Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Benelli TRK 502 Real-World Performance Comparison

 

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The adventure tourer segment has seen a surge in terms of popularity in recent times. But most of these bikes like the BMW R 1250 GS and the Triumph Tiger 1200 have been unattainable due to their mortgage breaking price tags. If you’re someone with a budget of around Rs 5 lakh, you’ve got two options - the Kawasaki Versys X-300 and the Benelli TRK 502. With both packing a parallel-twin engine, purpose-built design and priced so closely, which one should you opt for? We compare their real-world numbers to find out. 

Also Read - Kawasaki Versys X 300: Road Test Review

 

Acceleration

	Benelli TRK 502	Kawasaki Versys X-300
Engine	500cc, in-line two-cylinders, liquid cooled engine	296cc, parallel-twin, liquid cooled engine
Power	47.5PS	40PS
Torque	46Nm	25.7Nm
Transmission	6-speed	6-speed

 

	Kawasaki Versys-X 300	Benelli TRK 502
0-60kmph	3.41 seconds	3.03 seconds
0-100kmph	8.3 seconds	7.29 seconds
Top speed (achieved)	132kmph	139.56kmph

Despite their displacement and power differences, the Versys-X 300 put up quite a respectable 0-100kmph number. Not to mention, it can also hold a respectable highway speed. But the displacement advantage of the Benelli is clearly visible. 

Also Read - Benelli TRK 502X, TRK 502: First Ride Review

 

Roll-ons 

	Kawasaki Versys-X 300	Benelli TRK 502
30-70kmph in 3rd	3.89 seconds	3.93 seconds
40-80kmph in 4th	4.96 seconds	4.72 seconds

Thanks to the TRK 502’ 360-degree crank, it sacrifices a bit of low-end torque and it shows. It also doesn’t help that the Benelli weighs 235kg, a whopping 51kg heavier than the Versys! Not only is the Versys quicker in 30-70kmph roll-ons, but it also packs a shorter wheelbase (1450mm), which should make zipping through traffic easy.

 

Braking 

	Kawasaki Versys-X 300	Benelli TRK 502
80-0kmph	42.07m	30.71m
60-0kmph	23.85m	17.63m

You’d expect the Versys to win this round, right? Surprisingly, it is the TRK 502 which comes to a halt quicker despite its hulking demeanour. The front (twin 310mm) and rear (single 260mm) disc, in conjunction with Pirelli Angel ST tyres, offer a rather impressive stopping performance. The Kawasaki, on the other hand, just takes too long to stop and offers very less feedback to the rider. 

 

Fuel efficiency 

	Kawasaki Versys-X 300	Benelli TRK 502
City	29.86kmpl	30.97kmpl
Highway	27.57kmpl	33.5kmpl
Fuel tank capacity	17-litres	20-litres
Range	469km	670km

To be honest, we’d expected this round to go to the Versys. But surprisingly, despite packing a larger capacity engine and more bulk, it is the TRK 502 which is the most fuel-efficient of the duo in both the city as well as the highway! It also helps that it carries a mammoth 20-litre fuel tank, which should provide you with a range of close to 700km, making a ride from Pune to Goa without a fuel stop possible. The Versys-X 300 is not only less frugal, but also packs a smaller fuel tank. So expect quite a bit of fuel stops on your road trips with this one.

 

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