2021 Honda CB500X vs Benelli TRK 502 Comparison Review: 500cc Middleweights Tested!
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
- India's middleweight ADV segment now has a handful of options for the customers. Abhilasha Singh and Pradeep Shah recently tested out the two of them i.e. 2021 Honda CB500X and BS6 Benelli TRK 502 and these two were launched in the market in recent months. So, how this rivalry turns out to be, keeping in mind the massive Rs 2 lakh price gap between these two bikes? Watch the full video to find out!
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Benelli TRK is a great bike...most videos & content makers I feel take out unnecessary flaws ...the bike looks good, is super smooth upto 140 km and great to ride...u don't feel the weight of this bike while riding or turning ...it's a great great bike for someone graduating to big bike...Honda is prized like Kohinoor which it is not ... somebody paying that money should buy verseys and not a 500 cc honda....the review is unnecessarily biased towards honda...if u test ride both and have to shell out money to buy ..90 percent of ppl will buy TRK...it's 90 percent as good as Honda with almost 2 lakh less..and it looks premium..
It is difficult to ride in the city - particularly in traffic - is what most reviewers are pointing out. As we all know, these bikes will spend a considerable amount if their lives in the city, which means it will be a compromise to live with the TRK. The Honda is eye-wateringly expensive - it's not worth that much money anyway, ultimately, making me feel that any brand (KTM, cough cough) could come into this segment and make a bank! I am eagerly awaiting the 490 Adv.
@@dsm4652 since it's very easy to flat foot due to low seat height its easy to handle also....maybe be issue for a guy with a light body built...I drove it for about 10 Kms in Chandigarh traffic and could flick it easily ..liked it a lot infact ..I just mean it's a beautiful thing in that price range
So the Benelli isn't something that is advisable the cost of ownership i.e service, quality of service can't be compared to that of a Japanese company. Also, the Honda is just easier to handle across all environments. I am not saying that it's not a looker the Benelli that is. Also, the Honda got one thing wrong and that's the pricing and if someone were in the market for it i would always point them towards the v Strom as it can do some off road. The Benelli isn't worth the investment because of the higher maintainence cost and reliability issues that creeps in. However to each is own, one must definitely factor in the cost of parts and service costs before buying. I have seen a lot of people make the error of getting a bike and not knowing what it would take to own one. I'd go Honda purely because it makes more sense in the long run and running costs.
@@leoncelestinedave would you say the running costs would make up for the 2 lakhs in difference of the sticker price? If so, then that's HUGE!
@@dsm4652 yup say you use the bikes for 3 to 5 years the Honda will pay it back but the Benelli won't, saying this because when I was in the market for one I did a lot of research which included creating an excel sheet and listing out part costs and that's when you notice the bigger picture. Also, in a survey across the globe when it comes to reliable brands across 100k users for any failures in the first 4 years the brands by ranking were
1) Yamaha
2) Suzuki
2) Honda (tied)
3) Kawasaki
These were owner experiences were collated. Also, the Benelli no matter what one says it's not reliable once you put more miles on it. I wouldn't recommend that.
Math behind pricing or reliability & refinement over maintenance & vibrations..
• If whosoever is buying a motorcycle & doesn't like vibrations, please buy a car..
• We all love reliable & refined products which Honda is but, Benelli is no slouch either.. One is 90 out of 100 the other is 75 out of 100..
• Both of them will demand maintenance periodically and both will cost the same.. Then why pay 2L more to a Honda.. I would maintain a Benelli upto screws & bolts till 50K kms & still will be having left money for my next trip & fuel.. 2L is a big amount, one can do 4 Mumbai-Ladakh-Mumbai trip inclusive of maintenance & stays..
• Points always mised by reviewers, Benelli comes with all pannier racks & engine guards.. Adding up the weight to Honda, there would hardly be 15-18 kgs of difference left..
• Pannier rack & saddle stay in addition would cost more on Honda's price tag..
• Non availability of spare parts is the only issue in Benelli but, nowadays Honda's also have the same issue..
• All though looks are subjective but, Benelli looks expensive in comparison to Honda.. Benelli seems to be a 8-10L rupee motorcycle or even more for some same way Honda looks 5-6L rupee motorcycle..
the servicing on the honda is more expensive than the benelli as well.
Total agree with ur explanation bro
Honda's reliability and refinement cannot be matched by Benelli.
Well said, but hnda price is not fare
@@suryakumar7719 Yeah, thats the only downside but the fact remains that ask any Honda owner and they will never have to take their big bikes much to the service center apart from its regular service intervals whereas manyBenelli owners will face a problem in their bikes. Any Japanese brand can outmatch any European, Indian or Chinese brand in its reliability and refinement.
In this segment, I think Kawasaki Versys 650 is the better of the two.
Atharva brother even prices 😜
And price toooo
Many years back I got burnt by falling for this so called Honda badge and got their Dazzler when it was released. If you expect a 2Lakhs+ premium just because of the nameplate Indians are not going to fall for it. The CB500X is going to go the Dazzler way unless Honda reduce their greed
Sad. The lady is definitely biased towards the Honda. For 2 lacs more, it’s a stupid pricing that Honda has come up with in India. The TRK is definitely worth more for the same price.
However with Benelli your 6L rs is gone into garbage bin. Even Hyosung had better engine than Bennana bike :p
Okay, what about tax . you dumb. If you blame honda then goverments role in the pricing . Search Delhi On road price and kerala .
Yes she is stupid. I have 2 Benelli bikes from last 5 year's and both are excellent machines.
@@royarnab22 which bike do u ride.. or just came to comment
@@akshaybhatte706 could you pls comment on overall ownership cost considering spares and service related costs..
Sorry but one thing I want to say I own a Benelli 502x....I had driven the bike almost 30 k km and to its limit......I never faced any problem till date ...but I see everybody says Benelli is not good what's the reson guys.....from my opinion Benelli 502x is much more better than honda CB 500.....
I have Suzuki vstorm and Kawasaki z 900 too....but love Benelli 502x
A great comparison, thank you, iv'e ordered my Honda cb500x.
Thanks a lot for the comparison. Enjoyed it 👍
I test rode both in the last few weeks. Benelli is super comfortable and would be perfect for 100-110 kmph cruising. I didn't find it hard to ride in traffic either. Honda is an allrounder, could use for both daily purposes and touring. The price difference on road is just 50k considering Honda has brought the price down recently. It's 7.3 laks Vs 6.8 laks. Yes, you would get those extra fittings for free in Benelli. But I am told that service cost is 7-9k every 6 months for Benelli and 3-4k for Honda.
Great video and review. Thanks
Very precised comparison between Bennelli TRK 502 and Honda CB500. For me I will buy for Benelli TRK 502, because it is a more practical bike compare than Honda CB500. Benelli TRK has everything in package not only in performance and looks, but as well the accessories. The Wind shield, Engine crash guard, rear baggage handler and the two sides containers handler, plus the comfortable pillion seat.
Lesser Cost, Looks, Performance and accessories for touring and adventure. It has it All! Awesome bike!
First time on this channel, and not disappointed at all. Very well review!
I am interested in Benelli 502c which just launched. Please do a proper review of that bike as well.
I sat on it recently, It has some Royal enfield/ Harley style vibrations when standing at idle. dont know how it is when riding. I suggest you do a test drive. Also maybe wait for the RE 650 Cruiser that is coming before making a decision.
Kudos to such a detailed review.
The girl is obviously biased against Benelli duh !!!!
Very nice and very honest & straight to the point review.
Tika Thanks so much for your review it has really helped me out allot, I'm still nowhere even close to making a final decision,
I'm here in Australia and I'm looking at the Royal Enfield, it a very nice bike
Both of you doing great job 👌👌
Thank you, Yogesh! Glad you like our work :)
Thanks for the great piece
Great video, but where did you find the 650 Kawasaki was a better off road bike?
Good review! I choose the Honda cb500 japanese engine baby!! Good job to both of you!! Have a safe ride guys!!
Honda refinement fit and finish 👌👌👌👌top quality hardware... Always love with Japanese engines...
POV FROM KERALA : I pay 1 lakh more from a person in Delhi. You guys complain pricing for honda. Then we have to blame goverment for tax
Complain to your State Government!?
If you are 5.8 and the seat height is 800mm. There is no way you are tip toeing. you are probably lying about ur height
Exactly I'm 5'7 last week did a test ride of 502 and I was flat footing, was wondering the same !!
@@True.Motive wait. I'm 5'10 and I barely have a flat foot on the TRK. his claim seems about right. maybe he was sitting further back than you were.
Great review 👍
Which Starbucks was this btw ?
A great video, I'm impressed by the Benelli it's getting good reviews on the internet, but I would be more interested in the 702 x.
can you fit a 1 or 2 teeth larger Engine drive cog to improve top touring speed and mpg.
TRK 502 ❤️
I would love to have a Honda CB 500x with Banelli TRK 502 pricing..
Very bad comparison video. Looks like a complete paid promotion by Honda. Until now, I had been riding Harleys but decided to get into Adv Touring segment. After doing lot of comparisons and test riding most of the Adv touring bikes like Versys 650, Gixxer, 390, TRK, this honda, I finally decided to go for TRK. I could have easily purchased Versys 650, but I liked 502x the most due to multiple reasons. They're giving best at the right Price. Built quality is also very good. Jusg close your eyes and invest in TRK, your money would be right on the cards.
Very mediocre, inexperienced views. Neither seem to be bike riders.
Trk is good in every way in paper... But its engine is not reliable as the Hondas cause Benelli borrowed this from the QJ motor. And also the servicing and maintenance are very high on trk compared to Honda. Also the market value will decrease very much for Benelli after few years.
The extra 2 lkh one paying is for all these. The brand value of Honda is unbeatable
Hyvä video, nice video. Mutta nyt päätös on viel vaikeampi, but now choosing "right" bike is more complicated
😅
Are we looking at splendor in adv guise ?
Lovely vlog, thanks neighbours 😊🙏
The TRK 502 is extremely uncomfy with massive inappropriate weight distribution. And then there is the headache of pathetic service which will ultimately turn out to be more expensive than the Honda.
If u compare the monthly emi, the Honda or another is a no brainer
Guys missed to mention very imp factor wheel sizes and comfort on touring didn't explain..eventhough slide shows sizes
Thanks for the look 🦘👍
Tail section looks different from the images on the india benelli website...
I suppose the only comparison between them on CZcams. Pretty good video. Refinement and low maintenance cost of Honda will be difficult to beat by Benelli or even Kawasaki. The price factor of CB500X and lack of Traction control and Cruise control for me is a bummer
You pay a lot more for these knick knacks so for an average user Honda cb500x is more than sufficient
I love the CB, i wish the pricing was a bit reasonable.
For the price TRK500 seems really good, It also comes with all the needed accessories for touring. Kudos to Benelli for that. The downside i see is really high maintenance cost combined with high service frequency(every 6 months).
Please elaborate on the service, I am considering the bike
@@SurajSinghTomarArya which one ?
Benelli has 6000 kms service interval
How about the quality of engine in Benelli…. ?, haven’t heard enough of Benelli as compared to Honda which is anytime considered a gem of engines. Service centres and cost of servicing needs some comments…. Thanks for a good comparison review
Good Review but you guys missed on the free accessories on Benelie
Sound - Benelli , no match, CB sounds like a 100cc commuter.
More weight means more stability and better ride quality.
In India on Highways , a all day cruising capability at 120kmph is more than sufficient for majority bikers.
Looks - Benelli a clear winner. Honda will feel like a 500cc commuter, no character, great at doing all things like a cb shine but that connect with the rider missing.
Weight has little influence on stability and ride quality. Geometry, wheelbase, aerodynamics, suspension, tyres and rider morphology play a much bigger role.
The prejudice against TRK is clear. For a motorcycle that everyone looks at with admiration in its passage. For me the video is not objective !!!! CB is a very good motorcycle, but it is not possible to devalue the TRK like that, a motorcycle that gives you everything at a super price !!!
If Honda fixes the price, there is simply no comparison. 500x is simple, perfectly balanced, gives a lot of confidence while riding, reliable, low maintenance cost. Only thing benelli has going for it is looks and price. But looks are subjective...
Great review. Thanks for showing the fuel consumption, most European/American tests don't bother ! The Honda will probably last longer and have better spares availability.
Literally every review mentions mpg.
@@flippy66 No
With 1.1 lakh price reduction CB 500X is a no brainer. With 38 kg weight difference the Benelli is obese and that'll reflect in its handling. If you drop that Benelli, goodluck with picking it up. CB 500X is a more polished product and will offer a trouble free ownership experience. Honda will be my pick.
I was wondering if Benelli increase their price or what since they both cost almost the same now.
TRK 502 is the winner. I own it and very proud of it.
please make benneli 502c vs trk 502
If i want to cruise at 90-100 or max 110 with less vibrations and good milage then Which is the best bike ? The trk 502 or versys 650 ?
Versys 650. Benelli can't even come close.
Trk has one advantage especially for shorter riders - the ground clearance.
The Honda is expensive to buy but cheaper to maintain, that is the case with all hondas and suzukis, trk not so much.
I just test rode/bought the trk last Saturday, the guy at the dealer said there is a huge confusion about the weight of the trk 502. The benelli trk 502 x is 235kg where the base model is actually only 213kg. This is due to the X having larger spoked wheels, the bigger exhaust and the longer suspension. Don't shoot the messenger 😂.
I thought this was times drives 😆 the logo looks so similar
great review! I can confirm the CB500X to be a very capable and reliable motorcycle..
Honda all day long. Honda bullet proof reliability, spares available globally. You cant compare the 2 in my view. The Benelli may be nice to ride etc, but when something fails or falls off, your not going to be so happy as parts seem impossible to obtain.
2:18 Seriously??!! 😑
Indeed. The comment on the quality is for laughs
I would also suggest to talk about maintenance/ownership cost while comparing bikes.
Yep... Very important
It doesnt matter if Honda is made of literal gold. It looks like a under 3 lakh bike while the Benelli looks like a liter class flagship adv. Benelli at 800mm seat height is also a unique in ALL adv bikes.
But comfort level in awesome on benelli 502
True that! Thanks for writing in.
Exactly, a very important factor to consider for people with back pain, which is most people nowadays. Including me. 😃. If mile munching is a priority for you, the the TRK is the way to go.
10:34 such a sad story. Jokes apart, I liked the review.
I wish honda had kept pricing under 6.5lac onroad
save money get the trk and use that money on servicing and touring instead
Also compare Jawa RVM 500..
Benelli trk 502 dream bike🥰
Looks like they are the same price now in sep2022
I came for a honest review, and look what I get, a paid comparisson right from word go
I realise this is for the Indian market but please consider stating prices in USD.
Exhaust sounds like 125cc motorcycle ic lools like something out of 100 cc scooter or 125 cc motorcycle overall design looks meek but they have the audacity to charge premium as much as a z900 or a trident
I will transfer the exhaust pipe of trk to the cb. And upgrade the swing arm of cb to fit the exhaust of the trk. 😄
better to speak about the advantage and disadvantage not to criticize about any brand. everybody got the opinion to decide.
instead of comparing u ppl could have reviewed only honda. Hope u bought work for honda. Yesterday i took a test ride trk 500 was awesome for that range of price it performs good.
Abhilasha singh make a tour the World together
Trk also gets slipper clutch
Well in the uk the Honda is £2000 MORE than the benelli . As to the weight , well the TRK has More on it thats why its a bit heavier 50mm forks , crash bars rear rack , twin front discs all absent . The TRK wins hands down thats why i own one
inline twin vs parallel twin
I had a test ride of it but i didnt like the engine worth for 6 lakhs
Crazy
Who wants top speed for touring bike east or west bennelli looking best
What is the cruising speed of both bikes
Honda CB500X - ~120 kmph
Benelli TRK 502 - ~100 kmph
Thanks for writing in.
@@ExpressDrives just 100 and 120,ktm adv 390 is cruising 140 easily
@@TTF_fan_boy. dude cruising speed means speed at 6000 rpm on the top most gear. Ktm 390 Adv does 140 kmph at a higher rev.
@@abirkumarbardhan8467 Duke or adv 390 both are not refined engines ,because of single cyl,but trk502,500x are refined because twin cyl
@@aravindkumar4625 Agreed!
Benelli make sense but power to Wight ratio disappointed me !
Trk 502 is love
Jo bhi ladki ne bola sabe sahi bola full support hai 😂
Answer for Question at 4:20 The Benelli Sounds 100 better !
Maintenance is vey much higher for 500c is too much
Benelli us better confront and also sound good
On what basis are u claiming Honda is more refined... do u have some measurement on engine vibrations... some scientific observation on heat issues... going to history u cant make blanket statements like this....Benelli is lot lot improved and latest bs6 is solid bike....booked my x already
TRK 502 is not bad as you guys told here 🤔🥺
Versys 650 is more off road capable than the CB500X? Seriously?
I find Xpulse and Himalayan best offroader for every Indian and in Indian conditions . Both these are most affordable bikes and by Indian bike makers . Proud to be Indian 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Xpulse is the best.
You have a 19 inch wheels on the honda and compare with the 502? why not bring the trk 502 X?
Also, you pretty much brought problems to the Benelli whilst you provided almost no flaws in the Honda? Is that bike perfect? Seems a bit one sided review!
Personally I do not own an Honda nor a Benelli and I find this video rather uneven.
Benelli ROARING BIG MALE 🦁
Honda:meow Cat 🐈
Beneli's technology is old and its lot heavy
502 sounds much better 😊🙏
Comparing Benelli vs Honda is unfair Honda has a reliability of over 70 years and Benelli is made in China and has had not much history behind it. I’d rather pay a little more to save money later in years to come (in terms of servicing, better reliability etc etc)
Benelli all the wayyyyyy!!!
These are not ADVs. Better call them Tourers.
Benelli is the best bike I love trk 502x
this video is paid for Honda.
bhai honda me kitne problem hai kon batayega sirf trk ke problem bata rahe hai. sabse bada issue toh price me hai. seating is very bad is seating
Trk sounds woooooooah...
Honda sounds kinda KARIZMA..
Trk is a beast in looks and very very comfortable for lonnnnng rides. If u wish to buy TRK go gor the spoke version..
Honda is for those who appreciate refinement but for its Naaaaaaaaah..
The X version's seat height is too damn high. I can imagine it being a nightmare in cities when you are not touring. You will have to always take 2 friends with you to help you reverse and pick it up.
CORRECTION! Middleweight vs overweight.
Honda looks like any other random bike on the street
Should have compared TRK X to the CBX where both are 19'' wheels etc. The 502 is road version
The abs is NOT switchable in TRK.
It is switchable. Please cross-check :)
@@ExpressDrives it was switchable in the earlier versions not in the model you guys reviewed.
There was a clear lack of chemistry between the presenters. The conversations were awkward than interesting ..tbh.