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Benelli · Motorcycle
TRK 502
₹ 6,62,000ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 500cc
- Power
- 46.8bhp
- Mileage
- 25kmpl
- Weight
- 228kg
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Benelli TRK 502 — Overview
The Benelli TRK 502 is the most accessible 500cc parallel-twin adventure tourer in India. First launched in 2018 and updated for BS6 compliance in 2021, it carries a 499.6cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin producing 47.5 PS and 45 Nm, paired with 50mm USD front forks, dual 320mm front discs, dual-channel ABS, and a 20-litre fuel tank. At Rs 5,10,000 ex-showroom, the TRK 502 undercuts every other liquid-cooled twin-cylinder motorcycle available in India by a significant margin. The trade-off is a 238 kg kerb weight that demands respect and a Benelli service network that is thinner than the major Japanese or domestic brands.
What We Like
- 499.6cc parallel-twin at Rs 5,10,000 - there is no other liquid-cooled 500cc twin-cylinder motorcycle available in India at this price; the Kawasaki Versys 650 costs Rs 2.5 lakh more; the TRK 502 is the only route to a parallel-twin ADV tourer in India under Rs 5.5 lakh
- 45 Nm from the parallel-twin makes the TRK 502 a genuinely capable touring motorcycle - the engine pulls from low rpm without constant gear-shifting on NH routes; sustained highway cruising at 90-100 kmph is relaxed and unhurried in a way that 373-390cc singles simply cannot replicate
- 50mm USD front forks and dual 320mm front discs are proper mid-size ADV hardware - the front-end feel and braking performance under load (luggage + pillion) is confident and progressive; this specification is not found on KTM 390 Adventure or Royal Enfield Himalayan at comparable or lower prices
What Could Be Better
- 238 kg kerb weight is the TRK 502's defining limitation - 71 kg heavier than the KTM 390 Adventure (167 kg); the weight is felt at every low-speed manoeuvre, on mountain switchbacks, and when the bike needs to be walked in confined spaces; riders under 5'8" with limited upper body strength may find the TRK 502 physically demanding
- Benelli India's service network is concentrated in metros - tier-2 cities and smaller towns have limited or no authorised service access; for buyers who plan long Himalayan or NH tours that take them away from major cities, the thin service network is a genuine risk rather than a hypothetical concern
- At Rs 5,10,000, the TRK 502 faces an awkward positioning: the Royal Enfield 650 Twins (Rs 3.5-3.7 lakh) offer a more refined 648cc parallel-twin with nationwide RE service network and significantly lower price; buyers who don't specifically need ADV styling should seriously consider the 650 Twins
Editor's Verdict
Should You Buy the Benelli TRK 502?
The Benelli TRK 502 is the right motorcycle for one specific buyer: someone who wants a parallel-twin adventure tourer with proper touring capability, hardware, and ergonomics at under Rs 5.5 lakh, and lives near a Benelli service centre. The parallel-twin character, USD forks, dual front discs, and 20-litre tank are genuinely compelling at this price. The 238 kg weight and limited service network are the two reasons why the TRK 502 is not the obvious choice for everyone. If you are near a Benelli dealer, ride primarily on highways and mountain NH routes, and want a 500cc twin for under Rs 5.5 lakh - there is nothing else in India that competes.