The NEW Best Budget Adventure bike? Benelli 702 X REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 15 бер 2024
- Benelli are Bringing us some Amazing new Motorcycles and this 2024 Benelli TRK 702 X Adventure bike is top of the pile for those looking for a Adventure touring machine on a Budget. This Review will see if this could well be the New Best Budget adventure bike for 2024 The Benelli TRK 702 X.
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Hello ya all I'm 702x owner. Bike is very comfy in touring, light off road no problem and it's very slik in heavy city traffic. Light weight. Good engine punch. Very tasty sound. No vibrations. Perfect tourer and daily commuter.
Quality for money. It's a bargain :)
LWG 👋
How many miles do you have on yours? Any problems yet?
@@ontheroadadventure around 3000 km yes unfortunately there is one big problem you don't want to get off just keep on ridding!! 🤠
Just picked up my 702x yesterday... currently on 170 miles... Great handling bike . Good brakes ....shame the engine vibrates really bad below 4k rpms...no idea how you haven't noticed this because it is a known issue ...I also think there is little to no torque below 4 rpm ...my old 502x would pull in 6th even from 30 mph with no issues...the 702x despite supposedly having more power and torque just can't do it..I tried it many times today and it struggled to pull from 40 in 6th ..I think the bike gears are just too long for the engine...
If you use the gears for longer it's no problem but roll on power isn't great
@@peter58murray I did comment on this, the bike likes to be in the mid rev range, that’s where its power is found, it does feel lumpy at low revs I agree. You’ll find the vibrations will improve as the engine beds in and you get the first service done
@@ontheroadadventure after my 140 mile ride today im currently on 300 miles and unfortunately my engine has developed what appears to be a cam chain rattle, the engine is derived from the Kawasaki ER6f engine which suffered badly from this issue and is well known,im also in communication with 2 other owners on Facebook, both now have the same engine rattle as myself, not impressed at all and neither are both of them.
the dealer has told me to take it back for inspection but if the history of the old ER6F unit is anything to go by this fault was never fixed by Kawasaki so i doubt Benelli will either.
have you got this same issue?
the rattle only happens between 3k and 4.5k rpms with my bike under load not stationary, after that it disappears but it can be heard even with earplugs
I like to watch your motorcycle reviews, You give a good honest opinion from someone who lives in the real world not a paid magazine reviewer
Thanks momo, I speak as i find!
Great review Rich. I picked my 702x up on the 1st of march. I took my local dealers demo out very much thinking I wouldn't enjoy it due to the lower power and being a budget chinese built bike. How wrong I was, I didn't want to give it back! I've got and had some lovely premium bikes, but no lie, I enjoy this more than anything else. The finish is as good as anything else on the market, I cannot find fault in any of the welds or paint finish, it rides amazingly well and I think this bike will be what makes Benelli a brand everyone knows and trusts. Many people including my dealer say the engine is a very proven unit from Kawasaki.
It really is hard to moan about the Benelli, especially at £7k panniers and all!
Nice looking bike and you really can't knock its price, fabulous value for money. We're not all looking for a 1300cc bike costing 24 grand that's for sure.
Well said, it’s great to see bikes available to the market that are more affordable BUT they must prove they can hold up as good as the rest in the long term… time will tell
Hi Rich, I've got the older standard trk 502. Great bike,over 30.000 kilometers on it. never missed a beat .
Excellent 👌 You’ve had no issues or parts to be replaced?
Interesting review - Did well braving the hideous weather too! 😊
Thanks, next week it will be a boat review at this rate!
Have really been looking forward to this review. Will definitely have to go and test ride one I think.
Get yourself down to your local benelli Dealer and see what you think 👍
Good honest review rich as always 👏, that looks like a fantastic deal at a unbelievable price point, I'm struggling to see how they have actually managed to do it, I'm definitely interested in the 702 it's just what I'm looking for in my next bike purchase it seems to fit the bill perfectly for what I'm looking for, after watching your video and listening to your comments on the bike I'm smitten with it, great video rich 😀 👍
Its impossible to ignore this bike at less than £7k Kitted out ready to go on an adventure. Get yourself to a benelli Dealer and test ride one. I suspect there may be a wait on getting your hands on one as theres allot of interested people as you'd expect
A great review and it’s very tempting for sure .
Benelli have put together a adventure bike package at such a good price - How are the Big Jap companies going to start competing?! Of course this only works out if long term reliability is there, I think the Simplicity will work in the Benelli's favour here.... Maybe the days of more and more tech for more and more money is beginning to wear thin?
Another great video Richard. I tried this very same bike from the same dealer today, and after my test drive up onto Dartmoor I didn’t want to give it back! Thanks for warming up the seat for me!
You must of had better weather than I did! Are you buying?
I’m going to try the Transalp XL750 later this week to compare.
@@peterkillick5995 I have ridden both, tough call between the two, although a bit of a price difference, I considered the Transalp before buying my AT but by the time I kitted out the 750 with all I wanted I was in AT price territory
Totally agree with you Rich.. I think a good long term review would be good to eliminate concerns about build and reliability.. I also agree that the bike manufacturers are tending to list everything as a optional extra.. Centre stand, heated grips etc.. Tourers should have these fitted as standard. Keep up the good work..
It’s like the big main brands are so comfortable where they are at the top, they are squeezing the customer at both ends, charging more and giving as little as possible, it’s greed… Look at what happened to brands like BSA before the jap bikes came… They got complacent and then left behind. The Jap crap became the market leaders
Nice. Think in Exeter area, CMS is our local Benelli dealer. Did not know there is a Benelli dealer also in Newton Abbott as well. Great review of the bike.
Yes I believe CMS do have some Benelli but they focus on the Royal Enfields mainly. Get down to Ashburton bud, they have a good cafe there too
Great review, great value bike. I can see these tking off for new adventure riders. Like to see the accessories when available. Back lit switchgear, the big boys could learn from this, another great review 👍
Back lit Switch gear, Centre stand, USB & Type C power port, Metal Handguards and Full Givi Luggage at less than £7k.... People are not going to ignore this
And led’s cost literally pennies…
Great review Rich, please keep reviewing these more affordable bikes they’re great value. For whatever reason the so called mainstream channels seem to not bother perhaps they’re worried they’ll bite the hand that feeds them 😊 and not get anymore loan bikes. Should the opportunity arise could you check out the CF Moto 800 MT Touring thanks 👍
Thanks, I know what you’re saying, I want to be interested and involved in all motorcycles at all budgets from all locations around the world. There should be No snobbery in motorcycling, it’s not what you ride, it’s that you Do ride that matters
great review rich
Thanks Allan 👍
Hi Rich, great review, i have the exact same model and for the price, it's amazing. I have fitted a puig touring screen, which makes the world of difference.
Excellent so there are aftermarket parts on the market for these already 👍 Do come back and tell us how you have got on with yours after you’ve done some good miles on it
Great review as always. I really enjoy your commentary. I’ve owned the 702X for about 2 months now. I bought the bike unable to take a test ride because all the dealers near me were selling them as soon as one came available and didn’t have any demo bikes. I thought they must be good if that’s the case so I just pulled the trigger and went ahead and bought one. It was risky but I can honestly say it’s an amazing bike. Exceptional value for money and I just love the way it sounds and rides. Done about 1000 miles so far and the bike hasn’t missed a beat. Only just got into adventure bikes and own a GSX S1000 but having watched your channel I’m thinking I need to swap that with an Africa Twin! Keep up the great work, cheers.
Benelli is everywhere here in Europe we are seeing them all the time on our current tour in Spain and Portugal. We do love our twins though, but at double the price it does make a hard choice for a new buyer
@@ontheroadadventure I’m a twin guy, I’ve no idea why I got my GSX I just can’t get on with it at all. Which is why the Africa Twin is so appealing - nice big twin engine and a cracking looking bike too.
Great review, thanks. I iwn three Benelli‘s, including two 502x’s. I’m really looking forward to getting the 702X here in the states one question and concern I have, the 702 seems to have a smaller windscreen and doesn’t appear to have the little screen side winglets the 502X has. Can you comment on the relative wind protection between the 502X of the 702X? I am 6 foot tall and have improved my 502X with a taller GIVi screen. Thanks again.
I found it to be absolutely fine but there are always options like extenders etc so I wouldn’t worry about such a minor thing… I’m sure there will be a whole host of aftermarket parts coming very soon too
Great review Rich, these bikes do offer fantastic value for money, and what a lovely sound it makes, awesome the way it pops and burbles on the over-run! So when are you trading the AT in? 🤔😂🤣😂
I need to see some high mileage examples and owner reviews before I’d be tempted if I’m honest. I’d love for us to be given one each and me and ewa would go out a few thousand miles on them in a couple weeks and see how they fare… I think the brand needs examples like this to get our confidence
Very true, as good as they are for the money I don't think I would be tempted away from a Japanese bike, they've been building bikes for years, as have German and European manufacturers, they have the quality, fit, and finish nailed, I guess it's a confidence thing? Time will tell 👍
I just collected mine yesterday, Took the plunge and ordered without having done a test ride, Initially I was a little unsure but after the 35 mile ride home I can honestly say I love it, The ONLY gripe I have is that the screen seems to be a bit small and I was getting some wind buffering, However I had already heard this in lots of reviews, so had gone ahead and purchased a larger GIVI screen which i'll install today.
Other than that, I found it really comfortable to ride and really gave me confidence on the twisties.
Now to give it a clean, installt the screen and work how to pair the benelli app with my phone 🙂
Fantastic! Enjoy your new ride, please do come back to us here in a few months and let us know how it’s working out with you.
Currently in the market for a new bike, you've definitely given me something to think about.
Definitely worth finding a demo bike bud and see what you get for your £7k
Nice video of a great bike!
I will do a test ride on a 702 X next Tuesday.
So far I have a 2018 TRK 502 with approx, 20 k mls (36.000 kms).
Very reliable bike, great for touring.
What I hate tough: all the plastic fairings to be removed with thousands of bolts for doing maintenance and repairs (i. e. spark plug change takes hours...)
I curious, wether the 702 performes significant better than my 502 🙂
Greetings from Germany - sorry for my English...
Great English bud all perfect 👍
Awesome to hear another positive owners review of the Benelli bikes, honestly I’ve been blown away by the positivity on these budget bikes they seem to be real winners and good value for money.
With regards to the maintenance I think all manufacturers are making it more difficult to service the bikes ourselves, they are counting on the money made at services to enhance the profit on the bike. My Africa twin is a nightmare too.
Hello mr.Rich thanks for such good review You helped us (buyers) so much every info means a lot to us.
please tell me about fuel consumption per 100 km
I took my 702 x in the end of february great bike but i think that 6 lit per 100 km is a little bit too much what do You think?
Curently i drove 312 km and poured 18 litres/ That is 6 lit /100 km?
Hi for us I believe the stats say it should return around 60mpg. Of course these stats always vary depending on your weight, is the bike loaded with panniers, is it city or motorway riding etc… The important thing is does the bike make your smile… If so, don’t worry about it! 👍
Good-looking bike
It really does look as good as any other main stream adventure bike. Benelli have done a great job in the looks, but we would expect no less from the Italians design
Great value. How do they sell at this price while using quality components? Or a better question might be why are the mainstream so expensive?
Needs grips and a baseplate.
And of course I think it's tubes.
Good one.
Ride safe 👍
Yes this one is tubed, the more road biased version is tubeless though. If these bikes are capable of good reliable miles and the parts availability is there then there is no reason these won’t be as numerous on the road as any other big adventure bike in the near future
I saw the 702 at Motorcycle Live this year. I didn't know they were bringing out a bigger version so I gave it a good looking at... and was impressed. A mate of mine recently bought one, but since he took delivery it has hardly stopped raining so I think I'll have to wait a bit longer to find out what he thinks.... I can't imagine anything more frustrating than having a brand new bike and the weather not playing ball. 👿
He should get it out, rain or shine! I did the ride review in the rain lol
@@ontheroadadventure He may well be doing that very thing. He's not much for soshal meeja so I'll have to ask him.
Hello Rich I'm looking to get the honda cb500x BUT at the same time I like this bike, obviously this one is bigger engine and more relax on motorway BUT what do you think between the 2 bikes cb500x and the trk702?
Hi, Firstly I would say you need to try and test ride each bike yourself before buying that’s the best bit of advice. I would say the TRK has more power and is a bigger bike suited better to a taller person. Of course the Honda has proven itself in reliability and would be the safe bet
Yeah that engine area is well exposed. The wind shield seems fairly upright which helps with the wind deflection. Very well priced in Ireland with a good engine.
I was surprised how well that screen did considering it’s size
@@ontheroadadventure haven't too many Benellis this side. The older one has a 500cc engine so I 🤔 no that let it down a bit. That new engine certainly peaks my interest. Alot of kit for €9k
A great offering, I think we will see allot from them in time
Great Revue, Any body got a revue with a pillion passenger and full load touring? pillion seat looks a bit small.
Look for owners reviews for that bud as they don’t let you take out a pillion on test rides due to insurance
Enjoyed your no-nonsence review, Rich. To me, the 702X has great appeal as a second bike to compliment my Indian Scout 60. Depending on the occasion (or weather), I'd have the choice of two totally different riding styles for a combined price similar to having just one "high end" ADV bike in the shed. Cheers
I agree, as a second all weather bike this is a perfect choice
How does this compare to the Triumph scrambler 400 x You tested?
Well i would say the Benelli is the Better bike for Touring and adventure riding, The Triumph is smaller and better suited to smaller journeys in my opinion.
Looks good Try and get a ride on the new 2024 voge DS 525x it’s 6k but a lot of bike! Be interested to see your thoughts on it?? Benelli only offer the free luggage on the 500s not on this model
Hi John, I will investigate the Voge bikes, I think I know a dealer near me. Our dealer in Devon is doing the luggage on the 702 👍
Not my bag. But think it looks good. Some long term real world reviews would be good. Keep up the good work r and e.
Thanks Alan, we look forward hearing from owners in time and see how they have got on with them. Owners of the 502 seem to all give good reviews
This is a name from the past I remember seeing a Benelli 250 4 cylinder.
Yes Benelli have been around some years
I've got a 702 on order with M&P since 29th November - still no sign of delivery yet. Hope it's not much longer!
Yes, I believe the Dealer i got the Demo from had to wait a while longer than expected but they are here now and being delivered so hopefully you will get your hands on your Benelli 702 very soon!
I took the 702x for a test ride 2hrs later I'd trade in my 502x for the 702 including full luggage pick it up Tuesday really enjoyed your review
Awesome Chris, did they give you a fair deal on your trade in?
Like any trade in I'd have liked more but was happy with the deal I got. Just need to get it run in. You said about long trips I'm booked to take it to Norway beginning of June was more than comfortable taking my 502 but definitely looking forward to taking the 702
Norway will be epic! Do share the pics on the FB group when you go, we love to follow others adventures
Definitely will
@@christophermains9508 Your going to make us jealous on that one
Yes mate I owned a “ real Italian made Benelli 1130 Trek that I brought in in 2018 , it hadn’t sold - a 2014 model ( one of the last prior to be sold to the Chinese ) it was a fantastic triple engine that sound like a F1 Ferrari ☝️, best handling bike I have even owned and the 50mm front forks on the 702 comes from the original Benellis.
Awesome I will try and find a video of one on here to listen too
I have had 2 Benelli trk502x .The first one was a phase 1 back in 2018 and was a really good bike for a middle weight . Did some touring up to Scotland and performed really well albeit it lacked the extra horses for the long motorway work . My second one was a phase 2 and was completely the opposite . I bought it as a 6 month old Ex Demonstrator with 700 miles on the clock and it was awful . Within a month I had paint peeling off the centre stand , rear swinging arm , rust stains on every single weld on the frame . Corroded fasteners . The motor was as sweet as they come however build quality just wasn,t there. Maybe I had a bad one or it hadn,t really been looked after as a demonstrator . The first one I had no issues at all . I did contact the importers however got the answer “ you must be washing it wrong “ consequently really reluctant to buy another just in case .
I think if I had another I would have to powder coat a few of the ancillary parts that get the weather and be a little more liberal with the ACF50 . I think the 702 is what the 502 should have been from the start . Great down to earth review ,keep them coming
Shame to hear of your experience, time will tell if these bikes are the bargain they seem
Well it's not quite a BMW GS BUT you cannot argue with that value. Benelli need to be applauded for offering such bikes at this price, the free luggage is very attractive - But Rich, I want to see you ride one for a few weeks AND THEN GIVE US YOUR REVIEW...
Id like to do a long term Review for you, Until Benelli reach out to us an trust us with a longer term loan bike we will have to wait and see if anyone else is able to put real miles on one and let us know how it is from a ownership perspective
I have to agree, a couple hours on a bike is not good enough to get a full experience and to judge build quality and reliability which is my concern with the Cheaper Chinese bikes...
i do understand your concern, If Benelli put effort into gaining Consumer confidence by doing as other brands do and give these bikes to influencers to really use and abuse we would get to see if the proof is in the pudding... Maybe they do not have the confidence to do this yet? It will be interesting to see how CFMOTO go about this, they are going to be the direct competition @@Freespeach123
Love the African twin look
I see tiger 900 lights and a beak from the multi strada
My next door neighbour took delivery of one today....very impressive.
That a bummer.....didn't fill it up for you?
I suspect your neighbour will be very happy with the benelli, if these bikes can prove themselves with reliability over the next couple years then I think benelli will soon be a major player in the game once more…
No ones mentioned service parts etc as I’m hearing all the time there so hard to get parts for, I was looking at some be as there a nice bike but if parts are hard ld rather leave it
Our local dealer assures me he can get all the parts in a couple days, but of course he would… look on fb forums and see what owners experiences have been
My dream bike is the africa.but is forbiden as a family guy with two teen children.so i was thinking the new transalp,but again with extras we go high.so,in cheap chinese bikes,i think this is the best solution.but i didnt like the sitting position,the pegs are too high.do you found much vibrations?i would put a higher seat but if i remove the rubber from the pegs,would you say it will be really annoying to the pegs when revs are high?
I hear what you’re saying, we too considered the New Transalp but by the time we added the extras your left at AT money. Have you considered an older Transalp or a T7? If you want a new bike then this one should be top of your list, there’s always mods you can do to make any bike fit you.
@@ontheroadadventure i ride over 27 years.90% on/off bikes.never had the finance ability for a brand new bike.now its time.right now i have the money to buy anything i want.but i have to keep for my sons studies.so the limit i have put is 12k euros.i want a brand new bike.i test rode tenere rally yesterday.i think this bike is overrated.i have nt test rode transalp yet,couse in my area is not available,but just sitting on at the dealer i knew it is for me.but,trk is 3k cheaper,3K CHEAPER....hahahah...i dont know...
Best advice is to make a list of the bikes your interested in and test each one before buying your favourite
Really informative review. I had an 1130 Amazonas trek.. It's probably the best looking big traillie i have ever seen.. It was let down by penny pinching on components. Indicator relays and starter solenoids were soluble. Unforgivable on a bike with off road pretentions. I don't like the beak on the newer models. Is causes the lights to be squashed into a smaller space and serves no function. I was put off of the 502 TRK because of the weight. The 502 was roughly the same kerb weight as the 1130. Why? I love that Benelli is still avoiding the useless crap modern bikes get by default. No Traction control, rider modes, cruise control or heated grips is a bonus in my eyes. If only we could permanently switch off ABS it'd be perfect. My present bike is the first one I've owned with TC and ABS. A waste of money imo. Just learn to brake properly folks. That motor sounds lovely and is much more bearable than the din from the triple in the Amazonas.
Honestly I think these Benelli TRK’s are amazing bikes for the money and for me I can forgive the extra weight at this price and if it means it’s built like a tank!
I've got one for two months and it's fine no problems, you do need to drop a gear to keep it smooth though, keep the chain thoroughly lubed, it kinks. Very comfy, great sound and very easy to drive 👍
Yes this 702 prefers the mid rev range to be kept happy, swap out the chain for a DID chain and your golden!
Evan compared to a NX 500, or Translap it's a very tempting opinion
I have to agree
I was looking at the Benelli TRK 502 but after finding and recovering a stolen one, they weigh a tone. And there isn't any extra modes or traction control so for me, I'm saving for the BMW F 750 GS or F 800 GS, as they weigh less and they have all the fun gadets but that just means I'm paying an extra £4k+.
But with free luggage, you can't go wrong at the price.
I agree, the 502 was very heavy, but maybe reasuringly so? I mean if its a adventure bike built like a tank and will stand up to real punishment then im not sure i mind to much. A used one can be found with low miles at around £3500.... Now that is tempting!
@ontheroadadventure It really its tempting, I saw one the other day, it was an ex demo bike with 500 miles or whatever, and they wanted £3500. I was tempted but after recovering one, they are far to heavy and wide.
Since I weigh 53KG, its probs smarter to get the BMW for me.
Id much prefer the benelli over the Honda CB500X tbh. Better value for money
Fair enough, you don’t want to buy a bike that makes you struggle with it each day
Rear ABS is not Switchable?
Not that I recall, although I bet there is a fuse you could pull 🤔
for that price id say its a bit of a bargain if your in the market for a more simplistic adventure bike
Only thing id say its missing for touring is cruise control
Cruise control is needed I agree, having said that even bikes like the yamaha T7 Explorer still doesn’t have Cruise control. I’ve no idea why, they no we need it…. Even expect it at the premium prices
Drove the 502x just to slow maybe this better but twin parallel engine dont like it sounds like a maxi scooter
Definitely no issue with power on this one
IV got a trk 502 but I do love how they say budget, £8700 bike lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 more than a Kawasaki lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Which Kawasaki are you referring to? This Benelli is just under £7k new with full panniers
That be the KN650 £6800 and yea the bike is £7k but I don't know anyone with that kinda money, so on finance it's £8700 lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Biker.Pphawx Inseenwhat your saying, so my advice would be to pick up a 2nd hand 502 x perhaps, you can get these for around £3k online..
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Thanks, do you have Benelli in Turkey yet?
own a 502 got end of last season. feels lighter because there is no gas lol
lol maybe!
I am not sold on that color scheme. It should have sticked to black and red. That would be nice. And that oversized exhaust..no no hehe
But the styling look of the bike I infact like. But not the color scheme.
It seems like the issue on most of these kind of bikes you must rip apart half the bike to change plugs, airfilter, oilchange. Not very user friendly. yeah I know you only do it once a year mostly.
Have you tested Voge DS900x or Voge DS525X ?
I agree, all bikes should come in gloss black as a base! Id always have Black. I think the Manufactures no they make a good deal of money on servicing so do all they can to make it difficult for us to do it ourselves. I have not had a go on any Voge yet, Perhaps i will seek out a dealer soon
@@ontheroadadventure For me it's a big plus in my book if bikes are easy to maintain and service by yourself. Everyone needs to be able to do that.Or at least know how to do it. Especially sparkplug replacing,oil change and air filter. and of cause brake pads. Not all dealerships will service a chinese brand even though you bought it there..Kinda weird yes.And there it not much to those from when it comes to accessories for chinese bikes..
For me maintaining your own bike and understanding how it works is all part of the joys, but it is getting much harder on modern bikes you need have a laptop not spanner’s
@@ontheroadadventure Hehe so true. I looked around in my country..Norway. There is no dealerships here that sells Benelli 702 bikes..Kinda sad really.
Its attractive for its price, Mr. BenelliQianjiang
We agree 👍
Would you trade one of these for your Africa, does it feel that much less a place to be? 👍
Now that i have a Africa Twin, I wouldnt trade for it i dont think. If however i was now in the position of buying a new adventure bike, id have to think long and hard over weather the Honda is worth almost 10k more...
Reminds me a bit of the GS..
I actually commented on the Benelli 502 X how much i thought it sounded like a mini GS. At under £7000 on the road with full luggage though it is a considerably cheaper option than a BMW!
What are the service intervals?
Im not sure
Seat height ? I’ve short legs
825mm seat height. I’m 5,7 and 30inch inseam and I was tip toes both sides
This bike came out a few years ago in South Africa and then the whole Benelli franchise disappeared! A lot of dealers take off standard equipment on the imported bike and sell it as extra's.
No such problems here, looks like Benelli are going from strength to strength in the uk market
A good review but not sure about that bike
Out of curiosity what would you need to see from Benelli before you’d be willing to buy one?
@@ontheroadadventure a long term review with at least 15 000 miles i am wearing of that make of bike
That’s fair to say 👍
longterm we need to see those benellis mine yamaha fjr is a 2002 has 110,000 km and still superb these chinese bikes just dont believe they can be like a regular japanse bike
I completely agree, but I’m also aware that people used to say this about the jap bikes when we were all riding BSA and Triumph etc… Time will tell
@@ontheroadadventure totaly right
@@solidsnake3861 The big boys are getting complacent selling us there £20k specials… Triumph have just woken up and offered up the 400 x which is a nice little bike at £5k
@@ontheroadadventure thats the best part of the new chinese bikes that they wake up the other brands
It can only be a good thing for us all weather you will end up buying g a Chinese bike or not, it has to keep giving the big boys a reality check on prices
More you spend on cars and bikes the more you loose,and do they give any more satisfaction, maybe they do at a price!
These are everywhere we look in Spain and Portugal right now
been keen for this bike to come out for a while now....
sounds like a ninja 650 wich is a horrid sound so now its just dead to me
why the hell would they have such a sick looking bike then make it sound like somone farting in a fiberglass bath tub
Im sure there will be lots of aftermarket options available for the bike but if course it will always be a parallel twin
@@ontheroadadventurethey should of gone with the MT-07 style of twin not the ninja 650 twin tho... it sounds horrible
The CP2 is a excellent engine perhaps Yamaha have it sewn up so it cannot be copied directly 🤷♂️
budger bike mean 400-500cc and less 4000$ bike in europe. or Thailand
This one is a bargain fully loaded in the uk
Take a vstrom any day
Yeah that’s a good bike, you could get a used one and will be very reliable
😄 'promo sm'
Cheers
Benelli has the same parent company as Volvo...
Yes, let’s hope they were in the same reliability class
Soon as I see folk fuelling whilst sat on bikes Im gone...
Each to their own bud 👍
I always do !@@ontheroadadventure
Music? Whie? Singing the bike... To much the text. Say the bike.
I’m guessing you did not watch enough of the video bud
Not in a million years
So what would it take for you to buy a benelli? Or perhaps I should ask why you would not consider one?
If you buy cheap, you buy twice.
The question is though how long is it before you need to buy twice?! It could still be cost effective at these prices… The 502 has proved to be a reliable machine
The Chinese are catching up quickly. The 502 has been around a while and lots of positive thoughts from owners. Geely are the owners of Benelli they also own Volvo too
Lots of them on the road here in Portugal
Nope, they already break, suspension travel is a joke and .....who knows what
You own one?
@@ontheroadadventure being in the facebook group of those whi have it and report. Before I buy, I like others to test it 😀
A good strategy 😏
Nope, not going to watch a review of a Chinese bike (political reasons) with a purchased European brand name. HOWEVER, to write this I've had to click on it so you've got the view, and combined with this comment the UA-cam algorithms will benefit your channel. I'm pleased to help and look forward to watching your next video as long as it's not about a Chinese bike! 👍😁
We thank you for your Commitment to the channel! A man who stands by his beliefs is to be respected
You are right about the Chinese bikes. I don’t like them as well. But you have to think about other countries that their citizens do not have the ability to buy expensive European or Japanese bikes. 😉
A Moral Dilema....@@dimitris_nt
And what do you ride that isn’t ace of parts from 10 different countries?
@@dimitris_nt Its more that in those other countries their citizens are not indoctrinated with bigotry and racism against China which is a plus for them.
Another Chinese garbage
I have 200 kg off benelli garbage in the garage
Chinese bikes, never again, thanks
And if you want to sell you will Lost 80% off
Which one do you have and what has been the issues?
Really nice and a steal.
Wouldn't want all the bells&whistles anyway and damned if I'd pay for them either!
Keep things simple & basic.
Good job Benelli. Tubeless spoked rims and tubeless tyres as an option would be good. 🤗👍
I believe this is the X version with the larger spokes wheel’s so are tubes but the Road version is tubless
🤘👍
Loving the Benelli?
@@ontheroadadventure Yes 👍
there was a cameraonthe originalshowf it at the front
That was my guess, must be a aftermarket option
The Exhaust looks lower than the sump guard, in this World you get what you pay for, time will tell.
Yes, It would be good to see and hear from real people who have taken these and actually put real miles on it and had full adventures and see how it pans out for the Benelli
Good looking, but the noise is just horrible, for me deal breaker
Personally I prefer the noise the 502 makes, but it is all personal preference