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Benelli has launched the TRK 502 adventure bike earlier in Malaysia and our friends in Malaysia have already ridden the motorcycle. And here is what they have to say!
Benelli Malaysia made quite a wave in the local motorcycling scene when it launched three new models last weekend. You can read about the launch here, but M Force Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd, the local importer, distributor and soon to be the assembler of Benelli motorcycles, also gave us an opportunity to sample all three bikes the following day.
The design has obvious influences from BMW, especially the fuel tank, sitting position and the shape and angle of the handlebar, but who can blame Benelli when the BMW GS is quite obviously one of the benchmarks for almost all adventure bike builders.
Taller riders will find the TRK a bit cramped, but it makes up for that with goodlow speedhandling, and a big comfortable seat.
It does not have a lot of technology, in fact, it skimps out on things like cruise control, traction control, andtyre pressure monitoring sensors, but it does have ABS. And Benelli knew exactly what kind of motorcycle it wanted the TRK 502 to be, so they also threw in a well-placed button (on the left handlebar, right within reach of your thumb) that allows you to completely switch off the ABS system. This is handy when you want to tackle dirt and mud off-road. Well thought out Benelli!
Brakes too are decent and are made up of twin 320mm discs up front grabbed by twin-piston calipers. The rear is made up of a single 260mm disc.Tyres are 120/70ZR17 up front and 160/60/ZR17 at the rear.
in the market right now.
The design of the Benelli TRK 502 has obvious influences from BMW, especially the fuel tank, sitting position and the shape and angle of the handlebar.
The damping is cushy so there is the usual dive under heavy braking typical of softish suspension, but the rear does a decent job at soaking up speed bumps and such, which gives it a comfortable ride.
Taller riders will find the TRK a bit cramped, but it makes up for that with good low-speed handling and a big comfortable seat.
Content & Photography credits: bikesrepublic.com
Benelli Malaysia made quite a wave in the local motorcycling scene when it launched three new models last weekend. You can read about the launch here, but M Force Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd, the local importer, distributor and soon to be the assembler of Benelli motorcycles, also gave us an opportunity to sample all three bikes the following day.
The design has obvious influences from BMW, especially the fuel tank, sitting position and the shape and angle of the handlebar, but who can blame Benelli when the BMW GS is quite obviously one of the benchmarks for almost all adventure bike builders.
Taller riders will find the TRK a bit cramped, but it makes up for that with goodlow speedhandling, and a big comfortable seat.
It does not have a lot of technology, in fact, it skimps out on things like cruise control, traction control, andtyre pressure monitoring sensors, but it does have ABS. And Benelli knew exactly what kind of motorcycle it wanted the TRK 502 to be, so they also threw in a well-placed button (on the left handlebar, right within reach of your thumb) that allows you to completely switch off the ABS system. This is handy when you want to tackle dirt and mud off-road. Well thought out Benelli!
Brakes too are decent and are made up of twin 320mm discs up front grabbed by twin-piston calipers. The rear is made up of a single 260mm disc.Tyres are 120/70ZR17 up front and 160/60/ZR17 at the rear.
in the market right now.The design of the Benelli TRK 502 has obvious influences from BMW, especially the fuel tank, sitting position and the shape and angle of the handlebar.The damping is cushy so there is the usual dive under heavy braking typical of softish suspension, but the rear does a decent job at soaking up speed bumps and such, which gives it a comfortable ride.
Taller riders will find the TRK a bit cramped, but it makes up for that with good low-speed handling and a big comfortable seat.
Content & Photography credits: bikesrepublic.com
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