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Benelli · Motorcycle
TRK 502X
₹ 7,14,000ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 500cc
- Power
- 46.8bhp
- Mileage
- 25kmpl
- Weight
- 235kg
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Benelli TRK 502X — Overview
The Benelli TRK 502X is the off-road focused variant of the TRK 502 family - sharing the same 499.6cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin engine as the TRK 502 but fitted with spoked wheels, higher ground clearance, a taller 860mm seat height, and knobby adventure tyres for genuine trail and off-road capability. Launched in India in 2019, it is the only 500cc parallel-twin adventure motorcycle available in India under Rs 6 lakh with proper off-road wheel and suspension setup. At Rs 5,30,000 ex-showroom, the TRK 502X is a niche but compelling proposition for riders who want twin-cylinder character on trails and mountain routes.
What We Like
- 499.6cc parallel-twin with spoked wheels and off-road setup is unique under Rs 6 lakh in India - every other 500cc parallel-twin in India runs alloy wheels and road-biased geometry; the TRK 502X gives twin-cylinder torque to riders who venture beyond tarmac
- Spoked wheels accept off-road tyres and provide better shock absorption on rough terrain than alloy wheels; the 19-inch front wheel (compared to 17-inch on the TRK 502) rolls over obstacles more easily and provides better traction on loose surfaces - the standard equipment used on serious adventure bikes globally
- 45 Nm from the parallel-twin at low-to-mid rpm makes the TRK 502X a capable loaded tourer - at Himalayan highway altitudes where thin air reduces power, the twin's torque delivery remains composed and tractable; NH touring from Manali to Leh on the TRK 502X is relaxed in a way that 373cc singles struggle to replicate
What Could Be Better
- 240 kg kerb weight is too heavy for genuine off-road use - the TRK 502X's trail capability is limited to gravel roads, light off-road tracks, and well-packed dirt; when it drops in soft terrain or a rocky stream crossing, recovering it alone is extremely difficult; purpose-built ADV bikes like the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (196 kg) and KTM 390 Adventure (167 kg) are far more practical for actual off-road riding
- Rs 5,30,000 is Rs 2.3-2.6 lakh more than the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 - the Himalayan 450 has ride modes, traction control, a slip-and-assist clutch, and nationwide Royal Enfield service support; the TRK 502X's premium over a purpose-built ADV is difficult to justify solely on off-road grounds
- 860mm seat height and 240 kg is a demanding combination - only experienced, physically capable riders above 5'9" will find the TRK 502X manageable at all-day slow-speed off-road sections; for most Indian riders, the TRK 502 at 830mm and 238 kg is already a large motorcycle
Editor's Verdict
Should You Buy the Benelli TRK 502X?
The Benelli TRK 502X is the right motorcycle for a very specific buyer: tall, experienced, who wants parallel-twin character and spoked wheel flexibility for mixed touring that includes gravel tracks and light trail, and who lives near a Benelli service centre. The twin-cylinder engine, spoked wheels, higher ground clearance, and 20-litre tank make it genuinely capable on mixed NH-plus-gravel routes. But 240 kg limits its actual off-road range, and Rs 5,30,000 buys a much more purpose-built ADV in the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. Choose the TRK 502X only if the parallel-twin character and the unique off-road twin combination specifically matches your riding profile.