filter with, and doesn’t feel cumbersome around corners either. The grip from the tyres is good, and the brake bite and progression, especially for a heavy bike are impressive too. It also has a light clutch pull, and the 6-speed gearbox is slick to operate.

Around the twisties of the densely forested roads, the TRK 502 managed to climb inclined sections at 30kmph in the third gear with ease. Riding the bike in second and third gear for a good amount of time does result in some heat that can be felt near the feet, but it disappears once you pick up speed.

The Ride: Off-Road

The TRK 502X has identical heat dissipation characteristics. But, courtesy a shorter final drive, the X manages to have more grunt at corner exits. And that’s simply because it is sitting closer to the power band for the same speed and gear as the road biased 502.

Handling wise, the X is almost identical to the 502 on tarmac. But, off-road, it’s a handful, at least initially. And, that’s probably down to the slower speeds one has to stick to off road. Plus, having to tip-toe when crawling over dirt courtesy the taller seat height, didn’t do much for my confidence. However, once I got a hang of it, it was more fun. Since there isn’t enough power to spit you out violently even if you do get a slide wrong on dirt, I was able to use the throttle more liberally. Also, the brakes on the TRK 502X have a softer bite compared to the 502, which again helps when riding on dirt.

The conclusion

Should you buy the TRK duo? If you want a do-it-all bike that’s also fast and exciting and fun, then maybe the 502 will not work for you. But, if you want a do-it-all bike that won’t break you at the end of a long journey, the TRK 502 might work. The 502 is happy to cruise on highways, the X can handle some light off-roading, and both might be alright within city confines too.

As for the TRK 502 and the 502X’s competition, these don’t have any direct competitors. The ones that come closest are the Kawasaki Versys 650 for the touring TRK 502, and the SWM Superdual T for the off-road biased TRK 502X.

Photography by Kapil Angane

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TRK 502 BS4 Specifications & Features

Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size. 500 cc

Max Power 46.8 bhp @ 8,500 rpm

Max Torque 46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm

Stroke Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom. 66.8 mm

Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine. 4

Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition. 11.5:1

Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions. --

Mileage - Owner Reported This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers. --

Riding Range The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel. --

Top Speed The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve. --

Transmission 6 Speed Manual

Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has. Chain Drive

Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern --

Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder. 2

Bore Bore is the diameter of each cylinder. 69 mm

Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses. --

Spark Plugs A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture. --

Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid. Liquid Cooled

Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission. --

Fuel Delivery System --

Fuel Tank Capacity The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel. 20 litres

Reserve Fuel Capacity Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel. 3 litres

Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country. BS4

Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others. Petrol

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Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks. Upside-down forks Ø 50mm

Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock. Hydraulic Monoshock (Rebound & Preload adjustable)

Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill. Switchable ABS

Rear Wheel Size Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel. 17 inch

Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre. 120/70 - ZR17 M/C 58W

Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre. 160/60 - ZR17 M/C 69W

Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup. Disc

Front Brake Size Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 320 mm

Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear. Disc

Rear Brake Size Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 260 mm

Calliper Type Front-2 pistons Rear-Single piston calliper

Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels. Alloy

Front Wheel Size Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel. 17 inch

Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type. Tubeless

Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. Yes

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

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Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables. 235 kg

Seat Height The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground. 800 mm

Ground Clearance The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle. 190 mm

Overall Width Total width of the vehicle. 915 mm

Overall Height Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen. 1,450 mm

Wheelbase The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel. 1,505 mm

Overall Length Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back. 2,200 mm

Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler. Trestle steel tubes and plates

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Manufacturer Warranty

Standard Warranty --

Standard Warranty --

Features

Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime. Digital

Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling. Digital

Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle. Yes

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)--

Shift LightNo

Headlight Type--

Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display. Yes

Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating. Digital

Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted. Yes

No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter. 2

Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters. Digital

Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon. Yes

Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate. Yes

Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge. Yes

Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display. Yes

Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger. --

Front storage box No

Under seat storage No

Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music. No

DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles. Yes

Brake/Tail Light--

Turn Signal--

Pass LightYes

GPS & NavigationNo

USB charging portNo

Start TypeElectric Start

KillswitchYes

Stepped SeatYes

Pillion BackrestNo

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Additional features--

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Benelli TRK 502 BS4 User Reviews

4.2 6 ratings 3 reviews

5
Visual Appeal
5
Reliability
4
Performance
4
Service Experience
2
Maintenance cost
3
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1Don't buy. Not worth 2 years ago by Touringlife, Mumbai
1. Didn't dare to buy one 2. Too heavy. Difficult to handle in traffic, not great for pure off-roading. Sluggish in lower speeds, it needs a free and straight roads 3. Looks good, under performance 4. Very very high on maintenance for a 500cc 5. Pros : proper adv tourer
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- Owned for
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- Got mileage of
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4Beautiful tourer trk 502 everything that a tourer will love... 3 years ago by Suresh Narayanan, Bangalore
Guys, i bought the trk 502 about 6 months ago upgrading from a cbr 250r. Honestly after doing over 1500kms on the odo of which 1200+ on long trip, i have come to love this machine. This is not meant to drive up your adrenaline like the 600i but it's butter smooth when y
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- Got mileage of
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5Nice bike 4 years ago by Akhil
Nice bike . Really a amazing tour bike . Off road and on road so comfort to drive . Maintenance for this one is bit costly for a normal guy . Performance base it is an amazing bike . Mainly in indian road . Mileage is 25. To 30 maximum. The look is so muscular . Benelli
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Benelli TRK 502 BS4 News

QJMotor SRT 500 spotted; could come to India as 2021 Benelli TRK 502X
11 September 2020
Anuj Mishra
The leaked image of the bike reveals that it has received a major cosmetic update over the BS4 TRK 502X.
Leaked images reveal Benelli TRK 502-based QJ SRT 500 ADV bikes
23 June 2020
Suvil Susvirkar
QJMotor will soon announce its new middleweight adventure tourer motorcycles that will be based on the Benelli TRK 502.
Benelli TRK 800 adventure bike likely to be unveiled by October 2020
10 June 2020
Neil Nair
A leaked image revealed that Benelli is scheduled to unveil the TRK 800 sometime between September and October this year.