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Benelli TRK 502 - What You Need to Know?
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Finally, I had the chance to ride the new Benelli TRK 502. My first impressions are only positive. Build quality is not bad at all. It comes with almost all the necessary extras that we need to travel on long motorcycle trips, but unfortunately, it has some serious problems with the spare parts in Europe. My friend Carlos, who came with the bike all the way from Macau (China) to Berlin on the way to Portugal will share some priceless experience for the model.
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@markobutkovic5414 4 жыл бұрын
Total rispect Carlos. Maybe one of the best test of that bike. For a trip like this people normally buy gs1250 that cost 25000 euros, and than put 5000 euros extras on the bike, and then make only half way, or they can't finish the trip because of gearbox problems etc... Carlos is my idol Benelli is my next bike
@elendshuraglump3620 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Pavlin, a good overview about this exotic machine. I like it. Carlos is a great guy and he speaks about the problems very honest. My respect! Best regards to him and the best wishes for his further trip to Portugal. Ride safe, Hans
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time Hans!
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Elends Huraglump . Thank you Carlos
@bullsharkdb 3 жыл бұрын
You have a new subscriber. This is the second time I watch your videos and certainly you nailed the most important subjects one needs to know about a motorcycle. Specially, i really enjoyed this upload and appreciate yours but also Carlo's sincerity and generosity to share the good, bad and ugly about his experience. Real men talk to the face and only the true. Cheers mate!
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@parf2665 5 жыл бұрын
Honest review by the owner. Some people would praise it even if it was rubbish in order to validate their purchase.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
True
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
sharkface 70. Thank you
@Kenrole 5 жыл бұрын
Carlos is right to keep that bike because they made alot of memories and hardship together. Safe trip, Carlos!
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Kenrole. Yes my friend, I will keep this bike that was my only company on this 29 days of adventure. I think the adventure of my live.
@Centaur0405 5 жыл бұрын
Great review. I have this bike and I travel with my wife, we are very happy with it, no problems with it at all, we have traveled more than 12,000km and no complaints. We travel in Mexico and Central America.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Good, enjoy your trips!
@Centaur0405 5 жыл бұрын
@@motorcycleadventures Thank you, we enjoy them very much, I have a lot of material and hope some day I find the time and the talent to edit them and share them here. Love your Chanel, thank you for your reply.
@macmacroyalty8594 4 жыл бұрын
@@Centaur0405 do you experience any problem to this bike? In the engine or the other features to the trk 502x version?
@setter000 5 жыл бұрын
You should check the trk 502X version. It Is more off-road oriented (higher, longer sospensions, buffer front wheel). Tranks for this video.
@mrmr1682 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you from Italy. First honest review I Have seen in my life
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jdesmo1 3 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed. 99.9% of riders will never use a bike like this, with very heavy loads, intensive riding for thousands of KMs, some on bad roads, in all weather conditions. The fact the rear shock lasted over 10,000 km under these conditions is actually very impressive also. Very good value for your money, but only if Benelli can quickly improve the after-sale support.
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Ok
@bernarddulmet4909 5 жыл бұрын
Would not a Honda CB 500X be finally a better choice, worth the additional cost (6800€ in Europe) ? Beside the spare parts distribution issue, the problem of the Benelli seems to be the weight, not the power by itself. Of course, because such travel costs a lot of money, one may not want or simply not can put too much on the bike. Anyway, bravo to Carlos to make his dream true and to honestly share his experience. Thumbs up !
@VladaDudak 5 жыл бұрын
Agree, CB 500X is very close with price and spare parts everywhere.
@rajb5595 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! Both of you have made the most honest and practical review from ownership perspective
@scsergiocoelho 5 жыл бұрын
Carlos have a safe trip until our Portugal.
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Sérgio Coelho. Obrigado
@oot-pran4 2 жыл бұрын
Nice Sincere review from the owner. Thanks very much. Every bikers has to watch this.
@PbPomper 5 жыл бұрын
Very good and honest review by Carlos!
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Carlos is great man!
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
PbPomper. Thank you. Sorry about my english.
@HLMM_KE 3 жыл бұрын
My wife just bought me a Benelli TRK502 (BS6) today for my birthday!!!. Took it for a short ride....well it's good really, I stopped riding over 10years ago and am basically re-introducing myself to it. The basics are still intact by I know I have to refine my riding skills. The TRK502 feels like it could have done with longer gears maybe or a 7th gear to ease the revs at high speeds. However, I did note that it struggles at slow speeds an indication of the weight to power ratio......it feels pretty planted on the ground but you can feel the weight when turning and also at low speeds. A little bit noisy also.......The bike is priced at USD6,990 (Nairobi, Kenya). Itse a fair deal for a new bike in this category. It's a day old, will do the 1000km feedback
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
It is what it is! Enjoy it!
@cold_jay 3 жыл бұрын
How's it holding up?
@HLMM_KE 3 жыл бұрын
@@cold_jay The bike is really good. Covered 1600km so far, am not a very frequent rider. But I really love the bike so far. Just found a small oil leak on the oil filter today after a 110km ride yesterday. I guess the filter needs to be tightened a bit. The other issue is hard shifting gears....not sure what the problem is. No other issues so far.
@paulbarlow305 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. These are the details we all need to know before purchasing a bike. It's not just about the initial purchase price. There's a lot more to running a bike than the initial cost. Many thanks for making this video. All the best. 👍
@motorcycleadventures 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@borkarms 3 жыл бұрын
Great Review. Experience shared sincerely. I believe, Parts availability cab be an issue even with a BMW GSA 1250 . What matters is how good the bike is put together for the long haul. I think the fact that the bike did Macau to Berlin, speaks volumes of its basic reliability. Thanks .
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time!
@sumporfuk 5 жыл бұрын
That was such a good video Pavlin I really enjoyed it and the owner of the bike was absolutely wonderful as well, it was a great interview
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
sumporfuk. Thank you. My english not perfect but hope understandably
@sumporfuk 5 жыл бұрын
Carlos Avila There is absolutely no need to worry about your English. The most important thing to remember when communicating in another language (or even your own language) is that the other person or people understand what you are saying. Perfect English has very little to do good Communication and your communication is excellent. It was a great interview. Travel safely my friend.
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
sumporfuk. Thank you. All the best for your rides too.
@barek257 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to You & Carlos for a good review. As a Benelli (Keeway) RKF owner I can confirm that parts availability is a nightmare. Ordering a peg (footrest) on warranty via the official importer lasted 6 months. Now the bike, which is brand new (5000 km) stands for 1+ year in the garage, with broken / disintegrated clutch mechanism (a common issue in these, due to sub-par materials, aka Chinesium) and I cannot find parts anywhere. Difficult to repair, as the mechanism buried deep within the main engine halves. Preparing to either pull the engine out, with difficult access to many parts and a lot of pure nonsense, crap plastic parts. Or just sell it, in an “as-is” state, with a loss, as it it out of warranty now.
@jamessidneybaguio728 5 жыл бұрын
Great review Pavlin, very helpful. Thanks for giving your honest opinion Carlos and have a great adventure!
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time James!
@teneretraveller8980 5 жыл бұрын
Boa sorted para a viagem a Portugal, Carlos. Feliz Viagems!
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Tenere Traveller. Obrigado, abraço
@baronnuuke7821 5 жыл бұрын
Last year I was almost sure to buy this bike but the thing that made me reconsider was the dealership. In my country it was a tiny dealership with non professional guys and I saw the actual clients waiting hours for stuff. I tried the bike there and a couple of days later I bought a second hand cb500x from 2016 for around the same price as a new 2018 TRK
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
I think that you token the right decision.
@somannacs 5 жыл бұрын
@motorcycle adventure could you please make a review on CB500X
@nikos-giorgos 5 жыл бұрын
@@motorcycleadventures No, he didn't. If everyone did the same there would only be cb500's and 1200gs's on the road.
@mohdiqbalirfanbakti1901 5 жыл бұрын
cb500x is the good choice
@Chris_Z. 5 жыл бұрын
A Motorcycle suspension mechanic should be able to re-build [fix] the shock? also upgrading it to make it better for the weight he is carrying. Has he tried finding an aftermarket shock suitable for the bike?
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
We tried all options. The bike is new model, no aftermarket options or rebuild sets.
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Chris Z. Like Pavlin told, we check in all Berlin shops and mechanics. No way
@jasonlai510 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving such a precise review of the bike... topweight, comfortable speed etc. This is what everyone is trying to find out.
@tonykehoe703 4 жыл бұрын
What an excellent, detailed and useful review. Benelli still seem to have some way to go yet. Thanks to both presenters and full marks to Carlos. Good luck with the trip.
@fredwong1792 2 жыл бұрын
There is nothing wrong with the TRX502. It is a great modern bike, you will have broken fuel pump problems on any modern EFI if you deliberately runout of fuel or just plan poorly and run out of fuel. Also for the trip they are describing he picked the wrong bike, the TRK502X would have been the better choice. I don't like this type of review where people run down good equipment just because they don't know how to use it correctly. A poor tradesman always blames his tools.
@chitaramshathasivam4586 5 жыл бұрын
Nice looking bike.. I like the windshield
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time!
@manishmv 5 жыл бұрын
guy you are really so honest and your tips always useful in touring. Great work
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time!
@ADTT71 5 жыл бұрын
I'm 1.90 and I have the X version (spoked weels) since March. It is much better for taller guy's.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
True
@user-hb4ef6yp8e 5 жыл бұрын
A man about 1.72 height can drive the x?
@ADTT71 5 жыл бұрын
@@user-hb4ef6yp8e Κανε test drive καλύτερα να είσαι σίγουρος.
@user-hb4ef6yp8e 5 жыл бұрын
@@ADTT71 ναι αλλιώς δε γίνεται.. Δε με νοιάζει αν δεν πατάω άνετα αρκεί να μπορούμε να κάνουμε και καμιά μανούβρα 😛
@nikolaotovic5931 5 жыл бұрын
@@user-hb4ef6yp8e hi, i have 1.76 and im ride trk 502x without problems
@adyero 5 жыл бұрын
I met Pavlin 3 years ago in Berlin. At that time I had a Suzuki V Strom 1000 2014 model. It is was to heavy for me and I couldn't do off road. This year I changed with a Honda CB500X 2019. I don't have that power, but off road is great. 500 cc but only 187 kg. Cheers Pavlin, thank you for showed me the Berlin that night.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
It was my pleasure as usual!
@diogomorato 5 жыл бұрын
Great to see the review! Since i last asked for a review on this bike i actually ended up getting the Africa Twin. If people can't save up for that step up i would say the Honda CB500x is a better alternative to the Benelli.
@allenlloyd2662 5 жыл бұрын
id say the cb500x is one of the better adventure bikes full stop . compared to anything
@allenlloyd2662 5 жыл бұрын
@mld i took one out for a test ride the other week , i did 90 mph on it ,ok so only for a short burst but still , its light so wouldnt cost much to ship anywhere , the tank range is amazing and yes it has that honda reliability
@allenlloyd2662 5 жыл бұрын
actually if i was going around the world i'd seriously consider the cb 500x
@allenlloyd2662 5 жыл бұрын
plus rally raid do some great ugrades
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Agree that the CB500 is far better option.
@bikersquest 5 жыл бұрын
The fuel pump did probably fail due to lack on lubrication when it ran out, sort of like running engine without oil it happens. I rather have this than a motorcycle that costs as much as a nice car!
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Agree
@domster200 5 жыл бұрын
There's probably someone still waiting for Italian built Benelli parts since 1976!
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Could be...
@Simulera 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Also parts for their Mirafiore FIAT have been on order since 1978! .....And their Aprilia, Guzzi, Ducati, Gas Gas, Bultaco, etc as well. Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, maybe now RE. And if you can swing it, BMWs and KTM. I am lucky enough to have a 1200GSA, which has many detractors. It is Huge but is really great, nearly unstoppable actually, with practice. And I’m pretty old, so whoever your are you can sort the size out of you want to. But it is a brutally good bike and lasts and has no parts problems - except price. For this kind of riding, you must be able to deal with a breakdown . Period. It’s as important as how good the brakes are or something. That Benelli is not a real world option. I admire this rider for taking that trip on it! Wow! Good job.
@kending8502 4 жыл бұрын
@@Simulera suzuki is the king of touring.... Dl650 and dl1000
@avedramuk6812 2 жыл бұрын
Benelli is cheap so one can spend on other things while travelling. And most importantly, it offers its riders a different kind of challenge and it'll test the riders endurance 🤣🤣. Definitely my kind of bike 💪💪
@motorcycleadventures 2 жыл бұрын
A clever man said: I am not that rich to buy cheap things...
@vladcheto Жыл бұрын
@@motorcycleadventures Cleaver man once said: i need bike witch i can afford to park in front of my block in Sofia and sleep well
@johnthorburn1913 5 жыл бұрын
Good, honest review. I considered a Benelli because of the price and because I wanted an ‘all rounder’. Fortunately I found a good deal on a Versys 650 GT and went with that. Having seen your video on the Versys 650 and the one made by the Missenden Flyer beforehand convinced me that the Kawasaki was the better investment,.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
John Thorburn. You right, can’t compare
@BobfmBali 3 ай бұрын
Honest and interesting, Pedro's only real mistake was picking a road version instead of the x, but now it will be the opposite riding to Portugal.
@motorcycleadventures 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@p.santos6644 5 жыл бұрын
CARLOS, boa viagem até Portugal 🇵🇹
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Pedro Santos, muito obrigado, se tudo correr bem chegarei dia 17 de Agosto pelas 16 horas ao Cabo Carvoeiro/Peniche, minha terra natal.
@p.santos6644 5 жыл бұрын
@@CarlosAvilaMacau corra tudo bem, boas férias 🏖
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Pedro Santos. Obrigado Pedro, igualmente. Abraço
@rc2634 5 жыл бұрын
@@CarlosAvilaMacau boa viagem!
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Rui Carvalho . Obrigado
@toolsAdict 3 жыл бұрын
Impressive from Macau to Europe its ah good reviews ride safe sir carlos
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@juanms8747 5 жыл бұрын
What about a cb500x?, its a little more expensive, but solves almost every single problem of this one. And the 2019 comes with a bigger wheel for bumpy roads.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
True
@ap06476 5 жыл бұрын
Yup. As a happy owner of a 2019 CB500X i confirm that it's a very capable bike. I also own 3 other (bigger) bikes and in comparison the "little" Honda is probably the most versatile. There are surely many better bikes, but for the money Honda did a great job with the 2019 CB500X.
@photoheritage 5 жыл бұрын
There is also The Benelli 502X with 19" wheel etc
@DjSkipAlexander 5 жыл бұрын
Hi ya thanks for this review, loved it. I have owned this model for 2 years. In that I have totally loved it. Complete with crash bars and boxes included. What I didn’t like was the frame started to rust quickly even though it was kept in a garage. It let me down many times from the steering lock broke, ignition switch broke, fuel pump gave up and left me stranded. Bike was very underpowered if you live in a hilly area it will struggle, or I found it that it did. Overtaken things were a problem, even if you drop a gear it had no grunt to get passes quickly, it will pass but make sure you have plenty of road. My dealer was amazing and I would def go to them again but they did not build the bike. I’m glad I didn’t spend a fortune on it or it would have been hard to swallow as it was off the road for 3 months in repairs. My advice if you get it cheap enough and want to run it into the ground and be prepared for breakdowns then go for it as you will get what you want from it.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Fair comment, thank you!
@CptJohnHays 4 жыл бұрын
I kind of stumbled across your channel, don't remember how, but glad I did. Apparently there are a lot of negative reviews out there about this bike. I haven't bothered checking as here is an honest review from a rider who has put some miles on the bike. Good work :)
@motorcycleadventures 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mark!
@giacinta77 5 жыл бұрын
Order the part in China on line and have it ship to Berlin with DHL or UPS
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, two weeks
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Pietro. I already order and on the way but to Portugal. I can’t wait on the meadle of Europe for parts that supposed must be on the dealership nominated by Benelli. But no, nobody have parts and also the french dealer novreply to my email when I asked if have that part. Very had Benelli service in Europe. Only work in China.
@alfredorebelo3302 5 жыл бұрын
CARLOS. Um grande abraço e boas curvas até Portugal.
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
alfredo rebelo. Muito obrigado. Tem sido um grande desafio e aventura esta viagem, mas espero conseguir chegar ao Cabo Carvoeiro no sábado dia 17 de Agosto.
@johna6968 5 жыл бұрын
The 502X looks way better and I do like this bike. The spare parts and dealer network would have me looking elsewhere though.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Yrs, the parts are still problem.
@vivaldoeleuterio 5 жыл бұрын
What a great review.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@warrlenoob 5 жыл бұрын
Good looking bike, and a honest review I hope to see more of thos Benelli on my country. I'm going to north portugal tomorrow in my first motorbike trip, Paris to north Portugal. I will open my eyes to see you Carlos, Boa viagem.
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Patricio Cruz. Today I arrived Burgos, Spain and also tomorrow I will stay here to rest. Friday ride to Covilhã in Portugal abd stay there 1 night. Saturday hooe to finish my adventure in my home town Peniche (center of Portugal). All the best for your ride.
@ian3265 5 жыл бұрын
Waiting for your review on the Yamaha Tenere 700. Thanks for all the good videos.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
I will do it when I have the chance
@simonwilson6386 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review and a good point of caution on parts availability
@rikardoramos2418 5 жыл бұрын
This bike is a best seller in Portugal. Good review
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Good
@fredwong1792 2 жыл бұрын
All good but as any rider will tell you , if you run out of fuel with an EFI system then you are going to damage the pump. Secondly you are using the wrong bike for the conditions you described. You should have been using the Benelli TRK 502X it has more clearance and a stronger shock absorber on the rear. I own the TRK 502 and it is an excellent machine when used for the purpose it was built for.
@motorcycleadventures 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time!
@marcosagosti6175 2 жыл бұрын
As usual, very useful video. Congratulation!
@sabeillard 5 жыл бұрын
Grande Carlos! Have a nice trip and stay safe! Um abraço de Portugal! 👍
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Sabeillard x. Muito obrigado. Hoje cheguei a Colónia, Alemanha. Amanhã passarei a Bélgica e espero ficar em Orleans, França. Mesmo fom o problema da suspensão traseira tenho esperança de conseguir terminar. Abraço
@sabeillard 5 жыл бұрын
@@CarlosAvilaMacau Caro Carlos, grande aventura ao alcance de poucos! Continuação de boa viagem e um abraço! Samuel Pedro Abeillard
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Sabeillard x. Obrigado Samuel
@sharmaLlama 5 жыл бұрын
Very good review and accurate....I had one and yes, its is as you say....👍 It was good enough to get started in adventure riding. I now have a Triumph Tiger 800XCx ...😁
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time!
@siddharthnaik3646 5 жыл бұрын
A gr8 video again Pavlin.. I am keen to buy this bike next year...but, somehow wasn't convinced enough...& now your video made an influence of skipping it :) DANKE-SCHÖN In India this model costs upward of €7000/- & the TRK-x costs € 500 more.. Awaiting Himalayan 650 in 2020...(its a strong rumor) Keep sharing your adventures Greets from India :)
@lassetapani69 3 жыл бұрын
Wau... what a trip. Hughes respects.
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time!
@curlytheunacceptable.4298 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this open and honest review.
@dazouk 5 жыл бұрын
I had doubts about a year ago if i bought the trk 502 or a nc 750 x from honda. In the end i choose the nc 750x precisely because of the problems related on this video. Have a nice trip Carlos. Bem vindo a Portugal de novo.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Good decision you token!
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Nuno Mendes. Obrigado Nuno, não há comparação entre uma moto a sério e a Benelli TRK 502. Percebido? Abraço
@dazouk 5 жыл бұрын
@@CarlosAvilaMacau à data que comprei, dei 6800 pela nc, e a trk ficava por 6500 mas era bem mais encorpada e trazia as malas e mais umas coisas... Fez-me pensar e bem
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Nuno Mendes. Nuno acredito que sim, mas não tem comparação. Eles podem vender bem pelo preço que pedem e por alguns extras que possam oferecer, tudo “made in China”. Mas também tenho gisto na internet aí de Portugal uma séria the TRK’s de 2018 e de 2019 à venda, com mil desculpas. Só o peso é assustador. Manobrar esta mota em cidade é o cabo dos trabalhos, ir fazer todo o terreno é queda certa. Agora, tem um motor muito aceitável, não me deu um unico problema até agora, tem um desenho muito bonito a imitar a Ducati (desenho italiano) e é confortável.
@erikk.137 5 жыл бұрын
CB 500 x would be even better decision - it has better acceleration, more agile, lighter, better looking, ..., Yes NC has extra space where the tank normaly is, but that's more or less all.
@shawnliau13ify 4 жыл бұрын
wow..i saw Malaysia Flag at the left pannier..nice.
@giannostjeward Жыл бұрын
Nice video bro, I got the X one (22/23) and that one is very fast.🔥
@motorcycleadventures Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@eduardomendonca8798 3 жыл бұрын
Great bike. The best cost-benefit for nowadays. Great design. Good bicylindrical engine, with same power of 660z Ténéré, but lower torque comparatively the same bike.
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time!
@stefanhansen5882 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing way to talk about a bike!
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@Fotomotoblog 5 жыл бұрын
this motorcycle is sold in Poland, Italy, Spain, England, so theoretically it is not so bad with parts. The design of the engine is simple, fairly easy to repair, Bosch injection, so fuel pump to buy from a European supplier, there are also pluses :) good opinion anyway, best regards !
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Theoretically they said that, but when need something you need to wait.
@Fotomotoblog 5 жыл бұрын
@@motorcycleadventures you're right, but it is still quite new bike, year after year it should be better.... I hope 😉
@Thomas-wk5ll 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the review, I was just about to head out and buy the new klr650 adventure but came across the beneli Trk502x I thought wow, what an amazing bike, that was until I heard your feedback about the bike and part's being hard to source so a bit more research Thank you both
@motorcycleadventures 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@motorcyclesplanet 2 жыл бұрын
this review was 3 years ago at the time a very good advice and review now in 2022 things have changed so the review is in reality expired , parts are now readily available all over europe , check your nearest dealership and ask , if you further research now in 2022 you will see its the most sold bike for 2021 and also so far in 2022
@VitorSilva-yh3mz 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Nice vídeo!....Carlos, boa viagem até Portugal e boa sorte com a mota!!👍
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
Vitor Silva. Muito obrigado, está quase.
@alenfora1400 Жыл бұрын
The trk mainly is a tourer for the price its great brand new i drove one and i like it only its low on hp but probably get used to it
@motorcycleadventures Жыл бұрын
Fair enough!
@SwallCloud 4 жыл бұрын
Hello, good to know about the parts to take care of, that was interesting. Did it evolve since and in what countries ? On the other hand i don't understand at all why the video talk about adventure for a bike not built for, the X version is.
@rubzvideos 3 жыл бұрын
this bike is kicking now here in the Philippines...adventure riding here in the Philippines is awesome...i hope you will come here pavlin, sommeday
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe one day!
@OperationFoxley19441 5 жыл бұрын
Looks great but tiny engine, even my Honda NC 750x is not enough for me anymore.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
It is what it is
@diogomorato 5 жыл бұрын
The NC line at least excels at urban environments while the TRK kinda only has the looks going for it. It's a shame really. Im still puzzled as to why it weighs so much
@erikpannemans2865 2 жыл бұрын
Good sensible review, yes this bike is more then enough for every purpose. Only 47HP so what! If you hit the ground with 47 HP or 120HP you still hit the ground!! Fantastic price also. And a good looking machine. It is on my shortlist all the way up. 👌
@motorcycleadventures 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time!
@DamirPJ 4 жыл бұрын
General impression of the review and comments bellow is that Benelli is unreliable. He travelled through half of the world and only had leaking shock and bad fuel pump..actually its not bad at all in my opinion.
@nicuvasile9399 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review,as always!
@zoroastrozaratrusta 5 жыл бұрын
I have been following this guy for almost a year and I think this is not a very good critic off the TRK. to start coz he seems to ignore that there is an specific model that it is more off road orientated. and secondly and I ignored the situation of benelli in the rest off Europe but in the UK or Spain the problem to get parts or a specific dealer is not an issue. also even if the TRK 502 is not as tall as the sister trk 502 x in all forums people are concerned about is seat height and he stands that is good for people looking for a low seat height. I don't think is a low seat height bike even though is not that high. I am 178cm and have the off road model and it is tall. if you are shorter all bikes are rideable is just about confidence. But definitely try b4 but is not low height seat none of them.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, theoretically there are dealers and parts everywhere, regarding to Benelli website, but I will say to try to find the parts first and than to talk, because what the dealers promise and what is the reality are two different things. I saw this already in Berlin. We tried in Munich, Dusseldorf and many more. Benelli Italy make only the sport models, anything else is made in China.
@zoroastrozaratrusta 5 жыл бұрын
@@motorcycleadventures hello and thanks to replay. I have been following you for over a year I always thought that you do a great job. I this case I think it is inaccurate to said that that the TRK is not appropriate for the European market perhaps you have that problem in Germany but I belong to TRK Spain face group also to the UK one and no-one report to have issues in finding parts. also myself haven't had a problem in the UK for spares. for instance people more in the last year were reporting problems with the electronics console and in some cases they have been replaced in the local dealer with not much of a problem to find the part. I also have tried both the TRK 502 and the TRK 502 x which I own, I am 178 cm and I would not recommend any of both for people looking for a low seat height bike, specially the X. The trk 502 normal is less tall but still a reasonable high to feel a bit uncomfortable specially if you are a new rider due to the combination of seat height and weight. Again in English and Spanish forums you can read about people feeling uneasy about the seat height in both is a common subject. perhaps the suspension on the bike of your friend has give up a bit due to the hard handling in his long travels. anyway I like to thank you for your channel and making me company in many evenings spent watching your travels. I had a hard time having to ride to work in icing and snowing conditions and looking in KZfaq how,to ride in those conditions I found your channel and you trip back to Bulgaria in winter which I did enjoy lot. regards
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time and watching my channel. When we said that the parts are a problem I didn't mean that there are no parts at all, the problem is the time to receive it. We can have it in Berlin as well, but after 10 days. I hope that it is clear now.
@nikolaotovic5931 4 жыл бұрын
I agree
@kevinnashskitchen3517 3 жыл бұрын
I see now is more talk about this bike in USA. They new more off road version with spoke wheels and larger diameter tires adding more ground clearance. Seat height is up in the 33 inch area and weight still heavy.
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time, man!
@deepsouthNZ 2 жыл бұрын
It's heavy which is normal for a Chinese bike , Lone wolf channel in Portugal has one and he says he has a range of 540 km out of a tank of fuel while touring on the road
@joaovilhena5866 2 жыл бұрын
Grande Carlos... Parabéns pelas aventuras e obrigado pelo testemunho. Abraço
@przemekn8296 4 жыл бұрын
I've got the same problem with my chinese bike in Poland. The bike is fine. It doesn't break, but when I had a little accident and I damadged it I had a problem with spare parts.
@p.santos6644 5 жыл бұрын
Looks great, thanks for sharing
@ArtstradaMagazine 3 жыл бұрын
great review
@justinhan286 3 жыл бұрын
If you want a adventure bike, you should take the other variant TRK 502X that has 40mm higher seat, ground clearance, 210 mm vs 180mm, more suspension travel, tires, etc...
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
I know what it is but it still has the same issues.
@joonask568 5 жыл бұрын
i really like this! you dont need bike like ktm790 or even tenere 700 (which i have at the moment) to see the world ! really nice!
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@fabianobenedetti6692 5 жыл бұрын
I think that there are European countries in which this bike is very popular, like Italy, where spare parts availability is not such a problem. Have a safe ride to your destination !
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time!
@basicdose.9872 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. For. Such. An. Honest. Review. !!!
@motorcycleadventures 4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@doughopkins2934 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent review with the insight of actually having travelled many miles on it.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug!
@BreezyRider66 3 жыл бұрын
You know it's not a BMW because... ah you all know what I'm gonna say. Nice review Carlos (& Pavlin), looks like this could be a good option for a lot of people...
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@angamshimrah8576 5 жыл бұрын
I have seen many positive reviews about trk 502 but i was waiting for your verdict only. Now i know where to go... Thank
@ohgodlemmein 5 жыл бұрын
Carlos, Força! És uma inspiração! I wish I had the same resolve.
@CarlosAvilaMacau 5 жыл бұрын
PleaseMindTheGap. Obrigado, foi uma grande aventura e espero terminá-la no próximo sádado 17 com chegada so Cabo Carvoeiro. Abraço
@neilmackinnon3371 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent 'real world' review. I am / was considering the TRK500X to use just touring around the UK. I will still take a look and test ride, but I will ask about parts availability. Thanks for the video, very informative.
@GhostRider-ms1ep 4 жыл бұрын
PAVLIN PLS TELL ME WHERE TO FIND THE COVER ON THE SEAT ,THAT WHITE ONE . AND DOSE IT HELP FOR LONG TRAVELING AND MAJE THE SEAT SOFT
@luckylotus11 7 ай бұрын
yes the bike engine is good its smooth and joy to ride with good mileage. Ya but the parts availability is a problem. We need to wait at least for 14 days for the parts to arrive to us. Most of the parts are imported from Hongkong. But trust me the engine and braking and mileage is super .
@motorcycleadventures 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@northof-62 5 жыл бұрын
Love you guys! Real bikers.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@antoniojmols 5 жыл бұрын
Great adventure. Welcome to Portugal
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time!
@admmuadi6590 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@admmuadi6590 3 жыл бұрын
@@motorcycleadventures i bay benelli like this but x i have it 1 yers ago its good no problom for now. Thank you again my freand for your videos i watch all your videos good to see you.
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@joeeshwar8578 4 жыл бұрын
Good video. I was about to buy this bike. Thank you.
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@michalszwed18 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have requested a full review since you talk about it, in some Arabic country in a local moto shop.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
It was on Pakistan last year
@sabeillard 5 жыл бұрын
And Pavlin, another great video!
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@aliejazm.hassani8892 3 жыл бұрын
Nice review
@motorcycleadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@insomniac5113 5 жыл бұрын
If you have any chance, please make a video of Suzuki DR650SE. Thanks.
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
Here you are: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebCElZV50Nbedqs.html
@sanatandharma4435 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, and thank you to Carlos! This is excatly what we need, real owners who have used their bikes. I am really interested in this bike, I live in Spain and am a returner to motorcycling aged 60. Ummm! what to do. I love the RE Himalayan and have taken a liking to the Kawasaki Versys 300X There is tooooo much choice!!! But parts and service need to be factored into the purchase.
@motorcycleadventures 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@nikolaotovic5931 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, I don't know when this video was recorded but there is some incorrect information. First, the Benelli trk502 is produced for the European market in Pesaro, Italy. Second, there are official repairers in Italy, Greece, Montenegro, ... By the way, this model is among the three best-selling motorcycle in the world in 2018/19. I do not know the situation in Germany, but in many European countries there is a very good official service (Italy, Montenegro, Greece ...)
@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын
It is made in China 100%. Dealers of Benelli doesn't mean dealers of TRK 502 and have nothing even close to dealers like Honda, Yamaha or BMW. Just small shops with few bikes and terrible customer service.
@nikolaotovic5931 5 жыл бұрын
@@motorcycleadventures Of course. I agree. Like most products in the world are made in China. Of course, it doesn't mean it's bad quality. Also yamaha, honda and bmw are world renowned manufacturers and no one can compare them to dealers and spare parts. I drive Benelli trk502x in Montenegro. So far, I have not had a problem purchasing spare parts. Otherwise my motorcycle was ordered from Italy. from the city of Pesaro. in Montenegro there is an authorized dealer and service which is very good. Best regards
@sett2899 4 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Love your vids, wanted to ask if the bike was re colored or does it look like that stock?
@PJGajewski 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, lads for an honest review. I was thinking about trading in my TDM 900 for trk 502 X but after watching your video, I think I will stick to Yamaha for a little bit longer...
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