It seems like you got a good deal. We all know people pay extra for a bmw badge or Ducati badge and other brands are good. I'm looking forward to seeing you and your wife tour. You have great chemistry, and she's hilarious.
The TRK is still made in Italy,although it uses many Chinese parts that are shipped over, and it's Italys biggest selling bike... Still! They are well speced and to my knowledge have a very good reliability record. It's hard to get your head round when your sat on it, that this is a bike with all it has for under £6000. It rides and feels more like a 14k bike. Looking forward to more on this one 👍🍻
@@stevedriver1376 Na its fine rock it mate no problem. I could be wrong but I'm 98% sure from my deep research that these bikes and still put together in Italy using some parts shipped from China. Its one of the only bikes left in the Bennelli range still made in Italy.
Nice one WSM, that was out of left field for sure but what a bargain £3k with all those extras. Hope she brings you fun and adventure and looking forward to future vlogs
Thanks Mark, I've completed 500 miles already this weekend and she's been pretty darn good at them. Load of miles coming up too with some European trips 👍
Bought one in 2019 new paid 5500 for it. Over thirty thousand miles on it and it hasn’t missed a beat.gone through 4 winters and build quality has held up.
That's awesome Melvin, I've been really impressed so far with every aspect of the bike (except the gearing which I've altered with a smaller rear sprocket). Got a trip to Belgium coming up which I'm buzzing for and have no doubts the bike will be the star of the show 👍
Marvellous 😊 Ive been trying to get on a TRK for ages but haven’t found a demo. It’s high on my list of winter bikes for sure😊 Cant wait to see your future videos😊 Brilliant😊
If you ever fancy a trip to the south west you're welcome to have a go buddy, I think most people would be surprised how good the build quality is on these bikes now 😁👌
TEMU commercial came on prior to this video. You said WISH. They didn't listen to you very well. Most important thing is if you are happy. I have never seen the brand here in America, and guessing we won't for a while. Or I live under a rock. It does look nice. And for 3k, nice! Looking forward to the future movies "MJ" stars in!
Ah youtube had the perfect opportunity to throw a commercial tie in and failed miserably 🤣🤣 Might be a while before you guys let Chinese bikes into the country 😎👍
I can't wait Dave, sadly not there long enough to do the whole island but thos os only a taster and next year we will be doing the full shilling, copper Coast and wild Atlantic way 🍀👍
Just catching up- sad to see the VTR's gone but looking forward to your new adventures. As to why I follow: you seem like someone I'd be happy to ride with and have a beer with after. Keep it up and stay safe out there.
I just don't think I would feel overly confident in trying to pass anything on a Motorway, Two up, and luggage fullly loaded on One of these! I guess realistically it owes you £4500 taking the VTR into account, so lot of bike for the money maybe, but SHAD luggage is damn ugly, would be nice with a colour coded set, but for the money, to pootle around the UK over a long weekend.... yeah why not 😁
That's what I've got it for, gonna a lot more practical than the sportster for touring and the luggage does what it's supposed to, I think it looks better than most of the silver ammo crates that people have fitted just because they think it makes them look like ewan macgregor when they pop to the shops for a paper 🤣
I came to you for the Firestorm, but have come to enjoy your musings. The Benelli is not a bike I am familiar with, or even aware of, but looking forward to hearing more.
Thanks byron, have 2 overseas tours booked for August already and just back from a brilliant camping trip. She's not a fast bike, but she works hard and rides like a dream 😁👍
Happy new bike day! I always say, that if a bike works for you in whatever way you need it to, it's the right bike for you. And at that kinda money, a no brainier. Enjoy and stay safe
🤣 not sure I'm at that level yet, and the dealer I bought it from fitted new road tyres but you never know, if I fit some 50/50 tyres next it's a definite possibility 👍
I'm a bit surprised but that isn't a bad thing. You have kept your investment down alomg with your expectations . Mentally I would it is all looking up and I look forward to hearing about this bike and your tours.
I think you might be the only person I sub to who has a TRK502X Phil, so that itself is an achievement mate & nice to see something different! 👍😎 Oh & can I assume this is your first MC with a gear display yeah? 🤔😉👍
Congratulations on the bike. Bought for the right reasons, to see places with your other half. For that price, it's an absolute bargain. Don't blame you for heading to Ireland, Saddlebags has done an amazing job of showcasing the beautiful landscapes there.
Congratulations on your new bike and it's good to hear you are so enthused about it 👍😀 Looks wise it doesn't do it for me but then neither did the KTM 890 Adventure R which I now own. How it makes you feel is more important and it's certainly very well spec'd. You chose the ideal spot to display it too us, I'm sure many a biker/Moto café would love those old pumps. I look forwards to yourself, your wife and MJ's adventures 😮👍😀
Thanks Michael, I don't know why those pumps haven't been bought yet either. Been there on the grounds of a house in the middle of knowhere. I'd love to jave one parked outside my garage at home 😍👍
Just sold my TRK502 on a 21 plate with 3200 miles led spot lamps and is up for sale at about 3650 quid, traded it in on a new TRK702X, loved the 502 but found at higher speeds reved too high, the 702 a vast improvement with 70 hp, it also came with full luggage system FOC as a launch offer. Hope you enjoy the 502 as much as i did but power to weight let it down a bit.
I am loving the 502 Adrian, I know what you mean about the high revs at cruising speed, I changed the rear sprocket which has helped. We've already been 2up fully loaded to Belgium and the west coast of Ireland and its been brilliant (apart from planning overtakes well in advance) but I'd be really interested your opinions on the 702 as currently I'm torn between trading up next year to the 702 or an older multistrada?
@@wsmv I loved mine to brilliant touring and comfort was excellent, I only picked my 702 up on the 21 of October and have only managed about 150 miles so far due to the lovely weather 😂, I would say for the price the X being 7099 including OTR absolute bargain, tft screen, phone calls connected and the app for it has google maps displayed on full screen for navigation but not as good as my Garmin XT, the new 702 has is brilliant so far would highly recommend one, I changed the 502 because we are doing a tour of the Swiss Alps next year which will take about 15 days round trip, I would say save your money and order a new 702, next stock due in March next year as all the bikes have been sold, I was told by the dealer I got the last one. By the way I’m based in Mark just down the road from W-S-M and was a regular at Scallys run by Dawn!
@adrianharris3758 awesome mate, sadly scallys is now fancy hipster wine bar for the young 🤦♂️ Be nice to see the 702 in the flesh as there are none left in dealers and weston motorcycles (old hillmans and morses) aren't getting one in any time soon 😔
They told me March next year when contacted them, got mine from Poole Moto, yep Scallys long gone, but I left Uk 08 and returned back in July after 15 yrs in NZ how things have changed since I’ve been away, if you would like to see it let me know
It doesn't have a little lion on the front mudguard 😢 but it is red😊 . How about Zingaro, Italian for gypsy traveller? No? Ah well then. This will be fun, I look forward to it.
Thanks lily, I do like the name and quite accurate 🤣 I don't think I'm intelligent to carry a name like that off though, definitely the sort of name itchy boots would use. My idea of MJ is from spiderman so you can see how childish I am 🤣🤣
Good morning good morning good morning! Fairplay. Sad to see the vtr go, being an owner myself, but..... i really really like MJ! At 53, i have myself been tempted to change after a go on a vstrom, but your is so pretty!! Keep up the good work, stay safe.
Ahh man, it's definitely a different direction for the channel, but one that I'm glad you're happy with. I've the Benelli 502C which I assume is the same engine used in this TRK, I was mighty impressed with it, had enough get and go to keep the rider moving, will be interesting to see how this bike holds up. Some high praise comparing elements to the Ducati Monster. £3k is really not bad at all really. I bet the other half is happy with the purchase, I hope it serves you both well for touring. I still miss the VTR, but I'm excited to see the touring videos that are now possible because of this bike.
Already done a camping trip down to Bognor Regis on the weekend, it's not fast but it's fun and comfortable which will hopefully do the two of us for a bit of touring 😁👍
Morning WSM MJ good name short for Mr J 😃 A friend of mine just changed his for a Himalayan because he kept dropping his. But he never stops saying how great it was he is loving the Himalayan but yes he’s dropping the Himalayan now good old Dave 😃👍
🤣🤣 poor old dave, I can understand, it's a heavy bike which surprised me. Heavier than my sportster and weight is high up that makes it a handful if it catches you off balance. Not a bad trade to a himmy thought, awesome bikes 👍
Don't slag yourself off, Weston. You make very interesting vids as your viewing stats will no doubt show. When Benelli was still 100% Italian they made some cracking machines like the Sei 6 cylinder range. As ER says they are still designed and made in Italy despite being Chinese owned. A bit like Moto Morini and Pirelli.
Yeah I love the original Benellis, absolute stunners. I know the development isn't what it used to be but if the bikes coming out are this good with Chinese backing then I'm happy. Thanks Jim, kind comments are always very much appreciated 👍
Wow, a Benelli TRK502, I certainly wasn't expecting that. In fact I hadn't even heard of it and had to do a google. It certainly looks comfy though the styling is something of an acquired taste. Anyway, I look forward to your future vids.👍
Thanks bud, yeah I think they've tried to take the best bits from the multistrada and GS, and actually haven't done too bad a job of you like that style of bike. It'll never touch either of them but it does a good job of pretending 🤣
4:52 I too was, and am surprised at how comfortable my ADV bike is in the corners, even now, with aggressive tires, I feel like I can take the twistys extremely well!!
While i personally dont like that style of bike, i can say i enjoy watching people enjoy an aspect of riding i dont partake in. I do like most of the benelli lineup, having good looking bikes without paying through the nose is a win win.
You are 100% right, I know most of their line up is a copy of a premium brand but the fact someone can buy a nearly new bike for such little money that looks so good is a win for me 👍
Happy New Bike Day, like the looks of the TRK, do not know much about the brand or model, great price for a lot of bike. Most of the bikes i like are either too heavy or too tall and most probably the trk is one of them, although the price is very affordable. Enjoy the touring on the new bike in your life
Nice one mate that's a lovely looking bike and a lot for the money .I Agree you need comfort if going touring or camping or both. Might see you at the ABR Festival next year now you got the bike to do it. Have got my tickets already be my first time. Enjoy the bike and look forward to seeing your adventures on it.
I remember seeing one in the flesh not long after it came out. Was unsure about it at the time. That was the when I had the old CB. Be interesting to ride one back to back with a CB. 47bhp parrel twin is a rock steady engine for touring
Mate I've just done a 500 mile motocamping weekend on it (yes I know me camping 🤣) and it didnt miss a beat. I was out with GS's and tigers and it was only on faster overtaking maneuvers that you could see what it's missing. Everything else it did with ease 👍
I know mate, I'd planned a sound off with lipgloss Helmets and hims TL1000 too, perhaps I had to get rid of it because I knew I'd lose against you both 🤣🤣
WOW! How cool is that! Great choice. Best selling bike in Italy for a couple of year on the trot... may still be. To add to your touring list may I add the Creiff Cloverleaf and the NC500 with added Cairngorms. Looking forward to hopefully seeing the bike in the flesh sometime. Also, I was on the Mendips on the same day you shot this. Based on the cycling event that was going on, we must have missed each other by minutes.
I saw loads of cyclists, I obviously picked the wrong day to get some open road 🤣🤣 Really pleased with it so far, currently motocamping in Bognor Regis with it 😎👍🏕
@@wsmv Yeah there was some sort of event going on, don't know what. Where you turned right towards Yoxter I went straight on past Castle of Comforts and straight over the crossroads. There was a motorcycle lead out and three people with stop signs closing the roads temporarily. It all looked very well marshalled and professional. Motocamping! Amazing. Just my cuppa tea. I hope you are dodging the 'weather', it's been pouring with rain on an off here.
Hi Ian, really glad you said that, I've just done a 500 mile motocamping weekend and loved it, absolutely awesome bike. I may have to alter the sprockets though to lower the motorway cruising RPM 👍
I thought about that. I brought him new 5 months ago and I've done 4500k on him. I've decided to leave him stock. I have added a atlas throttle lock which is brilliant. I changed the sprocket on my classic 500 and lost the torque in top gear but less stress at 100k. I'm thinking what would I gain from doing that to the TRK. At the moment on the mountain passes I don't have to go hunting for gears but I probably would If I changed the sprocket. Just a thought m8
@iantownsend17 I am nervous about how the different reat sprocket will effect the torque, but I've noticed at 60-70 mph it coming to the end of the power band, so in theory lowering the rev slightly at that speed will offer me slightly more overtaking potential if I need it. Who knows, but I will let you know. Gonna do some googling on the atlas throttle lock now, cheers Ian 🍻
Curve ball, great choice. Agree with all the self deprecating comments 😜😂😋 only joking. The futures bright, the futures Chindian made .. looking forward to your new adventures. And let's be honest, sports bikes look nice and go like the clappers, but the ball busting, spine crumbling, wrist collapsing, collarbone snapping ergonomics are better suited to younger folk 😇😇
Nice one bud. I reviewed the 502c, same engine, didn't review the 502x, as I didn't feel comfortable on the bike. It was too tall and felt very heavy to me. As you're a bit taller, obviosly it suits you better. Really nice bike, I know the engine is sweet, enjoy your new adventures
Thanks Grumps, I watched your review when I was interested in the bike because its the same engine accross the brand, been really impressed so far. Time will tell 😎👍
@@wsmv world was in a bad place back in covid era which might have explained things! Honda not in a good place right now, had a front wheel 'incident' and still waiting for parts 6 weeks later
I think it's a competitor to my new machine really. Sounds like you bought it for the same reasons too. It'll be very interesting to see how you get on with it. £3K? Good deal! A little request. Could you show how you mounted the phone please? Looking for a solution for mine. MJ? Isn't that Spiderman's girlfriend?
Yep spidermans girl friend 👌 you got in 1 mate, my favourite comic as a kid and still is now 🕷 I have a plan to do a video on the phone mount because I've made a "quadlock" style sat nav for pennies instead of the fortune the originals cost 👍
I have an old mobile phone with Google maps, I bought a cheap sim card that means the maps are live time while I ride, the phone is water proof but won't charge if there is water in the port so does cause a few problems on long journeys in heavy rain 😞
Made in China? Lol. The majority of the parts are made by the largest industrial manufacturer in China. Their factory is the size of a city. They own the Benelli name, the parts are shipped to Italy where the bikes are assembled in Pegaso. It's designed by Benelli. They are fantastic bikes, and a lot of owners have downsized from 1000+cc bikes. Agree about the handling, best I have owned, and super comfy. EBC brakes finish it off. Very economical, cheap parts, brilliant weather protection, I can't fault mine.
I have no complaints, and the comments about it being Chinese owned were more to say we should open our eyes to these lower priced alternatives. The bigger benellis are all quality controlled in Italy and the finished product is superb. The small benellis are not so lucky and get quality controlled by steve wonder in Beijing ☹️
Hiya, can you share how you charge your phone on the go and in the rain please. I have exact same model and just plug into the USB charger but obviously not in wet weather!
Pretty much the same Craig, if its raining I closed the cover and just let it ride the battery of the phone. The trouble is once water gets into the phone charge port it won't take any power until its dry, so just turn the screen on and off when you need to if you're doing a long trip. I've seen some people keep it plugged in but use blutak to cover the port and seal the lead but I haven't done that 👍
You're on a bike and it's not a V-twin. The world's gone off its axis! So... you decided not to do Bruges on the Harley? I'm curious to see how it handles and performs two up. Unfortunately in Italy they don't use the letter J so it'll be hard to come up with an Italian name using MJ... But you could go Ali-G and call it "My Julie" 😂😂😂
🤣🤣 me Julie 👍 Yeah I'm as interested on how it copes as you are, the power is very similar to the harley just the torque delivery is clearly not the same. Its really smooth though however I may change the sprockets to lower the rpm at motorway speed 👍
Hi been watching your channel and think its great wanted to ask how's the benelli. sat on one at nec bike shop and thought thats comfortable for my 6.4 frame. have you had issues with the bike since owning it i ride a triumph America and a xjr1300. and am thinking of test riding one
I would serious recommend giving it a test Matthew, I'm 6ft and find the trk really comfortable over distance (done Belgium and Ireland 2up both over a weekend. I had the givi touring screen fitted and could ride at 75mph on the motorway with my visor up. Being 6'4" it would definitely need testing just to make sure the leg bend ist too tight for you, but I had no issues. Thanks for supporting the channel, I really appreciate it and hope I can keep you entertained 😁👍
How is it with two up and luggage with overtaking and everyday use i like the looks and drove onw just a bit underpowered maybe i need some timw more on the bikw
Luggage and 2up isn't a problem as long as you're not in a rush, happily sit at 65mph. I think it will feel underpowered if you're dropping down in cc's but actually it's quite capable. I'll get a decent review done when I've ridden a few more miles 👍
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Hi, I think I answered this in a different comment you sent over, I can get 65mpg on a sedate motorway run 2up, but a genuine 55mpg average. Its really good on fuel and the tank has a 250 - 300 mile range 👍
Brilliant, rode back from Belgium at night last night and the illumination is excellent, I don't have the later model which has back-lit controls though unfortunately 👍
Brilliant! The benelli's are amazing looking. Your wish comments remind me of the jap c*ap comments I fended off at the start of the 90s. I look forward to a review, they are good to watch as you have mentioned some are wishy washy reviews. We've been seriously looking at the Benelli TNT as in a few years it'll be an option for my sassy teen (daughter). Hope you enjoy your travels! The ride Fishguard is pretty. You'll be touring Wales soon. 😊 Love the colour, I really like the brushed red on a lot of bikes. Ride safe, enjoy your new bike!
Thanks LJR, I've been really impressed so far, been motocamping this weekend and already covered 500 miles. It's a superb ride, you can see where its lacking but you really have to look hard. I think my daughter will be doing her test in the next 12 months and I'd ne happy if she wanted a Benelli 502 (Ducati Diavel copy) because the build quality is so much better than I expected. I know what you mean about the jap cr4p comments, it pure jealousy because the make things better and cheaper than the bike they are emulating and that scares them. Chinese bikes are nearly there I think and a fraction of the price of the European bikes that copy 👍
@@wsmv sounds like a great buy and bike, for that price you really can't go wrong. It'll have better speed for motorway than a himi and the set up is already there. The add ons must add up to half the bikes value. Definitely do a couple of review videos. My vulcan s one is my most watched and I have no idea what I'm doing. 🤣 As for voices, I don't find yours bad! I have in the past turned channels off for voices and I'm sure some would mine. 🤣 you tube and the world is big enough for us all. I look forward to your adventures. I've not had a passport for 20 years so enjoy foreign moto vlogs. But the UK has a lot to offer too. Ride safe,
Sorry to go on but paid £3,350 for mine 2022 with just on 1000 miles on the clock full luggage oxford heated grips electric Scott oiler in as new condition what more do you want or even expect ???????????????????????????????
You cannot beat the value for money on these bikes, and the smiles per £ are where the real value is. After coming back from our Belgium trip we booked a trip to Ireland straight away because we had so much fun. 😁
Well let me say this been riding since the age of 6 years old ridden all sorts but now at 71 need a a bike that lets me be comfortable but still gives me a bit of fun had a G.S. what a rip off that was £120 per hour service charge parts costing a fortune !!!!One very very very very overrated bit of kit !! Do not listen to G.S. owners they are over paid individuals that tend to like the name and go by the up and down south west etc like film stars who probably not only had a film crew but a complete B.M.W. re build kit because if mine was anything to go by you will need one !! This bike on the other hand be it Chinese or not has proven to be one of the best bikes I have ever had unless we are talking sports bikes that is ??? But that's a little on the side line these bikes are a great great buy at the price if you do not get what I am saying at least go and have a look you will then see what I and most say ????????? Up to you but foolish if you do not go and try one
I totally agree, as soon as I rode the trk it surprised me with the quality of the build and the ride, in fact the suspension and handling was so confidence inspiring it was the best setup I've ridden of any bike except the ducati monster, and it comes a very close second. People who reject these bikes purely because they are "chinese" are truly missing out 👍
Netflix in this case is 100% better trust me because if she does not take to you at the end of the night you have not paid a fortune to spend a few hours with that lovely lady or man which ever it might be !!!!!!!!!!!!
Whats a premium bike please tell me ??? Well I can telly you its a bike with the same bits but a badge that says I am premium I am an expensive bike made by the same folk but I have the badge just like the old Skoda days and now Volkswagen but probably better made than Volkswagen but what do the idiots buy yep Volkswagen or B.M.W. or Porsche just by the name Honda make a great bike but is it worth 8/9/10 K more probably not ???
I have a harley sportster and a ducati multistrada, both are less reliable than a Honda or yamaha, but both also have the premium bike tax on everything that has the name on it 😔 No such problem with the benelli, which is one of the best bikes I've ever owned. The only reason I changed it to the multistrada is because I felt the 2up ride down to Italy and back might be a bit much for the little 500, but I miss the ease and quality of the trk every day 😢
I can tell the feeling cause i got the same bike and I am loving it!!!
Amazing bikes, worth every penny and more. And gave me the adventure bug 😁
@@wsmv same here and agree sod of the G.S. over priced pile of crap !!!
It seems like you got a good deal. We all know people pay extra for a bmw badge or Ducati badge and other brands are good.
I'm looking forward to seeing you and your wife tour. You have great chemistry, and she's hilarious.
Finally we'll have someone good looking, talented and knowledgeable on this channel 🎉🎉🎉
But will she have to change her social medias from "Harley Girl" to "Benelli Babe"? 😂
🤣🤣 love this, she's a harley girl at heart, but you're right she's definitely more intelligent and far better looking than me 🤣🤣
The TRK is still made in Italy,although it uses many Chinese parts that are shipped over, and it's Italys biggest selling bike... Still!
They are well speced and to my knowledge have a very good reliability record.
It's hard to get your head round when your sat on it, that this is a bike with all it has for under £6000. It rides and feels more like a 14k bike.
Looking forward to more on this one 👍🍻
Great to hear
Thanks ER, I've been impressed so far, and glad to hear they are still made in Italy.... although now I'm worried about the electrics 🤣🤣 🇮🇹
@@wsmv don't worry, my spelt checker is been in Italy and I've never ending story had any issues.
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@@stevedriver1376 Na its fine rock it mate no problem. I could be wrong but I'm 98% sure from my deep research that these bikes and still put together in Italy using some parts shipped from China. Its one of the only bikes left in the Bennelli range still made in Italy.
Nice one WSM, that was out of left field for sure but what a bargain £3k with all those extras. Hope she brings you fun and adventure and looking forward to future vlogs
Thanks Mark, I've completed 500 miles already this weekend and she's been pretty darn good at them.
Load of miles coming up too with some European trips 👍
Stick some knobblys on it and take it green laning 😎 it's just a big Sinnis Terrain anyway
Absolutely mate, I might do for the winter, if I can get some spoked wheels from the TRK502 X I will swap them over to get some gravel car parks in 🤣🤣
@@wsmv you'll be fine with your cast wheels 😊
Bought one in 2019 new paid 5500 for it. Over thirty thousand miles on it and it hasn’t missed a beat.gone through 4 winters and build quality has held up.
That's awesome Melvin, I've been really impressed so far with every aspect of the bike (except the gearing which I've altered with a smaller rear sprocket).
Got a trip to Belgium coming up which I'm buzzing for and have no doubts the bike will be the star of the show 👍
I wasn’t expecting that. It’ll be great for exploring further afield. Here’s to the future.
Absolutely, the sportster will do distance but the lack of luggage options makes it harder.
Gonna be racking the miles up this year 👍
Marvellous 😊 Ive been trying to get on a TRK for ages but haven’t found a demo. It’s high on my list of winter bikes for sure😊 Cant wait to see your future videos😊 Brilliant😊
If you ever fancy a trip to the south west you're welcome to have a go buddy, I think most people would be surprised how good the build quality is on these bikes now 😁👌
Congratulations on the new bike, looking forward to the next chapter of adventures for the channel 👍🏻
Thanks bud, I'm already loving it. 500 miles done and lots more over the next month 👍
TEMU commercial came on prior to this video. You said WISH. They didn't listen to you very well. Most important thing is if you are happy. I have never seen the brand here in America, and guessing we won't for a while. Or I live under a rock. It does look nice. And for 3k, nice! Looking forward to the future movies "MJ" stars in!
Ah youtube had the perfect opportunity to throw a commercial tie in and failed miserably 🤣🤣
Might be a while before you guys let Chinese bikes into the country 😎👍
Love all your uploads, and being irish, ill really b looking forward to ur tour over here, we really do have some great roads 👍
I can't wait Dave, sadly not there long enough to do the whole island but thos os only a taster and next year we will be doing the full shilling, copper Coast and wild Atlantic way 🍀👍
Just catching up- sad to see the VTR's gone but looking forward to your new adventures. As to why I follow: you seem like someone I'd be happy to ride with and have a beer with after. Keep it up and stay safe out there.
Thanks buddy, I'm always for a beer or coffee. Thanks for your support, let me know if you're in the area 😁👍
I just don't think I would feel overly confident in trying to pass anything on a Motorway, Two up, and luggage fullly loaded on One of these! I guess realistically it owes you £4500 taking the VTR into account, so lot of bike for the money maybe, but SHAD luggage is damn ugly, would be nice with a colour coded set, but for the money, to pootle around the UK over a long weekend.... yeah why not 😁
That's what I've got it for, gonna a lot more practical than the sportster for touring and the luggage does what it's supposed to, I think it looks better than most of the silver ammo crates that people have fitted just because they think it makes them look like ewan macgregor when they pop to the shops for a paper 🤣
I came to you for the Firestorm, but have come to enjoy your musings.
The Benelli is not a bike I am familiar with, or even aware of, but looking forward to hearing more.
Thanks Steve, that's awesome and really appreciated.
Hopefully the upcoming
Tours will be plenty interesting 👍
Ooh yes, smart move. Great value and endless opportunities !
360 crank too, methinks 🤔
Will be watching 👌🏻
The engine is so smooth it's hard to believe its a twin. It lacks a bit of torque at times but I have to remember it is only 500 cc 👍
Good looking bike - hope you have many enjoyable miles and adventures on it
Thanks byron, have 2 overseas tours booked for August already and just back from a brilliant camping trip.
She's not a fast bike, but she works hard and rides like a dream 😁👍
Happy new bike day!
I always say, that if a bike works for you in whatever way you need it to, it's the right bike for you. And at that kinda money, a no brainier. Enjoy and stay safe
Thanks buddy, I've been really pleased with it so far and it's gonna get properly tested soon 👍
Congrats on the new bike! Looks great, does the job, gotta love that!
Thanks John, hopefully get some interesting miles out of it 😎👍
Congratulations! Great bike and can't wait to see more 🎉🎉
Cheers buddy 👍
7:54 you know I’ll watch what you create, but I will say, some green laning would be fun!!
🤣 not sure I'm at that level yet, and the dealer I bought it from fitted new road tyres but you never know, if I fit some 50/50 tyres next it's a definite possibility 👍
@@wsmv oh the temptation will be far too strong to ignore for long! And it’s so worth it to go places other bikes shouldn’t….
I'm a bit surprised but that isn't a bad thing. You have kept your investment down alomg with your expectations . Mentally I would it is all looking up and I look forward to hearing about this bike and your tours.
Thanks bud, hope the upcoming tours will be interesting 😁👍
I think you might be the only person I sub to who has a TRK502X Phil, so that itself is an achievement mate & nice to see something different! 👍😎
Oh & can I assume this is your first MC with a gear display yeah? 🤔😉👍
🤣 it actually is the first, and I still try to pull away in 2nd 🤣🤣
Congratulations on the bike. Bought for the right reasons, to see places with your other half. For that price, it's an absolute bargain.
Don't blame you for heading to Ireland, Saddlebags has done an amazing job of showcasing the beautiful landscapes there.
Just watched part 4 this evening and it just gets better and better.
Thanks BM 😎👍
The bike looks fantastic for the money. Its a no brainer for that kind of cash. Good luck with future content.
Thanks bud, I'm loving the new bike and so much planned in the next few weeks 😎👍
Ideal Phil, all weather get you out kind of bike👍👍
Exactly David, that's the plan anyway 😁👍
Congratulations on your new bike and it's good to hear you are so enthused about it 👍😀 Looks wise it doesn't do it for me but then neither did the KTM 890 Adventure R which I now own. How it makes you feel is more important and it's certainly very well spec'd. You chose the ideal spot to display it too us, I'm sure many a biker/Moto café would love those old pumps. I look forwards to yourself, your wife and MJ's adventures 😮👍😀
Thanks Michael, I don't know why those pumps haven't been bought yet either. Been there on the grounds of a house in the middle of knowhere. I'd love to jave one parked outside my garage at home 😍👍
Congrats on the new steed mate, hope it brings you many smiles per mile! 🙂
Thanks bud, I've been out in the rain already, proper adventurer me 🤣🤣
@@wsmv ahh awesome stuff... Captain Cook has nothing on you! 😁
Just sold my TRK502 on a 21 plate with 3200 miles led spot lamps and is up for sale at about 3650 quid, traded it in on a new TRK702X, loved the 502 but found at higher speeds reved too high, the 702 a vast improvement with 70 hp, it also came with full luggage system FOC as a launch offer. Hope you enjoy the 502 as much as i did but power to weight let it down a bit.
I am loving the 502 Adrian, I know what you mean about the high revs at cruising speed, I changed the rear sprocket which has helped.
We've already been 2up fully loaded to Belgium and the west coast of Ireland and its been brilliant (apart from planning overtakes well in advance) but I'd be really interested your opinions on the 702 as currently I'm torn between trading up next year to the 702 or an older multistrada?
@@wsmv I loved mine to brilliant touring and comfort was excellent, I only picked my 702 up on the 21 of October and have only managed about 150 miles so far due to the lovely weather 😂, I would say for the price the X being 7099 including OTR absolute bargain, tft screen, phone calls connected and the app for it has google maps displayed on full screen for navigation but not as good as my Garmin XT, the new 702 has is brilliant so far would highly recommend one, I changed the 502 because we are doing a tour of the Swiss Alps next year which will take about 15 days round trip, I would say save your money and order a new 702, next stock due in March next year as all the bikes have been sold, I was told by the dealer I got the last one.
By the way I’m based in Mark just down the road from W-S-M and was a regular at Scallys run by Dawn!
@adrianharris3758 awesome mate, sadly scallys is now fancy hipster wine bar for the young 🤦♂️
Be nice to see the 702 in the flesh as there are none left in dealers and weston motorcycles (old hillmans and morses) aren't getting one in any time soon 😔
They told me March next year when contacted them, got mine from Poole Moto, yep Scallys long gone, but I left Uk 08 and returned back in July after 15 yrs in NZ how things have changed since I’ve been away, if you would like to see it let me know
@adrianharris3758 awesome thanks Adrian, I have to ask but why come back, I'm sure NZ has a much better way of life 🤔
It doesn't have a little lion on the front mudguard 😢 but it is red😊 . How about Zingaro, Italian for gypsy traveller? No? Ah well then. This will be fun, I look forward to it.
Thanks lily, I do like the name and quite accurate 🤣
I don't think I'm intelligent to carry a name like that off though, definitely the sort of name itchy boots would use.
My idea of MJ is from spiderman so you can see how childish I am 🤣🤣
Good morning good morning good morning! Fairplay. Sad to see the vtr go, being an owner myself, but..... i really really like MJ! At 53, i have myself been tempted to change after a go on a vstrom, but your is so pretty!!
Keep up the good work, stay safe.
Thanks buddy, the V strom was high on the list (love watching motoramblings on his) but when this deal came up it was too good to miss 👍
Ahh man, it's definitely a different direction for the channel, but one that I'm glad you're happy with.
I've the Benelli 502C which I assume is the same engine used in this TRK, I was mighty impressed with it, had enough get and go to keep the rider moving, will be interesting to see how this bike holds up.
Some high praise comparing elements to the Ducati Monster.
£3k is really not bad at all really.
I bet the other half is happy with the purchase, I hope it serves you both well for touring.
I still miss the VTR, but I'm excited to see the touring videos that are now possible because of this bike.
Already done a camping trip down to Bognor Regis on the weekend, it's not fast but it's fun and comfortable which will hopefully do the two of us for a bit of touring 😁👍
Blinking rippa bike for the money & fully loaded super deal many wicked adventures to be had .
Rolley :)
Thanks Rolley, got a couple of trips to Europe planned for August 👍
Morning WSM MJ good name short for Mr J 😃 A friend of mine just changed his for a Himalayan because he kept dropping his. But he never stops saying how great it was he is loving the Himalayan but yes he’s dropping the Himalayan now good old Dave 😃👍
🤣🤣 poor old dave,
I can understand, it's a heavy bike which surprised me. Heavier than my sportster and weight is high up that makes it a handful if it catches you off balance.
Not a bad trade to a himmy thought, awesome bikes 👍
Don't slag yourself off, Weston. You make very interesting vids as your viewing stats will no doubt show.
When Benelli was still 100% Italian they made some cracking machines like the Sei 6 cylinder range.
As ER says they are still designed and made in Italy despite being Chinese owned. A bit like Moto Morini and Pirelli.
Yeah I love the original Benellis, absolute stunners.
I know the development isn't what it used to be but if the bikes coming out are this good with Chinese backing then I'm happy.
Thanks Jim, kind comments are always very much appreciated 👍
Wow, a Benelli TRK502, I certainly wasn't expecting that. In fact I hadn't even heard of it and had to do a google. It certainly looks comfy though the styling is something of an acquired taste. Anyway, I look forward to your future vids.👍
Thanks bud, yeah I think they've tried to take the best bits from the multistrada and GS, and actually haven't done too bad a job of you like that style of bike. It'll never touch either of them but it does a good job of pretending 🤣
Looks a great bike mate you have to take a trip down here to Cornwall sometime
Absolutely, if saddlebags will stamp my passport on entry 🤣
4:52 I too was, and am surprised at how comfortable my ADV bike is in the corners, even now, with aggressive tires, I feel like I can take the twistys extremely well!!
Really surprised me, I thought it would bounce and wallow through corners
@@wsmv mine is about 450 pounds dry weight, but it feels solidly planted on pavement!!
While i personally dont like that style of bike, i can say i enjoy watching people enjoy an aspect of riding i dont partake in. I do like most of the benelli lineup, having good looking bikes without paying through the nose is a win win.
You are 100% right, I know most of their line up is a copy of a premium brand but the fact someone can buy a nearly new bike for such little money that looks so good is a win for me 👍
That looks like a nice bit of kit - I look forward to a review once you have some miles on it.
Thanks Ponkster, won't be too long either, just smashed a 500 mile weekend motocamping 😁👍
Happy New Bike Day, like the looks of the TRK, do not know much about the brand or model, great price for a lot of bike. Most of the bikes i like are either too heavy or too tall and most probably the trk is one of them, although the price is very affordable. Enjoy the touring on the new bike in your life
Thanks bud, it is tall and heavy, (makes my sportster feel light) but its comfy to take in the miles so fingers crossed it'll do a good job for me 😎👍
Nice one mate that's a lovely looking bike and a lot for the money .I Agree you need comfort if going touring or camping or both. Might see you at the ABR Festival next year now you got the bike to do it. Have got my tickets already be my first time. Enjoy the bike and look forward to seeing your adventures on it.
Thanks bud, I have thought about the ABR but maybe a bit too much for me to take in, I don't like crowds 😱
1:56 that’s a good looking machine!! It sure has that ADV look going!!!
A first ADV for me 😱
@@wsmv I love it! Green laning soon??
I remember seeing one in the flesh not long after it came out. Was unsure about it at the time. That was the when I had the old CB. Be interesting to ride one back to back with a CB. 47bhp parrel twin is a rock steady engine for touring
Mate I've just done a 500 mile motocamping weekend on it (yes I know me camping 🤣) and it didnt miss a beat.
I was out with GS's and tigers and it was only on faster overtaking maneuvers that you could see what it's missing. Everything else it did with ease 👍
Will be interested to see how you get on with it
Already done a 500 mile camping weekend and she's been pretty good, fingers crossed it continues, cheers Peter 🍻
New bikes are awesome whatever they are, i proper chuckled at the Italian pizza comparison.
It looks really good and what a price!!!!!
It's never gonna be a multistrada but it might do everything I need it to 🤣
Thanks Tom 👍
@wsmv I'm slightly gutted we didn't get to rode our v twins side by side though
I know mate, I'd planned a sound off with lipgloss Helmets and hims TL1000 too, perhaps I had to get rid of it because I knew I'd lose against you both 🤣🤣
Bikey McBikeface…. Or not.
Why not have a bike naming competition 😊
No competition needed, you've nailed it mate 🤣
I like it 👍🏼 Can’t wait to see your adventures on Luigi Wong 🤪
Thank you so much for the mention. Ireland was some pretty, and pretty special 👍🏼
Luigi Wong 😂
😂, don't listen to him Phil. He can't get his head round that he actually wants a Luigi Wong himself rather than a ding ding😂
@@exeterrider 🤣
I would be happy for him to sit on my Louigi Wong if he wants but he refuses to let me play with his ding ding 🤣🤣
@@wsmv 🤣
WOW! How cool is that! Great choice. Best selling bike in Italy for a couple of year on the trot... may still be. To add to your touring list may I add the Creiff Cloverleaf and the NC500 with added Cairngorms. Looking forward to hopefully seeing the bike in the flesh sometime. Also, I was on the Mendips on the same day you shot this. Based on the cycling event that was going on, we must have missed each other by minutes.
I saw loads of cyclists, I obviously picked the wrong day to get some open road 🤣🤣
Really pleased with it so far, currently motocamping in Bognor Regis with it 😎👍🏕
@@wsmv Yeah there was some sort of event going on, don't know what. Where you turned right towards Yoxter I went straight on past Castle of Comforts and straight over the crossroads. There was a motorcycle lead out and three people with stop signs closing the roads temporarily. It all looked very well marshalled and professional. Motocamping! Amazing. Just my cuppa tea. I hope you are dodging the 'weather', it's been pouring with rain on an off here.
Congratulations, m8. I love mine. I do 500k and 600k day rides, and it's so comfortable I could do another 500k. Love it ! You'll enjoy it 👌👍
Hi Ian, really glad you said that, I've just done a 500 mile motocamping weekend and loved it, absolutely awesome bike.
I may have to alter the sprockets though to lower the motorway cruising RPM 👍
I thought about that. I brought him new 5 months ago and I've done 4500k on him. I've decided to leave him stock. I have added a atlas throttle lock which is brilliant. I changed the sprocket on my classic 500 and lost the torque in top gear but less stress at 100k. I'm thinking what would I gain from doing that to the TRK. At the moment on the mountain passes I don't have to go hunting for gears but I probably would If I changed the sprocket. Just a thought m8
@iantownsend17 I am nervous about how the different reat sprocket will effect the torque, but I've noticed at 60-70 mph it coming to the end of the power band, so in theory lowering the rev slightly at that speed will offer me slightly more overtaking potential if I need it. Who knows, but I will let you know.
Gonna do some googling on the atlas throttle lock now, cheers Ian 🍻
Curve ball, great choice. Agree with all the self deprecating comments 😜😂😋 only joking. The futures bright, the futures Chindian made .. looking forward to your new adventures. And let's be honest, sports bikes look nice and go like the clappers, but the ball busting, spine crumbling, wrist collapsing, collarbone snapping ergonomics are better suited to younger folk 😇😇
You should try one, you'll probably buy it. 😂
@@exeterrider 😆😆 well........ 😆 let me get this one first!
@@icedidi 🤣
If only they used that in the sales literature for sports bikes. Its like the Dudley Moore sketch when he's selling Volvos "they're boxy but good" 🤣
Nice one bud.
I reviewed the 502c, same engine, didn't review the 502x, as I didn't feel comfortable on the bike.
It was too tall and felt very heavy to me. As you're a bit taller, obviosly it suits you better.
Really nice bike, I know the engine is sweet, enjoy your new adventures
Thanks Grumps, I watched your review when I was interested in the bike because its the same engine accross the brand, been really impressed so far.
Time will tell 😎👍
@@wsmv 🤞🙂
Had to sell mine after a few months, no spare parts anywhere which made me nervous - enjoy!
Ooh, that's a genuine concern and a bit scary, hopefully I won't be in need any time soon and i do have a benelli dealer in weston 🤞
@@wsmv world was in a bad place back in covid era which might have explained things! Honda not in a good place right now, had a front wheel 'incident' and still waiting for parts 6 weeks later
@drdoolittle5724 that's a nightmare mate, "front wheel incident" hope you're OK 👍
@@wsmv 'a 1 mph incident'! very galling and shameful!
I think it's a competitor to my new machine really. Sounds like you bought it for the same reasons too. It'll be very interesting to see how you get on with it.
£3K? Good deal!
A little request. Could you show how you mounted the phone please? Looking for a solution for mine.
MJ? Isn't that Spiderman's girlfriend?
Yep spidermans girl friend 👌 you got in 1 mate, my favourite comic as a kid and still is now 🕷
I have a plan to do a video on the phone mount because I've made a "quadlock" style sat nav for pennies instead of the fortune the originals cost 👍
@@wsmv I shall look forward to that video!
I was more a Judge Dredd and Lobo fan 🙂
Thanks for sharing with us. What are you using for navigation?
I have an old mobile phone with Google maps, I bought a cheap sim card that means the maps are live time while I ride, the phone is water proof but won't charge if there is water in the port so does cause a few problems on long journeys in heavy rain 😞
Made in China? Lol. The majority of the parts are made by the largest industrial manufacturer in China. Their factory is the size of a city. They own the Benelli name, the parts are shipped to Italy where the bikes are assembled in Pegaso. It's designed by Benelli. They are fantastic bikes, and a lot of owners have downsized from 1000+cc bikes. Agree about the handling, best I have owned, and super comfy. EBC brakes finish it off. Very economical, cheap parts, brilliant weather protection, I can't fault mine.
I have no complaints, and the comments about it being Chinese owned were more to say we should open our eyes to these lower priced alternatives.
The bigger benellis are all quality controlled in Italy and the finished product is superb. The small benellis are not so lucky and get quality controlled by steve wonder in Beijing ☹️
Hiya, can you share how you charge your phone on the go and in the rain please. I have exact same model and just plug into the USB charger but obviously not in wet weather!
Pretty much the same Craig, if its raining I closed the cover and just let it ride the battery of the phone. The trouble is once water gets into the phone charge port it won't take any power until its dry, so just turn the screen on and off when you need to if you're doing a long trip.
I've seen some people keep it plugged in but use blutak to cover the port and seal the lead but I haven't done that 👍
You're on a bike and it's not a V-twin. The world's gone off its axis!
So... you decided not to do Bruges on the Harley? I'm curious to see how it handles and performs two up.
Unfortunately in Italy they don't use the letter J so it'll be hard to come up with an Italian name using MJ... But you could go Ali-G and call it "My Julie" 😂😂😂
🤣🤣 me Julie 👍
Yeah I'm as interested on how it copes as you are, the power is very similar to the harley just the torque delivery is clearly not the same. Its really smooth though however I may change the sprockets to lower the rpm at motorway speed 👍
Hi been watching your channel and think its great wanted to ask how's the benelli. sat on one at nec bike shop and thought thats comfortable for my 6.4 frame. have you had issues with the bike since owning it i ride a triumph America and a xjr1300. and am thinking of test riding one
I would serious recommend giving it a test Matthew, I'm 6ft and find the trk really comfortable over distance (done Belgium and Ireland 2up both over a weekend.
I had the givi touring screen fitted and could ride at 75mph on the motorway with my visor up.
Being 6'4" it would definitely need testing just to make sure the leg bend ist too tight for you, but I had no issues.
Thanks for supporting the channel, I really appreciate it and hope I can keep you entertained 😁👍
How is it with two up and luggage with overtaking and everyday use i like the looks and drove onw just a bit underpowered maybe i need some timw more on the bikw
Luggage and 2up isn't a problem as long as you're not in a rush, happily sit at 65mph.
I think it will feel underpowered if you're dropping down in cc's but actually it's quite capable.
I'll get a decent review done when I've ridden a few more miles 👍
@@wsmv thank you for reply
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HIYA what mpg are you getting from the bike? Many thanks..
Hi, I think I answered this in a different comment you sent over, I can get 65mpg on a sedate motorway run 2up, but a genuine 55mpg average. Its really good on fuel and the tank has a 250 - 300 mile range 👍
What’s the illumination of the instrument like?
Brilliant, rode back from Belgium at night last night and the illumination is excellent, I don't have the later model which has back-lit controls though unfortunately 👍
Hey Phil, Just went to comment on your latest masterpiece & your comments are turned off? 🤔
Sorry bud, not sure why that's happened but it's sorted now, thanks for letting me know mate 👍
Utter bargain. Well haggled, almost like you are in the motor trade. I look forward to new adventures.
Thanks bud, watched yesterday's video on the TV so still not sure if the van went or not, got my fingers crossed
6:00 I caught you in a lie!!! You do Not have the most boring monotone voice ever, that would be my title 😂😂😂. And I don’t have the cool accent….
🤣🤣 I don't have an accent 🤣🤣
Nothing is cooler than an American accent mate, and when it's from the triplets it's three times as good 😎👍
@@wsmv 😂😂😂(see what I did there? Three faces?)
1st 😁😇
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Brilliant! The benelli's are amazing looking.
Your wish comments remind me of the jap c*ap comments I fended off at the start of the 90s.
I look forward to a review, they are good to watch as you have mentioned some are wishy washy reviews.
We've been seriously looking at the Benelli TNT as in a few years it'll be an option for my sassy teen (daughter).
Hope you enjoy your travels! The ride Fishguard is pretty. You'll be touring Wales soon. 😊
Love the colour, I really like the brushed red on a lot of bikes.
Ride safe, enjoy your new bike!
Thanks LJR, I've been really impressed so far, been motocamping this weekend and already covered 500 miles.
It's a superb ride, you can see where its lacking but you really have to look hard.
I think my daughter will be doing her test in the next 12 months and I'd ne happy if she wanted a Benelli 502 (Ducati Diavel copy) because the build quality is so much better than I expected.
I know what you mean about the jap cr4p comments, it pure jealousy because the make things better and cheaper than the bike they are emulating and that scares them.
Chinese bikes are nearly there I think and a fraction of the price of the European bikes that copy 👍
@@wsmv sounds like a great buy and bike, for that price you really can't go wrong. It'll have better speed for motorway than a himi and the set up is already there. The add ons must add up to half the bikes value. Definitely do a couple of review videos. My vulcan s one is my most watched and I have no idea what I'm doing. 🤣
As for voices, I don't find yours bad! I have in the past turned channels off for voices and I'm sure some would mine. 🤣 you tube and the world is big enough for us all.
I look forward to your adventures. I've not had a passport for 20 years so enjoy foreign moto vlogs. But the UK has a lot to offer too.
Ride safe,
Sorry to go on but paid £3,350 for mine 2022 with just on 1000 miles on the clock full luggage oxford heated grips electric Scott oiler in as new condition what more do you want or even expect ???????????????????????????????
You cannot beat the value for money on these bikes, and the smiles per £ are where the real value is.
After coming back from our Belgium trip we booked a trip to Ireland straight away because we had so much fun. 😁
Well let me say this been riding since the age of 6 years old ridden all sorts but now at 71 need a a bike that lets me be comfortable but still gives me a bit of fun had a G.S. what a rip off that was £120 per hour service charge parts costing a fortune !!!!One very very very very overrated bit of kit !! Do not listen to G.S. owners they are over paid individuals that tend to like the name and go by the up and down south west etc like film stars who probably not only had a film crew but a complete B.M.W. re build kit because if mine was anything to go by you will need one !!
This bike on the other hand be it Chinese or not has proven to be one of the best bikes I have ever had unless we are talking sports bikes that is ??? But that's a little on the side line these bikes are a great great buy at the price if you do not get what I am saying at least go and have a look you will then see what I and most say ?????????
Up to you but foolish if you do not go and try one
I totally agree, as soon as I rode the trk it surprised me with the quality of the build and the ride, in fact the suspension and handling was so confidence inspiring it was the best setup I've ridden of any bike except the ducati monster, and it comes a very close second.
People who reject these bikes purely because they are "chinese" are truly missing out 👍
Netflix in this case is 100% better trust me because if she does not take to you at the end of the night you have not paid a fortune to spend a few hours with that lovely lady or man which ever it might be !!!!!!!!!!!!
🤣🤣 spot on Allan 👍
Whats a premium bike please tell me ??? Well I can telly you its a bike with the same bits but a badge that says I am premium I am an expensive bike made by the same folk but I have the badge just like the old Skoda days and now Volkswagen but probably better made than Volkswagen but what do the idiots buy yep Volkswagen or B.M.W. or Porsche just by the name Honda make a great bike but is it worth 8/9/10 K more probably not ???
I have a harley sportster and a ducati multistrada, both are less reliable than a Honda or yamaha, but both also have the premium bike tax on everything that has the name on it 😔
No such problem with the benelli, which is one of the best bikes I've ever owned. The only reason I changed it to the multistrada is because I felt the 2up ride down to Italy and back might be a bit much for the little 500, but I miss the ease and quality of the trk every day 😢