Great review. I just picked up my new TRK502X a few days ago and immediately rode it 850km through New Zealand to get it home. Coming from my old bike which was a KTM Duke 390, the level of comfort and ability to cruise at higher speeds is great on this for a learner approved bike. My biggest complaint so far is the vibrations at higher rpm. The exhaust note is spectacular as well 😁 Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Thanks for checking out the review. You will find the vibrations get less as you put more miles on the bike. I have 5000 miles on my bike and the vibration is far better now. Ride safe 👍
Just bought my 2020 TRK502 (Street version) on 6 days ago (26th March) and I think the bike is real value for money. It's not a GS for sure but it's good, no need to break the bank to ride a decent motorbike. Just put about 350km on it.......let's see how the 5000km mark will look on it.
That’s funny, I’m currently on a Duke 390 and have my eye on the Trk 502 now 😂 Only thing that stopped me from getting it initially was my age, when I turn 20 I’ll be able to get insured on it
What a coincidence, here I am sitting on the fence about going from RE to Benelli but nervous as hell and your truly excellent video pops up! Not only like your comments about your bike but also the whole way you produce the video!! Thank you!
Traded in my 4 month old Royal Enfield Himalayan for the Benelli TRK502. Best decision! I use the bike for touring with a pillion and the Himalayan with its single cylinder was very underpowered. The TRK is perfect for my use!
Looking to trade my Himalayan for the same reasons. It is capable offroader and perfect city commuter , but very tiring for fast paced road traveling. Are you still happy with ur TRK502
@@alexkrasteff4061 yes its a great motorcycle! The only issue I have is its weight. Pushing it around the garage and stopping on an uneven terrain is always a worry. Once you drop it there's no keeping it up. If you are tall and a bit musculan then that is not going to be an issue though.
Love the review. Have been tossing around the idea of getting one, and now, as soon as I click "comment" I'm going to call my local dealer who has a brand new 2021 in white w/o luggage, and down a deposit before someone else snatches it up. Thanks again! -Cheers
I have the standard TRK and have completed 4000 trouble free miles. I moved down from a 1200 BMW and have found this a brilliant bike. I have short legs and I can get my feet flat down easily. This lower power has allowed me to enjoy the environment I am riding through and has been perfect for me up in the Scottish Highlands. My wife confirmed that the pillion seat is very comfortable and I have completed a 600 mile day long ride without complaint. Just wish there were some dealers up here in Scotland.
@@bobbyhoyle7388 I am 5' 7.5 with 30in legs so you should definitely try the TRK for size. Biggest initial challenge you will have with any bike larger than 125 is the weight when you move it around, however you soon get used to the size difference.
I have trk 502, chopped in a Himalayan which i had for 3 1/2 years which was great but changed what i needed, the trk is great just over 1100 miles in and all ok bar a sticky break piston cleaned and a bit if copper slip sorted that, had the same thing on hondas and kwasakis in tge past so no drama. Parts seem cheep after having a look at gb moto. Great bike so far.
Love my trk 502x it's a great great little driver in my opinion a terrific bike very comfortable on a Long run, build quality is great, plenty of power for me it will sit easily at 70 on the motorway with more when you need it.
CBT and Theory test now booked as lockdown eases, and I'm still adamant that this is the bike I want once my DAS is out of the way. Thanks for all the info on your channel.
2020/2021 trk and trk X are much more reliable and quality than the oldest models... In the forums the usually talk bad for the oldest version ( was a mess and very low quality) 👍👌
Lol, at the end of the day you have to take into account the price of the bike new. If you need near to perfection you'll be paying a lot more for something like a GS, Africa Twin or KTM. Ride safe 👍
Thanks for this review and all you videos about the TRK 502 x I have ordered my TRK 502, not the ‘X’ series as the standard bike will be sufficient for my needs and my much shorter legs. I ordered a lower seat that has now arrived. Can’t wait to get the bike this week, put the low seat on and go for a blast!!! collect it one day this week. I live in Costa Blanca Spain so we don’t have to worry about lots of rain, though wouldn’t mind a bit of rain just now.
I just traded my Honda Transalp 650 for one of these today, it was getting old and needing some rapairs in the gearbox. I think i wont notice any performance diferences, and my wife is gonna be alot more confortable in the TRK. Hope i wont regret it, atm im pumped! Great video m8, thx for the long review.
@@grumpysprout3505 Well, a while has passed and im happy to say that the TRK is living up to the task. So far no problems at all. It's a heavier bike and it could use a few more HP, specially when riding pillion, but its not worst then the Transalp 650. Overall, for what i use it for, it was a trade up. Cheers ;)
Goodwork well done. Sometimes doing reviews on Chinese bikes is difficult with the back lash. The 502 range is fantastic.... They also sound brilliant 👍🍻
@@ashleyb.1563 I suppose that is down to perspective. Although it's designed in Italy if its built in China, with a lot of Chinese manufactured components, is it Chinese or Italian lol 😆
Hmm ok, do you refer to Triumph as a Thai Motorcycle? what about Kawasaki? Are they Filipino or American? I'm fairly sure nobody would be happy with classing them as anything other than British & Japanese! I have worked in China for the last 15 years, and can assure you there is a world of difference between those that are assembled there, and those that are designed and built in China (however as they continue to legally steal and apply everyone else technology etc, the gap is getting smaller)
I have only had mine for a week or so and not gone far but I really like it ... proper comfy. I have had way too many bike over 40 odd years and I think if I had come to this from my ZZR1400 or maybe any of my many large capaicty bikes then probably been disappointed on power ... however my last 3 bikes have been XT660z's (which are great bikes) but they are slower than the Benelli and so I am happy with the power ... and I'm on 9 points 🤣 I have moved the gear lever up a notch or two as I found my boot was struggling to get under it, also took the rubber footpeg fittings off and thats better and no vibes funnily enough ... yes there are some obvious cost cutting of plastics and the switches are cheap but the value is kept where needed i.e. peach of an engine and gearbox, decent brakes, super comfy seats, decent forks etc etc ... I really like it.
Thanks for checking out the channel and I'm glad you're enjoying your TRK. I think as long as you stay above 500cc, even if you miss the power at first you soon acclimatise to it and eventually you forget about the power difference from the big litre plus bikes, especially when the bike is really nice to ride like the TRK is. I did exactly the same with the gear changer on my bike too. Ride safe 👍
Hey good man I buy from aliexpress all the time never an issue great website and you can believe it or not can ring them in Hong Kong for a euro great review
Hi , Hope your doing well. Just to let you know ,I have reviewed the TRK now on a video coming out Sunday and I have linked this brilliant review to video to my end screen. Hope your OK with that. I guess you would be , but just making sure : ) E.R
Good review. I'm 52. These are the sort of roads I now ride on. I hate major A roads. I'm using my Aprilia Mille 1000 less and less and taking my Ninja 250R instead on minor roads and loving it. I'm looking for a bike to swap both in for to use, like this one.
Thanks for checking out the channel. Best thing to do is get out and test ride as many different bikes which you think may suit your needs, then go for the one you like the most. Ride safe. 👍
@@BikeRiderReviewscheer, no problem, great real worldreview. Im now 54!! 😂 Bought a Honda vfr800x crossrunner in the end for one trip to Normandy. 1000 miles in 5 days. Perfect for the trip but now just a heavy lump I no longer use. I've since sold the Ninja 250 and have a GPZ500S. I'm selling the crossrunner for one of these. Straight swap. Or a straight swap for a BMW310GS. Rather have the Benelli tho.
Hi there, I am planning on getting a 502x this Summer and having looked at your vids, I was wondering if you have a list of accessories and where you got them? It would be super! Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos.
@@BikeRiderReviews it doesn't as the engine has good torque. I'm just over 6ft and heavier than I care to admit to here and there is no discernible change in performance other than the drop in revs . At sixty it would appear to be a drop of 400 revs in top
@@BikeRiderReviews Italian company "Omniaracing" ,Google them. Standard is 15 teeth if I remember correctly so I just went to 16. I was worried that 2 teeth may have been a bit much. You could try going down 3 on the back. I think that the bigger front sprocket gives the chain an easier time
Wanted a Yamaha MT-07 but local dealer had literally squat in inventory. Said he was waiting on his mt 09 he ordered 3 months ago. Yeah looks like ill be getting a TRK, Might lack a little in power for an off road bike but this one is already built for adventure.
Just done the 1st service on mine, so far so good, one thing I'm changing is the std chain, its not good Imo, I'm realistic in the fact of the price point where the belt has been tightened, so a new chain will not bother me to buy, also ordered a bigger front sprocket as I've done this mod several times before on other 500cc bikes and works well, looking fwd to some touring in the next few months, keep the reviews coming 👍
Thanks for checking out the review I'm glad you enjoyed it. There are plenty of other reviews on the channel and lots of new content coming up over the next few weeks. Ride safe 👍
SO THANKFUL for this review! I no longer have to worry about spending 16 GRAND for a 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally! I work at a motorcycle dealership & NO WAY I'd ever think about buying a Chinese bike: until now!
Thanks for checking out the channel. I was of the same thoughts about Chinese bikes and originally only bought the TRK as a cheap stop gap bike which I only ever envisioned keeping for 12 months until the new Africa Twinn 1100 came out. I now have almost 6000 miles on the TRK and have no reason to sell it. Fabulous bike for the money. Obviously the Tiger or the Africa Twin are far superior bikes but that isn't what the question should be. The question is, is the TRK a well made, comfortable, reliable, useable, good looking bike for amazing value for money and I think the answer is yes. Take a look at one and when you do make sure you keep the price at the forefront of your mind and I'm sure you will see what I am on about. Ride safe 👍
@@BikeRiderReviews ONE QUESTION - I just noticed on your 502X that, I didn't see on the one I took for a test ride yesterday (loved it!) Where did you get the upper engine guards (with) the off-road lights? With the 502X being top heavy I'll definitely want those upper engine guards. Thanks in advance.
Get that 15 tooth front sprocket for touring it's great, my friend actually runs a 16 tooth but if you go for the 16 you'll need to change the chain aswell
Thanks for checking out the channel. As I say in a lot of videos, get a test ride, everyone is different and like different things but I hope you like the bike when you test ride it. Ride safe 👍
Brilliant review and I would agree with everything and I'm at 7600 miles (2021, 502, non-X) Just finished 3100+ miles solo trip with 190,000 vertical feet, almost all road though some were marginal. Did some intentional moderate off-road and a few "holy-$h!t-how-did-I get-here" stuff. This bike did everything I asked of it with no complaints. Got 55-62mpg. Had some serious wind on a few days and agree this bike is very stable in both head and cross-winds. One question... would you consider changing the front sprocket to 15 tooth to drop some RPM on the motorway? Have a HUGE trip in the planning stage and this might be a significant advantage. Great vid! Subscribed,.
Thank you for checking out the video. I have videos on the channel showing the 15T front sprocket upgrade I have done and the results of it on the road riding. However I'm not sure how it would work on the standard 502 as they have slightly different gearing to the X version. I have seen posts saying the standard chain on the 502 is not big enough to accommodate a 15T sprocket, which I can believe as the chain is a 114 link on the 502 compared to a 116 link on the X. However I've also read posts saying it does fit with a standard 114 link chain. So at the end of the day I cannot say for certain as I've never tried fitting the 15T sprocket to a standard 502. Sorry I can't be of more help. Ride safe 👍
Your bike is in lovely nick. What do you use to apply the ACF 50? I’ve always found the aerosol pretty useless and the pump spray they supply with the bottle doesn’t really give a good even misted coating. I’m thinking about a 502 for my next bike and your video has made me think this will be a smart move. Thanks for the very comprehensive long term review.
Thanks for checking out the channel. I use the pump spray bottle but I make sure the ACF 50 is heated up so that it becomes thinner consistency and easier to spray. I fill a bowl full of boiling water and then submerge the bottle of ACF 50 in it fir 10 minutes. It seems to the trick. Ride safe 👍
Great review. I'm coming from Kawasaki 1000 and thinking about this bike or nc750x dct. I like the look of Benelli more, and that is quite an important factor. Also, the price difference is significant. I loved Kawasaki, but with my height of 6.2 this bike was uncomfortable for anything longer than 40 miles. Benelli seat height is 840mm, which is a bonus. Honda is famous for its reliability. Hard choice
Thanks for checking out the review. Both bikes are very good bikes. The NC has more power than the TRK but I still prefer the TRK. I think it is definitely a more comfortable bike and has far more character than th NC. I don't think you could go wrong with either bike and the best thing to do is to test ride them both. I have a few reviews of both bikes (full road tests and long term ownership reviews) on the channel which may be of interest. Ride safe 👍
@@BikeRiderReviews Thank you for your reply. I can't wait for the end of the lockdown. I might be wrong, but in terms of power, the difference between a 140hp bike and a 50hp one will be most noticeable on the motorway, not while riding in the city with 30 miles speed limit. Are the tyres tubeless on the Benelli?
@@chrisw4215 I agree about what you say about the power. The only time I miss the extra power is on the motorway. The bike is adequately powered to do motorways but I miss having the low rev cruising capability of a bigger engine. I'm going to change the front sprocket which a lot of people have recommended to reduce the revs at top speed. The tyres are tubed but if you take a look on the channel at a review of a product called tyreseal then I think it won't be an issue to worry about. 👍
Thanks for checking out the review. That's the great thing about motorcycling today. If you don't like one manufacturer, there are plenty of others to choose from. Ride safe 👍
I also think same way. Only worries is that how much bike value goes down expecially countries where Benelli is not so famous than Honda, Kawasaki etc... That's only worries
Hi mate thanks for this video am looking at buying on of these this month and I’ve found your video very helpful. I see on your bike you have extended crash bars on the upper part of your bike to protect your fairing where can you get theses how much are they. Could you please send me me some information. Once again thanks for this video. Your a star ⭐️🙏
Thanks for checking out the review. Take a look on the channel there is a TRK accessories review listing all the information regarding everything I've put on my bike. Ride safe 👍
It Seems that the only faulty trk 502 has been mine , i bought the bike 4 months ago, it has been in the workshop for the 3 months, it’s a complete pain
Thanks for checking out the channel. Wow I don't know what to say. I have had my bike a few years now and I have had no issues with its reliability and it s quite rare to here of bikes that have problems. I hope you get the bike sorted soon. Ride safe.
I don't think I explained the mileage very well during the video, I bought the bike second hand, so obviously it already had miles on the clock, the 3000 miles were what I put on at that point, from memory I think the bike had around 8000 miles on the clock. I have a video coming yp the channel in the next few weeks showing how to change the chain and sprockets and at the beginning of the video I do a close up walk around showing the overall condition of the bike now that it has around 13000 miles on the clock and to be honest it's in just as good condition as in this video. I hope that explains the mileage a bit better, sorry for the confusion. Ride safe 👍
Thanks for checking out the review. That is true but pound for pound brand new I don't think there is a better value bike currently on the market in this class of bike and if you were to compare used against used prices instead of used against new, I don't think you could match value for money that way either. Ride safe 👍🙏
Thanks for checking out the review. I have had no issues getting parts for the bike off the net. Don't expect to be able to go into the local garage and get parts though . Ride safe.
I think the term long term is in the eye of the beholder. I understand where you are coming from as I also have other bikes I own, for example I have a Pan European ST1100 which I have owned fir over 10 years with around 80,000 on the clock. Ride safe 👍
hi i have had my 502x since oct 2020 i love the problem i have with it is the first bike i have had in years and i have let it go down twice not fully drop but got to a way down and not being able to hold it from catching my crash bar not much but slight mark on it once when slip on wet grid and one when a lady reverse into me while i was sat on it at a road junction am six foot and 16 stones is it down to experience or could it be to big for me when i am on the road it such a lovely bike and i grin from ear to ear but is it to big and should i look for a smaller bike mates at work who have bike and big ones say it will come with expreance because i love it and look forward to some good camping tours on it but what do you think (p.s. not a speed merchant )
Hi sorry for the late reply, I must of missed your comment. With your height I think you will learn to handle the weight of the bike. A very good tip is be conscious of looking at the ground where you plan to stop and place your feet down. If the camber of the road slopes left to right, always lean the bike towards the high side of the slope and put your foot down on the high side of the slope. If you are parking the bike on a hill always have the front of the bike pointing up the hill. This will prevent the bike falling off its stand and if you need to move the bike out of a parking bay you can simply start the bike and ride it out instead of having to maul the bike backwards by hand up the slope. I hope this helps. Ride safe.
Thanks for checking out the review. I have had no problems with the wheels. I do not do any heavy off road riding and other than adjustment of the rear wheel to tighten the chain I have not had to realign or adjust the wheels in any way. Ride safe 👍
Thanks for checking out the channel. Due to the type of riding I do and all of the equipment I need to take on tours the top box and panniers are a necessity for me. Ride safe 👍
I have just over 16,000 km on my engine and I have had no problems at all. Every bike is different because it depends whether the bike has been well maintained and serviced correctly and that goes for any brand of bike. Ride safe 👍
Thanks for checking out the review. I have never worked it out but riding without carrying luggage on mixed roads the maximum I have got is around 230 miles to the tank, but that was almost completely empty. Loaded up touring non stop motorway miles I get around 180 to 200 miles to the tank. Ride safe 👍
Hi thanks for checking out the review. It is actually a pet dryer off ebay. They are all pretty much the same item just branded differently. Ride safe. 👍
Great review. I just picked up my new TRK502X a few days ago and immediately rode it 850km through New Zealand to get it home. Coming from my old bike which was a KTM Duke 390, the level of comfort and ability to cruise at higher speeds is great on this for a learner approved bike. My biggest complaint so far is the vibrations at higher rpm. The exhaust note is spectacular as well 😁
Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Just get that 15 tooth sprocket and you'll be sorted
Thanks for checking out the review. You will find the vibrations get less as you put more miles on the bike. I have 5000 miles on my bike and the vibration is far better now. Ride safe 👍
Just bought my 2020 TRK502 (Street version) on 6 days ago (26th March) and I think the bike is real value for money. It's not a GS for sure but it's good, no need to break the bank to ride a decent motorbike. Just put about 350km on it.......let's see how the 5000km mark will look on it.
How do you feel about the trk x as of July 2024?
That’s funny, I’m currently on a Duke 390 and have my eye on the Trk 502 now 😂 Only thing that stopped me from getting it initially was my age, when I turn 20 I’ll be able to get insured on it
What a coincidence, here I am sitting on the fence about going from RE to Benelli but nervous as hell and your truly excellent video pops up! Not only like your comments about your bike but also the whole way you produce the video!! Thank you!
Hi, thanks for checking out the channel and I'm glad you have found it useful. Ride safe 👍
Traded in my 4 month old Royal Enfield Himalayan for the Benelli TRK502. Best decision! I use the bike for touring with a pillion and the Himalayan with its single cylinder was very underpowered. The TRK is perfect for my use!
Thanks for checking out the review. I'm glad you're enjoying the TRK. Ride safe 👍
Have a himalayan, having a bad after sales experience. Is the benelli £1500 better? What is the aftermarket service and servicing like?
Looking to trade my Himalayan for the same reasons. It is capable offroader and perfect city commuter , but very tiring for fast paced road traveling. Are you still happy with ur TRK502
@@alexkrasteff4061 yes its a great motorcycle! The only issue I have is its weight. Pushing it around the garage and stopping on an uneven terrain is always a worry. Once you drop it there's no keeping it up. If you are tall and a bit musculan then that is not going to be an issue though.
Love the review. Have been tossing around the idea of getting one, and now, as soon as I click "comment" I'm going to call my local dealer who has a brand new 2021 in white w/o luggage, and down a deposit before someone else snatches it up. Thanks again! -Cheers
Thanks for checking out the review. I'm glad it was of help. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Ride safe. 👍
I have the standard TRK and have completed 4000 trouble free miles. I moved down from a 1200 BMW and have found this a brilliant bike. I have short legs and I can get my feet flat down easily. This lower power has allowed me to enjoy the environment I am riding through and has been perfect for me up in the Scottish Highlands. My wife confirmed that the pillion seat is very comfortable and I have completed a 600 mile day long ride without complaint. Just wish there were some dealers up here in Scotland.
Thanks for checking out the review. I'm glad you're enjoying the TRK. Yes it would be great if we got a few dealers north of the border. Ride safe. 👍
Terry Rose
How tall are you?
I'm 5'5 with 29 in legs, I'm learning on a Honda Varadero 125cc and that is a big 125cc
@@bobbyhoyle7388 I am 5' 7.5 with 30in legs so you should definitely try the TRK for size. Biggest initial challenge you will have with any bike larger than 125 is the weight when you move it around, however you soon get used to the size difference.
Thank you for the very précised long term review of your Benelli TRK 502X. Very comfortable for touring.
Thanks for checking out the channel. Ride safe 👍
I have trk 502, chopped in a Himalayan which i had for 3 1/2 years which was great but changed what i needed, the trk is great just over 1100 miles in and all ok bar a sticky break piston cleaned and a bit if copper slip sorted that, had the same thing on hondas and kwasakis in tge past so no drama. Parts seem cheep after having a look at gb moto. Great bike so far.
Love my trk 502x it's a great great little driver in my opinion a terrific bike very comfortable on a Long run, build quality is great, plenty of power for me it will sit easily at 70 on the motorway with more when you need it.
I couldn't agree more. Ride safe 🙏
@@BikeRiderReviews God bless ☘️
CBT and Theory test now booked as lockdown eases, and I'm still adamant that this is the bike I want once my DAS is out of the way. Thanks for all the info on your channel.
Thanks for the kind words. Good luck with your test 👍
2020/2021 trk and trk X are much more reliable and quality than the oldest models... In the forums the usually talk bad for the oldest version ( was a mess and very low quality) 👍👌
God bless the quality engineering that went into the non hinged gas cap as well as the passenger foot peg blocking access to the center stand….
Lol, at the end of the day you have to take into account the price of the bike new. If you need near to perfection you'll be paying a lot more for something like a GS, Africa Twin or KTM. Ride safe 👍
Thanks for this review and all you videos about the TRK 502 x I have ordered my TRK 502, not the ‘X’ series as the standard bike will be sufficient for my needs and my much shorter legs. I ordered a lower seat that has now arrived. Can’t wait to get the bike this week, put the low seat on and go for a blast!!! collect it one day this week. I live in Costa Blanca Spain so we don’t have to worry about lots of rain, though wouldn’t mind a bit of rain just now.
Nice one. I am sure the bike will live up to your expectations. Ride safe 👍
Really good review! I'm picking my brand new 502x this Friday, this review defiantly helped me make my decision. So much bike for the price.
Great news I'm sure you will enjoy your new bike. Ride safe 👍
@@BikeRiderReviews Thank you!
I just traded my Honda Transalp 650 for one of these today, it was getting old and needing some rapairs in the gearbox. I think i wont notice any performance diferences, and my wife is gonna be alot more confortable in the TRK. Hope i wont regret it, atm im pumped! Great video m8, thx for the long review.
Thanks for checking out the review. I am sure you will not regret getting the TRK. They are great bikes. Ride safe 👍🙏
Hi would love to know how you are getting on with the TRK any problems?
Thanks
@@grumpysprout3505 Hi take a look on the channel there is a long term ownership review which will answer your question. Ride safe 👍
@@grumpysprout3505 Well, a while has passed and im happy to say that the TRK is living up to the task. So far no problems at all. It's a heavier bike and it could use a few more HP, specially when riding pillion, but its not worst then the Transalp 650. Overall, for what i use it for, it was a trade up. Cheers ;)
Goodwork well done. Sometimes doing reviews on Chinese bikes is difficult with the back lash. The 502 range is fantastic.... They also sound brilliant 👍🍻
Thanks for the kind words. Ride safe 👍🙏
It's a Chinese assembled bike - not a Chinese bike, there is a world of difference!
@@ashleyb.1563 I suppose that is down to perspective. Although it's designed in Italy if its built in China, with a lot of Chinese manufactured components, is it Chinese or Italian lol 😆
Hmm ok, do you refer to Triumph as a Thai Motorcycle? what about Kawasaki? Are they Filipino or American? I'm fairly sure nobody would be happy with classing them as anything other than British & Japanese! I have worked in China for the last 15 years, and can assure you there is a world of difference between those that are assembled there, and those that are designed and built in China (however as they continue to legally steal and apply everyone else technology etc, the gap is getting smaller)
@@ashleyb.1563 Haha I totally agree with you, it's a mad world lol 😆
I have only had mine for a week or so and not gone far but I really like it ... proper comfy. I have had way too many bike over 40 odd years and I think if I had come to this from my ZZR1400 or maybe any of my many large capaicty bikes then probably been disappointed on power ... however my last 3 bikes have been XT660z's (which are great bikes) but they are slower than the Benelli and so I am happy with the power ... and I'm on 9 points 🤣
I have moved the gear lever up a notch or two as I found my boot was struggling to get under it, also took the rubber footpeg fittings off and thats better and no vibes funnily enough ... yes there are some obvious cost cutting of plastics and the switches are cheap but the value is kept where needed i.e. peach of an engine and gearbox, decent brakes, super comfy seats, decent forks etc etc ... I really like it.
Thanks for checking out the channel and I'm glad you're enjoying your TRK. I think as long as you stay above 500cc, even if you miss the power at first you soon acclimatise to it and eventually you forget about the power difference from the big litre plus bikes, especially when the bike is really nice to ride like the TRK is. I did exactly the same with the gear changer on my bike too. Ride safe 👍
Hey good man I buy from aliexpress all the time never an issue great website and you can believe it or not can ring them in Hong Kong for a euro great review
Thanks for checking out the channel. Ride safe 👍 🙏
Hi ,
Hope your doing well. Just to let you know ,I have reviewed the TRK now on a video coming out Sunday and I have linked this brilliant review to video to my end screen. Hope your OK with that. I guess you would be , but just making sure : ) E.R
Hi buddy, that's brilliant thanks. I'll check out your review later. Ride safe 🙏
@@BikeRiderReviews not out till Sunday 4pm👍
Good review. I'm 52. These are the sort of roads I now ride on. I hate major A roads. I'm using my Aprilia Mille 1000 less and less and taking my Ninja 250R instead on minor roads and loving it.
I'm looking for a bike to swap both in for to use, like this one.
Thanks for checking out the channel. Best thing to do is get out and test ride as many different bikes which you think may suit your needs, then go for the one you like the most. Ride safe. 👍
@@BikeRiderReviewscheer, no problem, great real worldreview. Im now 54!! 😂 Bought a Honda vfr800x crossrunner in the end for one trip to Normandy. 1000 miles in 5 days. Perfect for the trip but now just a heavy lump I no longer use.
I've since sold the Ninja 250 and have a GPZ500S.
I'm selling the crossrunner for one of these. Straight swap.
Or a straight swap for a BMW310GS.
Rather have the Benelli tho.
Hi there, I am planning on getting a 502x this Summer and having looked at your vids, I was wondering if you have a list of accessories and where you got them? It would be super! Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos.
Thanks for checking out the channel. I hope this helps. Ride safe 👍
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It sounds like a BMW 1250 GS, it's amazing.
Thanks for checking out the review. Ride safe 👍
and it almost weighs the same (TRK 235 fot 500 cc, BMW 244 for 1250 cc))
I have gone up a tooth on the front sprocket which brings the revs down a bit at normal cruising speeds. The bike doesn't struggle with this mod.
I have thought about it. How does affect the acceleration though?
@@BikeRiderReviews it doesn't as the engine has good torque. I'm just over 6ft and heavier than I care to admit to here and there is no discernible change in performance other than the drop in revs . At sixty it would appear to be a drop of 400 revs in top
@@johnstonstewart2298 sounds good, where did you get the sprocket from?
@@BikeRiderReviews Italian company "Omniaracing" ,Google them. Standard is 15 teeth if I remember correctly so I just went to 16. I was worried that 2 teeth may have been a bit much. You could try going down 3 on the back. I think that the bigger front sprocket gives the chain an easier time
@@johnstonstewart2298 thanks for the info. I will have a look 👍
Wanted a Yamaha MT-07 but local dealer had literally squat in inventory. Said he was waiting on his mt 09 he ordered 3 months ago. Yeah looks like ill be getting a TRK, Might lack a little in power for an off road bike but this one is already built for adventure.
Thanks for checking out the review. I'm sure you won't be disappointed, especially considering how much money you will save. Ride safe 👍
Again, an excellent review. Thanks!
Thank you. Ride safe. 👍
Just done the 1st service on mine, so far so good, one thing I'm changing is the std chain, its not good Imo, I'm realistic in the fact of the price point where the belt has been tightened, so a new chain will not bother me to buy, also ordered a bigger front sprocket as I've done this mod several times before on other 500cc bikes and works well, looking fwd to some touring in the next few months, keep the reviews coming 👍
I just picked up a TRK502X and one of the first things I noticed was how loud the final drive/chain is. I might do the same.
Do you have link for the sprocket and chain?
@@chrisw4215 Hi I got mine from Ali Express, sorry but don't have a link.
Excellent mc review 👏 Loistava arvostelu.
Thanks for checking out the review I'm glad you enjoyed it. There are plenty of other reviews on the channel and lots of new content coming up over the next few weeks. Ride safe 👍
You sold me one my friend. Waiting for the arrival.
I'm sure you will be happy with it. Ride safe 👍
Great review. Great all round touring bike straight out of the box IMO.
Thanks for checking out the review. Ride safe 👍
Overall excellent balanced review.
Thank you, ride safe 🙏
SO THANKFUL for this review! I no longer have to worry about spending 16 GRAND for a 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally! I work at a motorcycle dealership & NO WAY I'd ever think about buying a Chinese bike: until now!
OH, SUBSCRIBED by the way. ;-)
Thanks for checking out the channel. I was of the same thoughts about Chinese bikes and originally only bought the TRK as a cheap stop gap bike which I only ever envisioned keeping for 12 months until the new Africa Twinn 1100 came out. I now have almost 6000 miles on the TRK and have no reason to sell it. Fabulous bike for the money. Obviously the Tiger or the Africa Twin are far superior bikes but that isn't what the question should be. The question is, is the TRK a well made, comfortable, reliable, useable, good looking bike for amazing value for money and I think the answer is yes. Take a look at one and when you do make sure you keep the price at the forefront of your mind and I'm sure you will see what I am on about. Ride safe 👍
@@BikeRiderReviews ONE QUESTION - I just noticed on your 502X that, I didn't see on the one I took for a test ride yesterday (loved it!) Where did you get the upper engine guards (with) the off-road lights? With the 502X being top heavy I'll definitely want those upper engine guards.
Thanks in advance.
@@markthomas2166 Check out this video on my channel, all the info is there. Ride safe buddy 👍 ua-cam.com/video/txo1ve8zHfc/v-deo.html
Great video, very informative. Well done.
Thanks for checking out the video. Ride safe 👍
Really good honest review 👍🍻🍺🍻
Thanks for the kind words. Ride safe 👍
Get that 15 tooth front sprocket for touring it's great, my friend actually runs a 16 tooth but if you go for the 16 you'll need to change the chain aswell
Thanks for checking out the review, I'm looking into it Thanks. Ride safe. 👍
Does changing to a different front sprocket size mean the speedo will be out? Or is that done off the ABS sensors on these bikes?
@@NZstealox181196 it's off the abs so no change....
@@british_ita.brit1 what does it sit at rev wise with the 16tooth? 70mph / 110km/h
Well that's me sold. Benelli it is for me!
Thanks for checking out the channel. As I say in a lot of videos, get a test ride, everyone is different and like different things but I hope you like the bike when you test ride it. Ride safe 👍
Brilliant review and I would agree with everything and I'm at 7600 miles (2021, 502, non-X)
Just finished 3100+ miles solo trip with 190,000 vertical feet, almost all road though some were marginal.
Did some intentional moderate off-road and a few "holy-$h!t-how-did-I get-here" stuff.
This bike did everything I asked of it with no complaints.
Got 55-62mpg. Had some serious wind on a few days and agree this bike is very stable in both head and cross-winds.
One question... would you consider changing the front sprocket to 15 tooth to drop some RPM on the motorway?
Have a HUGE trip in the planning stage and this might be a significant advantage.
Great vid! Subscribed,.
Thank you for checking out the video. I have videos on the channel showing the 15T front sprocket upgrade I have done and the results of it on the road riding. However I'm not sure how it would work on the standard 502 as they have slightly different gearing to the X version. I have seen posts saying the standard chain on the 502 is not big enough to accommodate a 15T sprocket, which I can believe as the chain is a 114 link on the 502 compared to a 116 link on the X. However I've also read posts saying it does fit with a standard 114 link chain. So at the end of the day I cannot say for certain as I've never tried fitting the 15T sprocket to a standard 502. Sorry I can't be of more help. Ride safe 👍
Your bike is in lovely nick. What do you use to apply the ACF 50? I’ve always found the aerosol pretty useless and the pump spray they supply with the bottle doesn’t really give a good even misted coating. I’m thinking about a 502 for my next bike and your video has made me think this will be a smart move. Thanks for the very comprehensive long term review.
Thanks for checking out the channel. I use the pump spray bottle but I make sure the ACF 50 is heated up so that it becomes thinner consistency and easier to spray. I fill a bowl full of boiling water and then submerge the bottle of ACF 50 in it fir 10 minutes. It seems to the trick. Ride safe 👍
Great review. I'm coming from Kawasaki 1000 and thinking about this bike or nc750x dct. I like the look of Benelli more, and that is quite an important factor. Also, the price difference is significant. I loved Kawasaki, but with my height of 6.2 this bike was uncomfortable for anything longer than 40 miles. Benelli seat height is 840mm, which is a bonus. Honda is famous for its reliability. Hard choice
Thanks for checking out the review. Both bikes are very good bikes. The NC has more power than the TRK but I still prefer the TRK. I think it is definitely a more comfortable bike and has far more character than th NC. I don't think you could go wrong with either bike and the best thing to do is to test ride them both. I have a few reviews of both bikes (full road tests and long term ownership reviews) on the channel which may be of interest. Ride safe 👍
@@BikeRiderReviews Thank you for your reply. I can't wait for the end of the lockdown. I might be wrong, but in terms of power, the difference between a 140hp bike and a 50hp one will be most noticeable on the motorway, not while riding in the city with 30 miles speed limit. Are the tyres tubeless on the Benelli?
@@chrisw4215 I agree about what you say about the power. The only time I miss the extra power is on the motorway. The bike is adequately powered to do motorways but I miss having the low rev cruising capability of a bigger engine. I'm going to change the front sprocket which a lot of people have recommended to reduce the revs at top speed. The tyres are tubed but if you take a look on the channel at a review of a product called tyreseal then I think it won't be an issue to worry about. 👍
@@BikeRiderReviews Good Idea. I use it for my bicycle :)
Great review.
Thanks for checking out the review. Ride safe 👍
great video quality mate
Thanks for checking out the review. I have lots more videos coming to the channel each week, uploads are every Sunday. Ride safe 👍🙏
Nice review but if you’re unhappy with the power you can now get the new 800!
Thanks for checking out the review. I will be getting a test ride on the new 800 as soon as possible. Ride safe 👍
When will the 800 be on the market? Looking for a TRK aswell!
I'm sold, off to buy a Benelli.👍👍
Haha nice one 👍
Is it okay to buy this bike with 15.000-20.000km and what to expect? Greeting!
Terrific review but just a bit confused. I am tall and need to know which bike is taller, the 502 or 502x? Thanks for this terrific review.
Thanks for checking out the review. The 502x is the taller bike. Ride safe 👍.
Benelli is not included in my purchase search. The “Italian-Chinese” brand does not exist to me.
Thanks for checking out the review. That's the great thing about motorcycling today. If you don't like one manufacturer, there are plenty of others to choose from. Ride safe 👍
I think they are excellent value for money, mine has been trouble free (So far). Did I recognise town yetholm and morebattle?
Thanks for checking out the review and yes you did. Ride safe 👍
I also think same way. Only worries is that how much bike value goes down expecially countries where Benelli is not so famous than Honda, Kawasaki etc... That's only worries
Hi mate thanks for this video am looking at buying on of these this month and I’ve found your video very helpful. I see on your bike you have extended crash bars on the upper part of your bike to protect your fairing where can you get theses how much are they. Could you please send me me some information. Once again thanks for this video. Your a star ⭐️🙏
Thanks for checking out the review. Take a look on the channel there is a TRK accessories review listing all the information regarding everything I've put on my bike. Ride safe 👍
I am really thinking about buying this bike.
I am not sure which one should I get the X version or the more road version...
Thanks for checking out the channel. Best to take each version for a test ride and see which one suits you best. Ride safe 👍
Looking at buying one, what top box and panniers have you got. And what mount. It’s a must for me and I’m struggling looking for some.
Thanks for checking out the channel. You will find all the details here. Ride safe 👍
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It Seems that the only faulty trk 502 has been mine , i bought the bike 4 months ago, it has been in the workshop for the 3 months, it’s a complete pain
Thanks for checking out the channel. Wow I don't know what to say. I have had my bike a few years now and I have had no issues with its reliability and it s quite rare to here of bikes that have problems. I hope you get the bike sorted soon. Ride safe.
Build quality can't be determined at 3k miles. It's barely broken in.
I don't think I explained the mileage very well during the video, I bought the bike second hand, so obviously it already had miles on the clock, the 3000 miles were what I put on at that point, from memory I think the bike had around 8000 miles on the clock. I have a video coming yp the channel in the next few weeks showing how to change the chain and sprockets and at the beginning of the video I do a close up walk around showing the overall condition of the bike now that it has around 13000 miles on the clock and to be honest it's in just as good condition as in this video. I hope that explains the mileage a bit better, sorry for the confusion. Ride safe 👍
As nice as these bikes are .You can still get a better bike for the same price on the used market
Thanks for checking out the review. That is true but pound for pound brand new I don't think there is a better value bike currently on the market in this class of bike and if you were to compare used against used prices instead of used against new, I don't think you could match value for money that way either. Ride safe 👍🙏
nice 1 im tempted.. What is it like to get spare parts for it ..👍👍👍
Thanks for checking out the review. I have had no issues getting parts for the bike off the net. Don't expect to be able to go into the local garage and get parts though . Ride safe.
@@BikeRiderReviews Cheers Buddy 👍👍🤙🤙
3.5k miles is long term?
I think the term long term is in the eye of the beholder. I understand where you are coming from as I also have other bikes I own, for example I have a Pan European ST1100 which I have owned fir over 10 years with around 80,000 on the clock. Ride safe 👍
hi i have had my 502x since oct 2020 i love the problem i have with it is the first bike i have had in years and i have let it go down twice not fully drop but got to a way down and not being able to hold it from catching my crash bar not much but slight mark on it once when slip on wet grid and one when a lady reverse into me while i was sat on it at a road junction am six foot and 16 stones is it down to experience or could it be to big for me when i am on the road it such a lovely bike and i grin from ear to ear but is it to big and should i look for a smaller bike mates at work who have bike and big ones say it will come with expreance because i love it and look forward to some good camping tours on it but what do you think (p.s. not a speed merchant )
Hi sorry for the late reply, I must of missed your comment. With your height I think you will learn to handle the weight of the bike. A very good tip is be conscious of looking at the ground where you plan to stop and place your feet down. If the camber of the road slopes left to right, always lean the bike towards the high side of the slope and put your foot down on the high side of the slope. If you are parking the bike on a hill always have the front of the bike pointing up the hill. This will prevent the bike falling off its stand and if you need to move the bike out of a parking bay you can simply start the bike and ride it out instead of having to maul the bike backwards by hand up the slope. I hope this helps. Ride safe.
@@BikeRiderReviews thank for your comments i find the more i ride this bike the better it feels it is still a heavy bike
If that is not self engrandizing. I don’t know what is.
is the spokes good? do we need to check the allignment every month or year???
Thanks for checking out the review. I have had no problems with the wheels. I do not do any heavy off road riding and other than adjustment of the rear wheel to tighten the chain I have not had to realign or adjust the wheels in any way. Ride safe 👍
This bike or keep with my stinky 20 year old Honda varadero xl1000?
Give one a test ride to find out. Ride safe 👍
Iam sorry but i didnt get how much miles you did on the bike, i think that i heard 3300 miles, is it correct?
The bike has around 7000 miles on the clock now and when I made the video i had done around 3,300. The bike is still going strong. Ride safe.
@@BikeRiderReviews tnx for the answer, I thought that I missed milage in video couse 3300 miles for long term ownership is a little bit low.
@@BikeRiderReviews anyway i like the bike, looking for dealership in my country to give it a try
How tall are you? Any issues with seat height? Thanks.
Thanks for checking out the review. I have a 34 inch inside leg and can almost flat foot the bike. Ride safe 👍
Panniers look great and work with lines of a motorcycle..top box...nonononono NO .terrible things.🙈
Thanks for checking out the channel. Due to the type of riding I do and all of the equipment I need to take on tours the top box and panniers are a necessity for me. Ride safe 👍
what is the mileage of this bike? I found a 28000km one? should I get it? or the engine is done?
I have just over 16,000 km on my engine and I have had no problems at all. Every bike is different because it depends whether the bike has been well maintained and serviced correctly and that goes for any brand of bike. Ride safe 👍
What is the mpg like?
Thanks for checking out the review. I have never worked it out but riding without carrying luggage on mixed roads the maximum I have got is around 230 miles to the tank, but that was almost completely empty. Loaded up touring non stop motorway miles I get around 180 to 200 miles to the tank. Ride safe 👍
what motorcycle dryer do you use?
Hi thanks for checking out the review. It is actually a pet dryer off ebay. They are all pretty much the same item just branded differently. Ride safe. 👍
Mpg?