I own 502x, it's a wonderful machine and there are lot of myths about it's height, weight and performance. Never felt underpowered even with pillion on steep climbs, once u cross 10km per hour speed, it feels as nimble as any bike, yes height can be a problem for medium size riders. Other than that, bike is a treat to ride and has tons of street presence. No other 500cc bike gives u the kind of comfort on long tours. God bless
How many kms have you covered? Heard that service is very expensive and parts cost are too high (example chain sprocket replacement cost itself is around 20k , front brake pads are around 12000). One of my close friend wants to decide between Ninja 650 and TRK 502.
Good review. Just did my first service (1000km) on my TRK502. Cost about 45usd. Oil 25usd, oil filter 15usd, labour 0.5usd. Nothing else was changed. Riding experience has been good so far but am yet to take a long road trip. A little more power would have helped the TRK probably 650cc but it's still a good bike. The on road tire are terrible incase you go off road on a wet day.....the 502 is designed to stay on paved roads but 502x is not available in our country so I settled for the 502. Am planning to change to off-road tires to enable me venture out more confidently. So far so good though.
thank you !! riding with pillion was at ease, no lack of power observed, handing, comfort too was good. In fact with pillion I observed that handling was good considering the weight it adds which increases more stability on highway rides.
spoke or alloy wheels either of these are good. just that for 502x fixing a puncture is tedious, so far I haven't faced any problems. there are many options available in market for tubeless conversion, but then the best solution is to learn on how to fix the puncture. otherwise 502x is perfect.
@@rideatease Great job the review brother, am actually gonna buy one tomorow-the 502x. About the options in market for tubeless conversion, can you please provide a lil more info on that or guide me on it. Thanks!
@@kalyanyachamaneni thank you bro ! well there are many options for tubeless conversion like outex, formulax and many more of which outex seems to be working fine but it's pricy. The best solution is to carry a spare tube (during long travels) and learn on how to fix a puncture.
Fantastic review. Thank you! You really can't beat the price and value of the 502x. I'm really looking seriously at grabbing one. Are there any must have modifications or anything you plan to modify on your 502x?
the bike comes with almost everything, based on preference one can opt for changing : - changing headlights (the stock ones are not upto the mark for night rides) - upper side guards (to protect side panels) - side stand foot crutch extension pad - headlight guard (the grill one)
hi there !! 502 is tube and 502X is tubeless, there seems to be a bit of issue with tyre wear and tear only on the right side of 502 the cause is not known yet, but otherwise I feel much comfortable with the tyres. Stock headlight is pathetic, one has to opt. for AUX lamp for night travels/rides. Benelli Panniers and topbox are way too expensive 80-85k
Bro did u notice better engine refinement and top end better performance after 1000kms or 1st service. Since Im in run in period at about 400kms occasionally I ll go till 5k rpm and iam experiencing a little bit of vibration. So after 1st service will it get better?
hi bro, buzziness do kick in at 6k or 6.5 rpm and to be honest I do not remember the effectiveness after 1st service. But then after every service I feel the bike much smoother (to a certain km)
Very precise review and all that one needs to know. Planning to buy but confused between 502 and 502x. While the former is cheaper but has rear tyre issue and x is expensive but still has tube in tyres which is a pain in case of a puncture.
thank you brother ! yeah there is an issue with rear tyre for 502, but heard this issue is with some 502 and not all. For X puncture is an head ache and the best solution is to learn on how to fix the puncture.
I am looking to buy an adv bike but i am having tough time in choosing between himalyan and benelli. KTM is not in my preference since i am quite heavy in weight and have a heaight of 6.1 so i am looking for heavier vehicle. Since i am heavy i am concerned about power to weight ratio of these bikes. I am also factorig that i amnot a very regular road trip person so maybe 5-6 long tripsthrough out the year is something i do. The most important factor is the price , benelli i 4 lakhs expensive than a himalyan. I know there are differences in engine and few other features but do you think that spending extra 4 lakhs is worth it?
considering your height TRK 502x will not be a problem at all and with regards to your road trips 5-6 times it's a decent one (I believe these will be longer trips). Talking about the price point we cannot really compare Himalayan with TRK, since it has to deal with power, quality, torque, bhp, road presence etc. etc. I could suggest you go for a test ride and you will get a clear vision on what's best for you. thanks !!
How many kms have you covered till now ? Heard that service is very expensive and parts cost are too high (example chain sprocket replacement cost itself is around 20k , front brake pads are around 12000). One of my close friend wants to decide between Ninja 650 and TRK 502.
hi there ! till date I have covered 12k Kms and I completed 3 services and the average cost was 7k each (you can check the vlogs) chain sprocket it's around 13-15k which is kinda similar in this segment of bikes, front brake pads EBC (after market brake pads and good one) is 2.8k(pair) you can check bikenbiker website for the cost. All in all I think the parts and service cost are similar under these categories of bikes. Ninja 650 is a sports tourer whereas TRK is an adv tourer, so your friend can consider his/her requirement before opting for any of these.
@@rideatease Thanks for your time. He doesn't differentiate between sports or adv 😂. He just needs a bike which is big bike feel and affordable maintenance. Most importantly easy to ride in city ( very occasional touring). We did test ride both the bikes . Ninja is very nimble in city including gear ratio. He felt good with trk also. He doesn't have much knowledge on the bikes. He just likes whichever he feels comfortable to ride. Even you get brake pads and DID Chain , JT sprockets in Motousher
@@rideatease as per sep 2021 on road price bengaluru, its 6.5 for trk and 7.05 for trkx. Which one is more comfortable for city and highway rides ?( Trkx 19/17 wheel combination might be good soft off roader)
I really want to buy this bike 2021 model 502x. I just wanted to know the yearly expense (service cost, insurance etc). What is the gap between services? It would be very much helpful.
Bro, from where did you bought this extra small windshield which you have plugged on top of the stock windshield? Appreciate if you can share the link.
in Amazon just type as 'Motorcycle windshield extension' and you will see many options. I got mine on 26aug2019 for 1462INR. and it seems it is not available at the moment in Amazon. Thanks !
in paper it may seem underpowered but in real situation it provides justice to what it has, sweet spot is 70-80. I am sorry for head lamp replacement I have no idea but what I heard is if there is a need for replacement then the headlamp cover (the inside packing ones) needs customisation and wire warrenty issues may rise.
@KRaj ... TRK comes with default auxiliary buttons on handle bar, which can be used for aux lights or other spares. Not only this looks clean but doesn’t void your warranty* either. If you have a TRK, reach out to nearest service center and get aux light set up rather than changing headlamp.
I own a re Thunderbird 350 and it weighs about 195kgs and I'm comfortable and don't feel it's weight even in city traffic. So will the trk 502 be comfortable for me.
Hi good evening, Wishing you a very happy diwali. I've booked the Trk-X in Bangalore a month ago. Even though getting double mindedness regarding the quality and reliability/ after sales service etc. Bro, can you please share your overall experience regarding the quality? any major issues notices? I don't like the GS310, versays and v Storm are out of my reach. Can you recommend Trk-X will be a right choice? I'm 5.2 n I own a TB350 and a Karizma R The Longford showroom don't have a TRK X to offer a test ride. Is there any chance to get one on rent for a day? Please advise.
hi, swing arm looks good. the rear tyre thing - that had a problem with the 502 model because of the exhaust is near to the tyre, well the actual cause is not yet known...
hi there, that's Orange candy top box it's a glass fibre material. overall it's a good top box but the only problem is it cannot be attached or detached like the regular ones. It has to be fixed with screws and nuts, so need to carry tools and put extra efforts to remove and again fix the same. hope this helps !
yeah it is a Chinese machine, but haven't observed any major concerns. maintenance wise too it is good, it is comfy (both rider and pillion), enough power at least for me and I have experienced it's full potential and whatever brand of bikes we opt there will be some or the other issues. overall a good budget friendly bike and a starter adv tourer.
@SachinDeshpande Versys 650 is one smooth machine; No doubt about that & also power to weight ratio is much better. You are right, even service cost is less or equivalent to TRK. Let me share what difference I feel both makes on road. You save a lakh or two when you buy TRkX. Road presence is better on TRK than Versys. Pillion comfort is better on TRK. Spoked wheel & 19 inch front makes it better on off-road. So if one here have not restrictions on budget, buy Suzuki V Strom 650.
@@sharmamuneet i am not degrading trk 502X nor telling positive about versys bro just normal analysis. Can chinese engine be really reliable,have you seen any video or review or any of benelli crossing 1 lakh kms and more over we should boycott some country products. We have many japanese engines which cross even 2 lakh kms this is my point. I test rode trk502. Anyhow it was not in my list but just gone for test ride. I dont feel like paying 6 lakhs for the engine which starts to vibrates as soon it vibrates as soon as i cross 100kmph. Benelli doesnt have resale value as compare to japanese bikes
Don't ever shoot your video with such dirty sandals and chaddi. I know you said don't mind. But, don't repeat that. It was disgusting to watch. Take this as a feedback only for this video.
I own 502x, it's a wonderful machine and there are lot of myths about it's height, weight and performance. Never felt underpowered even with pillion on steep climbs, once u cross 10km per hour speed, it feels as nimble as any bike, yes height can be a problem for medium size riders. Other than that, bike is a treat to ride and has tons of street presence. No other 500cc bike gives u the kind of comfort on long tours. God bless
very well said !!
How many kms have you covered? Heard that service is very expensive and parts cost are too high (example chain sprocket replacement cost itself is around 20k , front brake pads are around 12000). One of my close friend wants to decide between Ninja 650 and TRK 502.
One othe most down to earth presentation. Good show lad..
Thank you 🙏
Good review. Just did my first service (1000km) on my TRK502. Cost about 45usd. Oil 25usd, oil filter 15usd, labour 0.5usd. Nothing else was changed. Riding experience has been good so far but am yet to take a long road trip.
A little more power would have helped the TRK probably 650cc but it's still a good bike. The on road tire are terrible incase you go off road on a wet day.....the 502 is designed to stay on paved roads but 502x is not available in our country so I settled for the 502. Am planning to change to off-road tires to enable me venture out more confidently.
So far so good though.
well said !! one of the best pocket friendly bike. you may also consider dual purpose tires !
Suuperrb loaded infm u had provided Bro..Thankzz a lot nd very calm nd soft video,loved it😊🤗
means a lot !! thank you bro !
Neat description. Ek dum shanti se you have explained and addressed the queries you have recieved. Thank you for the video.
thank you brother !!
Nice job on video. Can you comment on riding with passenger; their comfort, handling, etc.?
thank you !! riding with pillion was at ease, no lack of power observed, handing, comfort too was good. In fact with pillion I observed that handling was good considering the weight it adds which increases more stability on highway rides.
What do you think about its spoke wheels and tube tyres?? Did you face any problems with puncture or do you have any solution for this??
spoke or alloy wheels either of these are good. just that for 502x fixing a puncture is tedious, so far I haven't faced any problems. there are many options available in market for tubeless conversion, but then the best solution is to learn on how to fix the puncture. otherwise 502x is perfect.
@@rideatease Great job the review brother, am actually gonna buy one tomorow-the 502x. About the options in market for tubeless conversion, can you please provide a lil more info on that or guide me on it. Thanks!
@@kalyanyachamaneni thank you bro ! well there are many options for tubeless conversion like outex, formulax and many more of which outex seems to be working fine but it's pricy. The best solution is to carry a spare tube (during long travels) and learn on how to fix a puncture.
Fantastic review. Thank you! You really can't beat the price and value of the 502x. I'm really looking seriously at grabbing one. Are there any must have modifications or anything you plan to modify on your 502x?
the bike comes with almost everything, based on preference one can opt for changing :
- changing headlights (the stock ones are not upto the mark for night rides)
- upper side guards (to protect side panels)
- side stand foot crutch extension pad
- headlight guard (the grill one)
Thank you for the information
your welcome !!
502x or g310 gs which is good for me
Nice round up.. Tell us about the tyres.. tubeless or tubed? Also, how is the stock head light... And the cost of company provided panniers??
hi there !! 502 is tube and 502X is tubeless, there seems to be a bit of issue with tyre wear and tear only on the right side of 502 the cause is not known yet, but otherwise I feel much comfortable with the tyres. Stock headlight is pathetic, one has to opt. for AUX lamp for night travels/rides. Benelli Panniers and topbox are way too expensive 80-85k
@@rideatease thanks for the prompt revert👍🙏
Bro did u notice better engine refinement and top end better performance after 1000kms or 1st service. Since Im in run in period at about 400kms occasionally I ll go till 5k rpm and iam experiencing a little bit of vibration. So after 1st service will it get better?
hi bro, buzziness do kick in at 6k or 6.5 rpm and to be honest I do not remember the effectiveness after 1st service. But then after every service I feel the bike much smoother (to a certain km)
@@rideatease k bro..
Great informative video, thank you.
Very precise review and all that one needs to know. Planning to buy but confused between 502 and 502x. While the former is cheaper but has rear tyre issue and x is expensive but still has tube in tyres which is a pain in case of a puncture.
thank you brother ! yeah there is an issue with rear tyre for 502, but heard this issue is with some 502 and not all. For X puncture is an head ache and the best solution is to learn on how to fix the puncture.
I am looking to buy an adv bike but i am having tough time in choosing between himalyan and benelli. KTM is not in my preference since i am quite heavy in weight and have a heaight of 6.1 so i am looking for heavier vehicle. Since i am heavy i am concerned about power to weight ratio of these bikes. I am also factorig that i amnot a very regular road trip person so maybe 5-6 long tripsthrough out the year is something i do. The most important factor is the price , benelli i 4 lakhs expensive than a himalyan. I know there are differences in engine and few other features but do you think that spending extra 4 lakhs is worth it?
considering your height TRK 502x will not be a problem at all and with regards to your road trips 5-6 times it's a decent one (I believe these will be longer trips). Talking about the price point we cannot really compare Himalayan with TRK, since it has to deal with power, quality, torque, bhp, road presence etc. etc. I could suggest you go for a test ride and you will get a clear vision on what's best for you. thanks !!
How many kms have you covered till now ? Heard that service is very expensive and parts cost are too high (example chain sprocket replacement cost itself is around 20k , front brake pads are around 12000). One of my close friend wants to decide between Ninja 650 and TRK 502.
hi there ! till date I have covered 12k Kms and I completed 3 services and the average cost was 7k each (you can check the vlogs) chain sprocket it's around 13-15k which is kinda similar in this segment of bikes, front brake pads EBC (after market brake pads and good one) is 2.8k(pair) you can check bikenbiker website for the cost. All in all I think the parts and service cost are similar under these categories of bikes. Ninja 650 is a sports tourer whereas TRK is an adv tourer, so your friend can consider his/her requirement before opting for any of these.
@@rideatease Thanks for your time. He doesn't differentiate between sports or adv 😂. He just needs a bike which is big bike feel and affordable maintenance. Most importantly easy to ride in city ( very occasional touring). We did test ride both the bikes . Ninja is very nimble in city including gear ratio. He felt good with trk also. He doesn't have much knowledge on the bikes. He just likes whichever he feels comfortable to ride. Even you get brake pads and DID Chain , JT sprockets in Motousher
aah I see, yeah Motousher is also a great site for TRK accessories shopping 🛒
@@rideatease as per sep 2021 on road price bengaluru, its 6.5 for trk and 7.05 for trkx. Which one is more comfortable for city and highway rides ?( Trkx 19/17 wheel combination might be good soft off roader)
@@JC-nx5xx comfort wise both are absolutely good no doubt, just that in X which comes with tube is a major headache for any punctures
I really want to buy this bike 2021 model 502x. I just wanted to know the yearly expense (service cost, insurance etc). What is the gap between services? It would be very much helpful.
6 months or 6000kms. Normal servicing about 7 to 8k per service.
Bro, from where did you bought this extra small windshield which you have plugged on top of the stock windshield? Appreciate if you can share the link.
in Amazon just type as 'Motorcycle windshield extension' and you will see many options. I got mine on 26aug2019 for 1462INR. and it seems it is not available at the moment in Amazon. Thanks !
@@rideatease Thanks Bro
What about the availability of parts of Benelli in India? Is it improving or not? Reply, please
waiting period is high to get the parts, still needs improvement !!
Which is better 502 or 502x
Very nice presentation 😀 ❤️ what is the fuel efficiency your are getting exactly now
I haven't checked yet, but will let you know..
Good video to start the day❤️❤️❤️
Hi sir , do the pillion feel heat because of the raised exhaust?? Pls reply
no not at all
Is this bike feel unpowered? Hows about the low mid and top end? Can we use night eye in head lamp?
in paper it may seem underpowered but in real situation it provides justice to what it has, sweet spot is 70-80. I am sorry for head lamp replacement I have no idea but what I heard is if there is a need for replacement then the headlamp cover (the inside packing ones) needs customisation and wire warrenty issues may rise.
@@rideatease thank you..
@KRaj ... TRK comes with default auxiliary buttons on handle bar, which can be used for aux lights or other spares. Not only this looks clean but doesn’t void your warranty* either. If you have a TRK, reach out to nearest service center and get aux light set up rather than changing headlamp.
Is the weight has any issue. I'm 5 ft 4 inch should i buy?
may be little tricky with the X variant but 502 should not be a problem also get a test drive done.
still you need to cover the cost for service 2, 4 and 6 th, an what parts need to be change in these services, thx
absolutely yes, when the service due arrives will share those info.
Does the silencer cause heating issues to pillion?
no issues for pillion
@@rideatease thanks. Will purchase this bike then
I own a re Thunderbird 350 and it weighs about 195kgs and I'm comfortable and don't feel it's weight even in city traffic. So will the trk 502 be comfortable for me.
an addition of 50kg does matter, all I could recommend is to get a test ride..
Hi good evening,
Wishing you a very happy diwali.
I've booked the Trk-X in Bangalore a month ago. Even though getting double mindedness regarding the quality and reliability/ after sales service etc.
Bro, can you please share your overall experience regarding the quality?
any major issues notices?
I don't like the GS310, versays and v Storm are out of my reach.
Can you recommend Trk-X will be a right choice?
I'm 5.2 n I own a TB350 and a Karizma R
The Longford showroom don't have a TRK X to offer a test ride.
Is there any chance to get one on rent for a day?
Please advise.
Is ur bike swing arm defective … ?? Common problem heard … rear tyre gets worn out from one side ??? Plz reply
hi, swing arm looks good. the rear tyre thing - that had a problem with the 502 model because of the exhaust is near to the tyre, well the actual cause is not yet known...
502x is it tubeless tire in spoke wheels. I know that 502 is alloy wheel and tubeless, but 502x is tubeless tire with spoke wheel or tube tire
hi bro ! it's a tubeless tire..
@@rideatease thank u
Hii....can you please guide me on the top box that you have put on the bike
hi there, that's Orange candy top box it's a glass fibre material. overall it's a good top box but the only problem is it cannot be attached or detached like the regular ones. It has to be fixed with screws and nuts, so need to carry tools and put extra efforts to remove and again fix the same.
hope this helps !
🤠👌
which is the top box you are using
it's Orange candy !
Is it tubeless or tube type
it is tube type
Nice bro
How much is its on road price
back in 2019 it was 6.5 in Hyderabad
Sir is it tube tyre or les
it's tube !
Please tell about headlight visibility!
it's not that great, AUX lights are recommended !!
@@rideatease thanks bro
Good job
thank you !
What mileage it give in city and highway
there were many such requests and before I implemented lockdown started, hoping to test and release the info soon. thanks !!
Mileage bro per litter
I am 5'9" ....will this be managable
absolutely yes, just that it is highly recommended to go for a test drive to have more of a practical experience
The height also matters on the weight of the rider.
Good one
Higher maintenance cost than versys 650 and even if it is equal it will be higher as it is a chinese machine rather than design
yeah it is a Chinese machine, but haven't observed any major concerns. maintenance wise too it is good, it is comfy (both rider and pillion), enough power at least for me and I have experienced it's full potential and whatever brand of bikes we opt there will be some or the other issues. overall a good budget friendly bike and a starter adv tourer.
@SachinDeshpande Versys 650 is one smooth machine; No doubt about that & also power to weight ratio is much better. You are right, even service cost is less or equivalent to TRK.
Let me share what difference I feel both makes on road.
You save a lakh or two when you buy TRkX.
Road presence is better on TRK than Versys.
Pillion comfort is better on TRK.
Spoked wheel & 19 inch front makes it better on off-road.
So if one here have not restrictions on budget, buy Suzuki V Strom 650.
@@sharmamuneet i am not degrading trk 502X nor telling positive about versys bro just normal analysis. Can chinese engine be really reliable,have you seen any video or review or any of benelli crossing 1 lakh kms and more over we should boycott some country products. We have many japanese engines which cross even 2 lakh kms this is my point. I test rode trk502. Anyhow it was not in my list but just gone for test ride. I dont feel like paying 6 lakhs for the engine which starts to vibrates as soon it vibrates as soon as i cross 100kmph. Benelli doesnt have resale value as compare to japanese bikes
@@sharmamuneet anyhow bro happy riding i respect each and every bike and choice of bike is personal preference. Happy and safe riding.
@@sharmamuneet my first service was only 4500
Please speak loud bro
I'm 5.5 bro
I think it may be little difficult, may be just may be 502 will be manageable, you can test ride for confirmation.
Don't ever shoot your video with such dirty sandals and chaddi. I know you said don't mind. But, don't repeat that. It was disgusting to watch. Take this as a feedback only for this video.
sure thing, noted !! thanks
@@rideatease thank you for listening
If that's all you have to say at the end of a nice video, you need a little more compassion
@@VM-1964 people who will accept feedback will grow in their life to a much better position, if they don't listen then they'll become like you
@@robo1989 You have well demonstrated your own reaction to feedback. Do work on yourself and best wishes
Does 502 X comes with tubeless tyres?
it's tube tyres !
@@rideatease ok thanks