Spec Comparo: Benelli TRK 502 vs Versys 650 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650

Let’s do this, TRK 502X vs Versys 650 vs V-Strom 650

Benelli TRK 502X vs Versys 650, we have been waiting for this for more than a year. Benelli just launched TRK 502X in India at Rs 5.4 lakh ex-showroom. This price makes it one of the most affordable middleweight adventure-tourer motorcycle with impressive off-roading components. The bike still requires intense road tests to check how it performs in the real world conditions.

Benelli has two main rivals here, no they are not 500 cc but 650 cc bikes. The Kawasaki Versys 650 and Suzuki V-Strom 650. These bikes are obviously more powerful than the TRK 502X but wait, let’s not forget that India is a price conscious market.

Also Read: Benelli TRK 502 launched in India starting from Rs 5 Lakh

Benelli TRK 502X vs Kawasaki Versys 650

The Kawasaki Versys 650 retails at a price of Rs 6.7 Lakh ex-showroom which is straight 1.3 Lakh more than the 502X. One must also take note of the fact that Versys is a road going tourer which must be compared with TRK 502 which carries a price tag of just Rs 5,00,000 ex-showroom. The price difference now widened to Rs 1.7 Lakh which will surely make a prospective buyer think twice. The TRK 502X is a full-fledged Adventure-Tourer with off-roading components like longer travel suspension, larger front wheel, spoked wheels etc.

Kawasaki Versys 650 is powered by 649 cc liquid-cooled, parallel twin motor. The engine churns out 68 bhp and 64 Nm torque. The numbers on Kawasaki is way higher than 502X’s milder 47 bhp and 46 Nm twisting force. Let’s not be greedy for power, Benelli can become the stepping stone for the riders who want an upgrade from, say Royal Enfield Himalayan.

Benelli has a higher ground clearance of 220 mm versus 170 mm on the Kawasaki. The exhaust system sits under the belly on Versys whereas on the 502X it is mounted on the right side, away from the ground. Seat Height of both the bikes is the same as 840 mm and none of these bikes offer slipper clutch as well.

Also Read: 2019 Suzuki V-Strom 650 launched

Benelli 502X versus Suzuki V-Strom 650

Okay, this adventure tourer is even more powerful at 71 bhp but a lesser torque of 62 Nm than the Versys 650. Suzuki’s bike requires a huge sum of money to own, price tag of Rs 7.45 Lakh is not less. Benelli 502X is whole Rs 2.05 Lakh cheaper than the V-Strom 650. This Suzuki is made to run even where there is no road. Yes, it gets a larger front wheel of 19 inches similar to 502X. The tyres are dedicated to pure off-roading one more same-pinch to the Benelli 502X.

When we talk about technology and features, Suzuki V-Strom is far ahead of Benelli. V-Strom has a boat-load of tech on offer, traction control system, which has different modes for different terrains and weathers. There is a tech which doesn’t allow the engine to stall when running at lower rpm. The instrument cluster of Suzuki also offers a great deal of information to the rider.

But there is a catch, and that is, V-Strom 650 is more than 2 Lakh rupees costlier than Benelli’s capable 502X adventure-tourer. If budget allows Suzuki V-Strom can be the bike you want to own otherwise, 502X is great package at least on paper.

What I would like to say is that, if you want to start doing adventure touring and that too at an affordable price point, get TRK 502X or TRK 502. BMW G310 GS is also an option here, but Benelli is a better option here is bike produces more power and torque and also qualify as an adventure-tourer motorcycle considering the components it possesses. Right now, BMW owners won’t look at any other bike for at least 4-5 years.

You can find the detailed specifications in the table below.

Spec Comparo: TRK 502X vs Versys 650 vs V-Strom 650

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