Benelli TRK 502

Engine and gearbox

The Benelli TRK 502 is the road-focused version of Benelli’s 500cc adventure tourer. Its parallel-twin engine has eight valves, double overhead camshafts, liquid cooling and fuel injection, producing 35 kW (about 46.9 hp) at 8,500 rpm and 46 Nm at 6,000 rpm according to Benelli. A six-speed gearbox, wet multi-plate clutch and chain drive send power to the rear wheel, and starting is electric. Benelli quotes a top speed of 165 km/h. No official fuel consumption figure is given on the Pakistan page for this model.

Size and practicality

The TRK 502 is a large motorcycle at 2,200 mm long, 915 mm wide and 1,450 mm tall, with a 1,505 mm wheelbase. Seat height is 835 mm, so shorter riders should try it before buying. Ground clearance is 190 mm. Kerb weight is 210 kg and maximum load is 175 kg. The 20-litre fuel tank gives it a long range, which in our view is the main reason touring riders choose it for motorway trips and journeys to the northern areas.

Chassis and equipment

The bike uses a steel trellis frame and 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels with road-oriented 120/70 ZR17 and 160/60 ZR17 tyres. Braking is by two 320 mm front discs and a 260 mm rear disc; ABS is not mentioned on the official Pakistan page. Front suspension travel is 140 mm and the rear mono-shock offers 45 mm. Colours listed are Red and Gray.

Warranty

Benelli’s Pakistan website does not publish warranty terms. Ask the dealer for written details of the warranty and service schedule, and check how quickly touring parts such as tyres and brake pads can be supplied.

Which version to buy

The TRK 502 comes in one version at Rs 2,475,000 ex-factory. The closely related TRK 502X, listed separately, adds spoked wheels, a 19-inch front wheel, a taller seat and more ground clearance for rough roads, but costs Rs 475,000 more according to the price list we used. In our opinion, the standard TRK 502 is the better buy for riders who stay mostly on tarmac, because its 17-inch alloy wheels and lower seat suit highway touring, and it saves a significant amount of money. Choose the TRK 502X only if you regularly ride on unpaved or broken mountain roads. Riders who do not need a tall touring bike can get the same engine for less in the 502C or Leoncino 500.