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Thanks Mark, The Benelli's are turning out to be very respectable looking and performing machines, a good quality budget bike that's not embarrassing to be seen on.
That is a really nice looking bike, love what they've done with the styling and a great colour too, the big players should learn a thing or two from this.
I think I would prefer the 750 in it with mid mounted peg and an oil sight glass, but the styling and big tank are on point. I also have an inseam of 28 inches
Got to say mate, love the review. Answered vital questions for me. Especially with vibration which is something I’m concerned about coming from a single cylinder.
Hi the engine is smooth for a twin as it's 360 crank but there is a buzz which starts about 75 mph but nothing too bad ...but all in all a great bike Cheers mark
I'd prefer mid-set pegs. Nice-looking/sounding exhausts. I like the registration plate set-up. This could threaten the Rebel 500, although 217 kg is a bit heavy. As I said before, Benellis are very reliable. I wonder about the spares situation, though. I am led to believe that secondhand prices are low. Another excellent review.
This is my second big bike. I bought a Royal Enfield classic 350 after watching your video. Now I bought Benelli 502 C after watching this video. Love it both.
Oh dear, you've done it again Mark, great review of a great bike, thank you! BUT, I have reached the end of the road with the RE Meteor 350, just too puny for me so looking for a feet forward - so 502C, Kawa Vulcan and Honda Integra shortlisted, just the agonies of actually ending up with the perfect bike!!!!!!!!!!!
Good review Mark, I've had mine for just over a year and I'm made up with it, only niggle you can't see the TFT with the sun coming from behind (or directly above). You forgot to mention you can get them in blue (mine's blue)
Thanks for the comment Tim ,yes I did notice once or twice the tft was hard to see in the sun,I didn't mention about the blue as it's showing as a discontinued colour for the euro 5 bikes on the website Cheers mark
Another good review Mark. Your reviews show that the Chinese are now getting build quality spot on. A side note why if you were a cyclist would you cycle on a dual carriageway with fast moving traffic coming at you as the four cyclist we seen did?
Thanks Nigel ....ahh re the cyclists it's a local club that do an hour time trial down that road ...it was very early morning they are usually done by 9am Cheers mark
Great review Mark! I just happened to see this bike today & thought it’s a mini Diavel too! It actually looks good in the flesh & the finish looked excellent. My only concern is the feet forward position. Gets the back & bum a pounding since you can’t use your legs to lift slightly off the seat. Hard rear suspension wouldn’t help. I hear this same effect with the Diavel too.
Hi , A NICE REVIEW , WATCHED ALL 3 TYPES and I think the trail for me , you do like your trips through Sandford the roads you choose give a good all round review . Thank you .
Really good review. Just purchased a 21 plate with 1,000 miles for £5200. Very happy, such an easy bike to ride. Also fitted a Pryamid screen this morning and just going out to see the difference.
Hi Steve - very seriously considering this for my first bigger bike - currently riding a Keeway RKV125 and notice the wind buffeting quite a bit in the more upright position vs my CBT bike (CBR 125) - how did the pyramid screen work out, keen to understand if it made a decent difference?
Thanks Mark. I like this whole Benelli range so great to see this one. Great bikes. Think I need to start with that little BN125 and graduate up the range!
@@markpulling12 Ha! Well, I've got to be proficient with gears to get through CBT!! I do still like the Forza and X-ADV. I think I need a bigger bank balnce too!!
@@markpulling12 Yes...and you seem to be working your way through them all. - I do like your reviews the best though, of the ones I watch: I can recite your script off by heart now, including inside leg!! Really appreciated.
There is something about the Benelli and CFMoto offerings. They seem to plug gaps the Big Four have left open. There is nothing that quite compares in their ranges.
I agree it is a little Mad Max looking. I’m torn on the colour of this one. I’m not a huge cruiser style fan but I think this looks really cool. Yet again though another excellent review. Thank you Mark 👍🏻👍🏻
I currently ride a Benelli BN125 and will be going for my full licence soon. I'm tied between this bike or the Leoncino 800 Trail for stepping up. Both look class!
Good to see reviews of the Chinese offerings. Another great in depth review. Thanks! 👍 Did you find the feet forward position ok or too much? I guess if you owned this machine you'd get used to it. Cheers. Ps I think the dash is pretty tiny, certainly looked it on the vid.
I love the feet position. I was driving a Harley for about 15 years, so that is the feet position that feels natural for me. I would like to have it more forward, so maybe I will change it.
Thanks for another informative video review. As you say quirky looks, but for some reason I seem to be drawn to that look. One thing that stood out to me is with all that iron work design, bet it’s a bugger to clean and dry in all those nooks and crannies. So I’m in the market for a new bike retired now and of generous size 🤣, I am thinking the TRK502 would be a better machine for me. Though it has a slightly taller seat height and I am shorter in leg less than 28”. I think the TRK502 would be a more comfortable all day riding bike for me. In your test ride did you note any excessive heat coming from the engines of either bike?
I have one in Australia, and it goes well. I put a little windshield on the front to deflect some windblast. Display is impossible to read in direct above sunlight.. but all up it cruises at legal speeds beautifully. Its not a racer but a sporty mid size cruiser IMHO. I'm not sure many 500cc bikes would be better?
Great review Mark. Like the bike just wonder why these Benelli's are so heavy. Compared to say CF Moto 650 which are a bigger bike to me better value. Think I would prefer the 650 GT you tested to this.
Good to have a look at your review though, I revved the machine (2021) in a show room one day and noticed its right hand side footpad vibrating and making rattling noises. Any thoughts on this based on your experience so far?
Hi Tom ...no I didn't have any rattling noises on this bike ....I'm sure a few bikes may have tiny teething issues that can be put right in the first service Cheers mark
Great review Mark. That bike looks fantastic. However, short service intervals again and just wondering about the build quality. Saw a 4 year old 502TK the other day that looked really rough.
They look well built but I suppose only time will tell ....I've read about lots of owners with 20/30 k miles with no probs ...but I'm sure if they are ridden through harsh salty winters and not cleaned they may look rough like you said Cheers mark
Yup that could happen to any bike, i have an early MT09 tracer that has never seen a winter and very rarely a wet day and i have oxidation on some of the metal parts I take care of bike in an OCD kind of way, great bike, but build quality is questionable, so even Japanese bikes arn't perfect.
@@jonno94 there's little rust proofing spray bottles out there. And spray bottles for cleaning and showroom lime smell for the nooks and crannies. And scratchproof self healing coating spray bottles. Bikes are meant to get dirty we should service them every 1000 miles and keep them in tip top CONDITION.
Been waiting for this review and i can't complain one bit, good review and as you said great value for money. I'm movig to Spain in 2 years and i'll be getting a bike then, which would you prefer between the 502c and the cfmoto 650gt?
I've tested the 650GT and I didn't fell in love with it. The driving position was uncomfortable for me as I am 1,83 m tall. My knees touching the bike. And the engine doesn't like to cruise around in high gear. It needs to have rpm +4k. When I drove the 502c for the first time, my decision was clear under 1 minute of riding.
I have seen them in the flesh at local bike shop. Look like being a good commuter bike that can handle a bit of highway riding okay. I’m not sure about the wide bars when it comes to tricking through traffic- Z bars? May look interesting with a sissy bar like Harley Sportsters that you can attach an carry bag to.Reassuring that Benelli does the final quality control. Long may that continue. Parts availability has been an issue in Australia in the early days.
Mark, would you recommend this over CF moto 650 MT for taking Europe for a spin? Im not really into the lookings for CF Moto MT, also the leg possition, though it does seem more "equipped" for touring than Benelli. Your thoughts? ty!
Hi you could definitely tour on this but the cfmoto is more practical with its fairing etc ....I live the benelli though it's very cool 😎 Best regards mark
Trying different starting places I see... I thought you were going to head off in the other direction towards Lulworth Castle. If ever you do, and you're on an adventure bike, go round the castle (B3070), up the hill and along to the T junction (Left for West Lulworth & Cove, right B3071for Wool). But do neither and go straight over. Nice simple green lane goes up the hill to the transmitter tower, takes jiggle and goes back down the hill, past West Down farm to the Durdle Door to Winfrith Newburgh rd. Nice looking bike but not really my sort of thing. Each to their own though.
Hi from NZ. I am currently looking for a new bike, a mate has ordered the Leoncino 500. I like the look and reports of the 500c (in this review), however I am waiting for the TNT600i that is due this month. I realise these are two quite different machines, have you looked at the 600i? do you have any views on it? I have been on motorbikes for over 40 years covering many brands and am wanting one for a 'Sunday' ride with a mate. thanks, I enjoyed your review, well done. regards.. AJ
Hi Anthony no sorry I haven't tried the tnt 600 ...I'll have a look and see if it's available in the UK The 502c is great...so is the leoncino I'd recommend either Cheers mark
Hey Mark, big fan of your reviews here. I'm quite a new rider and was hoping to ask some advice. I bought a ninja400 as a starter bike a few months back and was thinking of upgrading to a 600 or 1000cc. Should I go for the 1000 or do I need to practice first on a 600? What are the pros and cons for both? Thanks! More power to your channel
Hi patrick ,well a modern sports 600 ...lets say the ninja 636 is 115ish hp ...that is more than double your ninja 400 has so id definitely go 600 first ....the 1000s are like the same power again ....have the 600 for a couple of years ...it will blow your mind as your new to biking then try the 1000s ...good luck regards mark
Hey Mark, another issue I have now, the actual odometer reading on my 2021 model Benelli 502c does not match the actual travel distance. For instance, I travelled 129km (actual distance, proven by two different cars and google map) but my bike's reading was 144km...Did you have any issue on this? (Of course, I've already addressed this issue to my dealer who doesn't know what to do but just wait for factory's solution......)
Hi Tom ...no I didn't notice any issue with the odometer reading on my demo bike ..that's quite an error Let me know what happens if you get it sorted cheers mark
helo sir i can see u have installed nice frame sliders in ur 502c. Can u please tell me the specs of it....how long is it....whats the diameter of the bolt....??? and how its attached in 502c.... coz i got to understand it before i order from Amazon.in, i am having trouble finding a perfect fit. Hope you would take ur time to help me in this regards... 🙏
My 502c bike had done 500kms and still 500kms more for 1st service. Till the first 200kms bike felt smooth and the buzz are negligible. But after the first 200kms at around 4k rpm at 80km/h my right side footpeg vibrates to a point which is feeling uncomfortable. Is it normal during the engine break in period? and can it be fixed during the 1st service?
Hi the first service is just an oil and filter change and a check ...tell them about the buzz they may be able to do something. My trk502 is now on 2700 miles and getting smoother and running even better ...so hopefully that will be the case for you :) Best regards mark
@@markpulling12 Ok mark, thanks for the reply. Yup actually the right side footpeg is somewhat not tighten as the left one and when I rev it up in idle it creates a rattling sound so that may be the case I guess. I saw your video and the next day I booked 502c here in India. Thanks for your good work.
Hi all, i wanted to see if anyone else with a Benelli 502C is experiencing high vibration from 6000rpm onwards. I can feel them especially on the saddle and the foot pegs. So much that just after 30 min of riding when i get off the bike i get pins and needls. And honestly the bike doesn’t sound too good when riding it. Please share your thoughts, thank you :)
You could ride at 60 all day you mean? (Not 50). On most A-roads this is the case, especially in the sticks.. National speed limit signs mean 60 for cars and bikes.. (over 50% of UK drivers don't know this)
Yes you are correct... reason being the 502 c has a 360 crank which is a smooth twin sound... whereas the mt03 is a 180 crank Which sounds more thud !!! Cheers mark
Poor man's Ducati diavel? I had to look twice when I saw one for the first time, so the looks are great. But it wouldn't be a bike for me, I would want the power of a power-cruiser, not just the looks. Other things to consider are reliability and "part support" are probably things to look out for., which apparently is a real struggle with the Benelli bikes. So even in this segment, a Honda Rebel 500 might be a better option as a 500cc cruiser
Thanks Mark, The Benelli's are turning out to be very respectable looking and performing machines, a good quality budget bike that's not embarrassing to be seen on.
Definitely Peter ....I think these are great value bikes :)
@@markpulling12 and the way it looks it looks nice with the back end
I tested it and I liked it a lot. Feels bigger than it actually is. Lots of torque. It's stronger than Honda Rebel 500 and a lot cheaper.
Thanks for the comment
Regards mark
That is a really nice looking bike, love what they've done with the styling and a great colour too, the big players should learn a thing or two from this.
Thanks yes I love the look of it and it was really involving to ride
Cheers mark
I tested it too and I absolutely loved it. Looking forward to ride it some more.
Thanks Angela !
omg maybe is the most good looking mbike i ever saw so far.iam so impressed
A very stylish machine Offerors a lot for the money.
Ps your content is great, and I really really enjoy watching your reviews!
Many thanks 😊👍
I think I would prefer the 750 in it with mid mounted peg and an oil sight glass, but the styling and big tank are on point. I also have an inseam of 28 inches
Thanks for the Benelli Trail 500 reviews. I'm a new owner, and it was very helpful.
Thanks Robert glad you found them helpful
Cheers mark
Um bom vídeo Parabéns.
Beautiful bike. Thank you!
No probs mark :)
Got to say mate, love the review. Answered vital questions for me. Especially with vibration which is something I’m concerned about coming from a single cylinder.
Hi the engine is smooth for a twin as it's 360 crank but there is a buzz which starts about 75 mph but nothing too bad ...but all in all a great bike
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Thanks mate, keep up the good work, as for me I’m seriously considering dropping some cash for one of these.
Totally agree I have one and love it
I'd prefer mid-set pegs. Nice-looking/sounding exhausts. I like the registration plate set-up. This could threaten the Rebel 500, although 217 kg is a bit heavy. As I said before, Benellis are very reliable. I wonder about the spares situation, though. I am led to believe that secondhand prices are low.
Another excellent review.
Thanks ...yes it sounded great
Thanks for the comment
Cheers mark
This bike is a perfect fit for you and looks super comfy
That headlight reminds of Munch's Scream painting
Oh yes so it does :)
This is my second big bike. I bought a Royal Enfield classic 350 after watching your video. Now I bought Benelli 502 C after watching this video. Love it both.
Great choice Marcus 👍
Many thanks
Oh dear, you've done it again Mark, great review of a great bike, thank you! BUT, I have reached the end of the road with the RE Meteor 350, just too puny for me so looking for a feet forward - so 502C, Kawa Vulcan and Honda Integra shortlisted, just the agonies of actually ending up with the perfect bike!!!!!!!!!!!
Lots of test rides then 😄
Good review Mark, I've had mine for just over a year and I'm made up with it, only niggle you can't see the TFT with the sun coming from behind (or directly above). You forgot to mention you can get them in blue (mine's blue)
Thanks for the comment Tim ,yes I did notice once or twice the tft was hard to see in the sun,I didn't mention about the blue as it's showing as a discontinued colour for the euro 5 bikes on the website
Cheers mark
Another good review Mark. Your reviews show that the Chinese are now getting build quality spot on. A side note why if you were a cyclist would you cycle on a dual carriageway with fast moving traffic coming at you as the four cyclist we seen did?
Thanks Nigel ....ahh re the cyclists it's a local club that do an hour time trial down that road ...it was very early morning they are usually done by 9am Cheers mark
Why should they not ride the road. If they are brave enough!
Great review Mark! I just happened to see this bike today & thought it’s a mini Diavel too! It actually looks good in the flesh & the finish looked excellent. My only concern is the feet forward position. Gets the back & bum a pounding since you can’t use your legs to lift slightly off the seat. Hard rear suspension wouldn’t help. I hear this same effect with the Diavel too.
Thanks for the comment steve !
I ride the Diavel 1260s and I can report that it doesn't suffer from that effect as the pegs are mid-set. Maybe on the xDiavel though.
@@TheAgalmic great thanks for letting us know :)
The diavel dosnt have forward pegs.
Hi , A NICE REVIEW , WATCHED ALL 3 TYPES and I think the trail for me , you do like your trips through Sandford the roads you choose give a good all round review . Thank you .
Hi thanks yes they are all good ..the leoncino is really good
Best regards mark
Looks cool loving the Dalek crash bungs :-)
Yes they are a bit quirky :)
In Germany the 502c is coming without it.
my dream is to cruise around UK in a motorcycle one day...the scenery is just magnificent.
Really good review. Just purchased a 21 plate with 1,000 miles for £5200. Very happy, such an easy bike to ride. Also fitted a Pryamid screen this morning and just going out to see the difference.
Thanks Steve great choice 😊
Hi Steve - very seriously considering this for my first bigger bike - currently riding a Keeway RKV125 and notice the wind buffeting quite a bit in the more upright position vs my CBT bike (CBR 125) - how did the pyramid screen work out, keen to understand if it made a decent difference?
@@Anonymous0001974 I found it made a big difference. Worth the money for sure.
Thanks Mark. I like this whole Benelli range so great to see this one. Great bikes. Think I need to start with that little BN125 and graduate up the range!
Thanks Daniel you fancy gears now then :) yes these are great bikes for the money
@@markpulling12 Ha! Well, I've got to be proficient with gears to get through CBT!! I do still like the Forza and X-ADV. I think I need a bigger bank balnce too!!
@@danielforde-pogson lol the amount of good bikes available on the market is crazy !
@@markpulling12 Yes...and you seem to be working your way through them all. - I do like your reviews the best though, of the ones I watch: I can recite your script off by heart now, including inside leg!! Really appreciated.
There is something about the Benelli and CFMoto offerings. They seem to plug gaps the Big Four have left open. There is nothing that quite compares in their ranges.
Thanks ...very well said !
Good review. Had mine for 4 weeks. Great beginner bike. I'm 6 foot 7 so it's a good option for tall riders.
Thanks for the comment...yes a great bike ...love it's looks.
Cheers mark
Really??
Yes, with the foot pegs and the handle bars so far forward, its great if you have long legs and arms. Power is nice and smooth.
@@dwest3435 but doesn't it look small when rode by tall riders??
Very nice bike for the money mark and looks a bigger engine than it is.great review.
Totally agree
Interesting range of bikes, far cry from the Tornado and Tre K mind!
Yes the Tornado was my dream bike at the time.
I agree it is a little Mad Max looking. I’m torn on the colour of this one. I’m not a huge cruiser style fan but I think this looks really cool. Yet again though another excellent review. Thank you Mark 👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers what's your first name ?
@@markpulling12 Hi Mark, I’m Luke 😊
@@theolneyrider thanks for all your great comments Luke !
I currently ride a Benelli BN125 and will be going for my full licence soon. I'm tied between this bike or the Leoncino 800 Trail for stepping up. Both look class!
Don't bother just get a decent bike brand 😂
This reminds of Keanu Reeves' Arch motorcycle with the forward controls. Nice video 👍
Good to see reviews of the Chinese offerings. Another great in depth review. Thanks! 👍
Did you find the feet forward position ok or too much? I guess if you owned this machine you'd get used to it. Cheers.
Ps I think the dash is pretty tiny, certainly looked it on the vid.
Hi yes tiny dash ...yes the feet forward position is strange to begin with but you soon get used to it best regards mark
I love the feet position. I was driving a Harley for about 15 years, so that is the feet position that feels natural for me. I would like to have it more forward, so maybe I will change it.
And the dash is big enough. But you can see nothing in bright sunlight. That's the problem with this tft-displays but never mind.
Excellent place for a review!
Thanks for another informative video review. As you say quirky looks, but for some reason I seem to be drawn to that look. One thing that stood out to me is with all that iron work design, bet it’s a bugger to clean and dry in all those nooks and crannies. So I’m in the market for a new bike retired now and of generous size 🤣, I am thinking the TRK502 would be a better machine for me. Though it has a slightly taller seat height and I am shorter in leg less than 28”. I think the TRK502 would be a more comfortable all day riding bike for me. In your test ride did you note any excessive heat coming from the engines of either bike?
Hi Tony ....no problem with heat from either machine ...these are great bikes ,I really enjoyed them
Regards mark
It is a great looking bike, well worth considering
Thanks eric
Great review Mark.
Thanks very much des :)
I have one in Australia, and it goes well. I put a little windshield on the front to deflect some windblast. Display is impossible to read in direct above sunlight.. but all up it cruises at legal speeds beautifully. Its not a racer but a sporty mid size cruiser IMHO. I'm not sure many 500cc bikes would be better?
Thanks for the comment Murray :)
Beautiful italian style ❤️👍
Thanks Albert :)
Great review Mark. Like the bike just wonder why these Benelli's are so heavy. Compared to say CF Moto 650 which are a bigger bike to me better value. Think I would prefer the 650 GT you tested to this.
Thanks for the comment george !
Honest review. Thanks Mark
Many thanks 😊
Good to have a look at your review though, I revved the machine (2021) in a show room one day and noticed its right hand side footpad vibrating and making rattling noises. Any thoughts on this based on your experience so far?
Hi Tom ...no I didn't have any rattling noises on this bike ....I'm sure a few bikes may have tiny teething issues that can be put right in the first service
Cheers mark
Great review Mark. That bike looks fantastic. However, short service intervals again and just wondering about the build quality. Saw a 4 year old 502TK the other day that looked really rough.
They look well built but I suppose only time will tell ....I've read about lots of owners with 20/30 k miles with no probs ...but I'm sure if they are ridden through harsh salty winters and not cleaned they may look rough like you said
Cheers mark
Yup that could happen to any bike, i have an early MT09 tracer that has never seen a winter and very rarely a wet day and i have oxidation on some of the metal parts
I take care of bike in an OCD kind of way, great bike, but build quality is questionable, so even Japanese bikes arn't perfect.
@@jonno94 there's little rust proofing spray bottles out there. And spray bottles for cleaning and showroom lime smell for the nooks and crannies. And scratchproof self healing coating spray bottles. Bikes are meant to get dirty we should service them every 1000 miles and keep them in tip top CONDITION.
This bike is beautiful
Are there any aftermarket handlebars for it? I don't think it's gonna fit through my gate
Nice review as always.. do u prefer this or Leoncino? And why?
Think i prefer this one ilham ....i like the riding position,it actually felt a little smoother and i love its looks cheers mark
Beautiful Machine
Thanks ...that's what I think :)
Been waiting for this review and i can't complain one bit, good review and as you said great value for money. I'm movig to Spain in 2 years and i'll be getting a bike then, which would you prefer between the 502c and the cfmoto 650gt?
Hi both great but I think the 650gt is more versatile....the 502c is more niche market :)
Hopefully in 2 years we'll see a c with a bigger engine. The 502 c is a great bike.
@@thomasvolkl9575 thanks for the comment Thomas ;)
@@thomasvolkl9575 benelli is working on a 750 to 890 cc engine.
I've tested the 650GT and I didn't fell in love with it. The driving position was uncomfortable for me as I am 1,83 m tall. My knees touching the bike. And the engine doesn't like to cruise around in high gear. It needs to have rpm +4k. When I drove the 502c for the first time, my decision was clear under 1 minute of riding.
Just need you to review the RE meteor and let me know how good that is too
Definitely Steve looks great
Hopefully testing the benelli imperiale one day :)
It's a good one, mate. Have reviewed it. 😃
Nice review, are there any vibes on seat or tank at 65mph?
Hi no it's very smooth at 65 mph ,it gets a bit vibey about 75 mph but not too bad
Great machine best regards mark
I have seen them in the flesh at local bike shop. Look like being a good commuter bike that can handle a bit of highway riding okay. I’m not sure about the wide bars when it comes to tricking through traffic- Z bars?
May look interesting with a sissy bar like Harley Sportsters that you can attach an carry bag to.Reassuring that Benelli does the final quality control. Long may that continue. Parts availability has been an issue in Australia in the early days.
Thanks for the comment Andrew ...yes the bars are wide !
Cheers mark
Hi, Mark! Any chance you could get your hands on a Benelli Imperiale 400? Thanks!
Hi ...yes funny enough I was speaking to my local shop the other day about testing one ...watch this space :) cheers mark
I love the black version more, looks more powerfull, i'm a beginer and i think that this is a motorcycle for me, very good review, thanks.
Thanks mirce
Great bike :)
After all that and we didn't get to see the head lights illuminated ? Unless I missed it ?
Mark, would you recommend this over CF moto 650 MT for taking Europe for a spin? Im not really into the lookings for CF Moto MT, also the leg possition, though it does seem more "equipped" for touring than Benelli. Your thoughts? ty!
Hi you could definitely tour on this but the cfmoto is more practical with its fairing etc ....I live the benelli though it's very cool 😎
Best regards mark
Trying different starting places I see... I thought you were going to head off in the other direction towards Lulworth Castle.
If ever you do, and you're on an adventure bike, go round the castle (B3070), up the hill and along to the T junction (Left for West Lulworth & Cove, right B3071for Wool). But do neither and go straight over. Nice simple green lane goes up the hill to the transmitter tower, takes jiggle and goes back down the hill, past West Down farm to the Durdle Door to Winfrith Newburgh rd.
Nice looking bike but not really my sort of thing. Each to their own though.
Thanks I'll try that know exactly where you mean :)
Hi from NZ. I am currently looking for a new bike, a mate has ordered the Leoncino 500. I like the look and reports of the 500c (in this review), however I am waiting for the TNT600i that is due this month. I realise these are two quite different machines, have you looked at the 600i? do you have any views on it? I have been on motorbikes for over 40 years covering many brands and am wanting one for a 'Sunday' ride with a mate. thanks, I enjoyed your review, well done. regards.. AJ
Hi Anthony no sorry I haven't tried the tnt 600 ...I'll have a look and see if it's available in the UK
The 502c is great...so is the leoncino
I'd recommend either
Cheers mark
Hey Mark, big fan of your reviews here. I'm quite a new rider and was hoping to ask some advice. I bought a ninja400 as a starter bike a few months back and was thinking of upgrading to a 600 or 1000cc. Should I go for the 1000 or do I need to practice first on a 600? What are the pros and cons for both? Thanks! More power to your channel
Hi patrick ,well a modern sports 600 ...lets say the ninja 636 is 115ish hp ...that is more than double your ninja 400 has so id definitely go 600 first ....the 1000s are like the same power again ....have the 600 for a couple of years ...it will blow your mind as your new to biking then try the 1000s ...good luck regards mark
@@markpulling12 Great! 600 it is. Thank you!
@@patricksison113 z900 is a good option as well. Just cus you have all that power doesn't mean that you absolutely have to use it nearly on.
Looks like the love child of a diavel and ktm lol
Haha definitely Jake :)
Looks like shit
From your experience during test ride, for going out Sunday rides and for longer rides. Which do you prefer TRK 502 or 502c?
Hi Tony trk 502 all the way for longer rides as it has a good fairing ,:)
Regards mark
Hey Mark, another issue I have now, the actual odometer reading on my 2021 model Benelli 502c does not match the actual travel distance. For instance, I travelled 129km (actual distance, proven by two different cars and google map) but my bike's reading was 144km...Did you have any issue on this? (Of course, I've already addressed this issue to my dealer who doesn't know what to do but just wait for factory's solution......)
Hi Tom ...no I didn't notice any issue with the odometer reading on my demo bike ..that's quite an error
Let me know what happens if you get it sorted cheers mark
If they sold this in USA I would get one definitely. It looks just like the Ducati. Let’s face it just about everything is made in China.
That engine note tho...sounds pretty cool
Thanks quin ..I thought so too ... pretty good for a standard exhaust ;)
Love from India ❤️
Good review. What is your personal bike now Mark?
Thanks ....I've got a ktm 690 duke now and probably buy the Benelli trk 502
cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Sounds good.
Do you think filtering on this would be possible in a busy city like London or are the bars too wide?
Hi Randall the bars are wide....it could be done at a push but I wouldn't rush through
Cheers mark
No problem
Hey Mark, one more question, what's the name of crash protector bobbin and where did you get it?
They come with them as standard exhaust tom ,:)
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Thanks Mark for swift reply. I've got 2021 model of this but it was without the bobbins you have... here in NZ... Thanks anyway...
Standard fitting or you can get a tail backrest instead.
At times on my test ride you could not see the screen because of the sun’s reflection. Otherwise a good bike.
Hey SSR, (USA importer). Bring it to the USA and you have a sale. Why did you import the very tall and small gas tanked Leoncino and not this bike?
helo sir i can see u have installed nice frame sliders in ur 502c. Can u please tell me the specs of it....how long is it....whats the diameter of the bolt....??? and how its attached in 502c.... coz i got to understand it before i order from Amazon.in, i am having trouble finding a perfect fit. Hope you would take ur time to help me in this regards... 🙏
Hi joras .... they come standard on the bike regards mark
@@markpulling12 i dont think so🙄..coz the benelli 600i or leoncino's sliders wont fit in 502C .....as per the amazons review
Makes me wanna buy a Diavel
My 502c bike had done 500kms and still 500kms more for 1st service. Till the first 200kms bike felt smooth and the buzz are negligible. But after the first 200kms at around 4k rpm at 80km/h my right side footpeg vibrates to a point which is feeling uncomfortable. Is it normal during the engine break in period? and can it be fixed during the 1st service?
Hi the first service is just an oil and filter change and a check ...tell them about the buzz they may be able to do something.
My trk502 is now on 2700 miles and getting smoother and running even better ...so hopefully that will be the case for you :)
Best regards mark
@@markpulling12 Ok mark, thanks for the reply. Yup actually the right side footpeg is somewhat not tighten as the left one and when I rev it up in idle it creates a rattling sound so that may be the case I guess. I saw your video and the next day I booked 502c here in India. Thanks for your good work.
@@thedoctor4515 that will probably be it then ....it just needs tightening up
:)
How many twin cylinder bikes have a 360° crank?
Not that many they seem to be either 180 or 270 these days
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 it’s so odd.
Why not just have a single cylinder with twice the capacity?
Does it feel like the Vulcan S 650?
The position is similar but the Vulcan has a bit more power :)
@@markpulling12 thanks
can you get mid-set pegs?
I don't think so as it is
Nope
Hi all, i wanted to see if anyone else with a Benelli 502C is experiencing high vibration from 6000rpm onwards.
I can feel them especially on the saddle and the foot pegs. So much that just after 30 min of riding when i get off the bike i get pins and needls. And honestly the bike doesn’t sound too good when riding it.
Please share your thoughts, thank you :)
You could ride at 60 all day you mean? (Not 50). On most A-roads this is the case, especially in the sticks.. National speed limit signs mean 60 for cars and bikes.. (over 50% of UK drivers don't know this)
For long touring is it better option?
Hi ....no I'd go for the trk502 for touring :)
Best regards mark
@@markpulling12 500 km per day travel is possible?
@@markpulling12 because I booked 502c.
Thats why I asked you
How does it stack up against the cb500f
Hi alot more style ... ultimately not Honda build quality and reliability...but not far off
A very good bike to ride
Regards mark
@@markpulling12 I might look more into one then thanks
@@slimrockwrestlers7334 if you're in uk south check out Poole moto
Hi Mark! Is it just me or Yamaha MT 03 surprisingly sounds better, has more thud than this bigger bike?
Yes you are correct... reason being the 502 c has a 360 crank which is a smooth twin sound... whereas the mt03 is a 180 crank Which sounds more thud !!!
Cheers mark
Will you please let me listen the bike humming
Nice bike..ride it once. But pilion comment not feel comfortable..so have to reject.😅
When you order diavel from wish 😂
beautiful but 0- 60 mph 6.4 seconds not the fastest !
Is this bs6 model?
I booked this machine last week.
Is this a good performance bike for long touring???
Plzzzzz reply sir
Hi it's euro 5 so I guess it's the latest bs6 model for India cheers mark
@@avisekdutta2149 yes great for touring :)
@@markpulling12 for long tour is this good enough?
Really thanks Mark.
Love from India.
Wait what is the max speed
About 100 mph on this Thomas
They call that a passenger 🪑 seat?
This got launched today in India
That's great news !!
In Viet Nam they call the Benelli a rust bucket. It seems that it doesn't age well.
Poor man's Ducati diavel? I had to look twice when I saw one for the first time, so the looks are great.
But it wouldn't be a bike for me, I would want the power of a power-cruiser, not just the looks.
Other things to consider are reliability and "part support" are probably things to look out for., which apparently is a real struggle with the Benelli bikes. So even in this segment, a Honda Rebel 500 might be a better option as a 500cc cruiser
Wonder if they would do a bigger 800 version with higher spec 😉
Hi Alex that would be great
Benelli do a 752s that's similar
Cheers mark
Hi brother
Hey ! :)
Looks a bit like the Diavel from Ducatti
Looks like a Chinese Diavel.
That's what I thought !
Cheers mark
baby diavel
Haha yes
Harsh rear shock. Had that on a lot of modern bikes. Totally unnecessary on today's terrible roads....I'm out. 😒
Missed opportunity with no proper pillion seat when will they ever learn!. Most riders have wife's girlfriends.
The “C” stands for Cruiser. You are effectively calling it the 502 Cruiser Cruiser
What an amazing pair of CHEAP exhaust on a 5000 bucks bike lol.