Benelli TRK 552 and TRK 552X launched in India: Prices start at Rs 7.22 lakh

Benelli has launched the TRK 552 and TRK 552X in India. The road-biased TRK 552 costs Rs 7.22 lakh. The TRK 552X is slightly more off-road-capable and costs Rs 7.74 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Bookings are open at authorised Benelli Keeway dealerships.

Engine and features
The new TRK range gets a bigger 552cc twin-cylinder engine. It replaces the old 499.6cc unit. The engine makes 51.2hp at 8,500rpm and 49Nm at 6,500rpm. A 6-speed gearbox comes with it. Both bikes get a 5-inch TFT display with offline maps and smartphone connectivity. Heated grips, a heated rider’s seat and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) come as standard.

Weight and dimensions
Both bikes have the same 235kg kerb weight. That is heavy next to rivals like the Honda NX500 E-Clutch at 199kg and the Kawasaki Versys 650 at 220kg. Both get a 20-litre fuel tank, which suits an adventure tourer. The ground clearance and seat height differ, even though the suspension hardware is the same. The TRK 552 has 190mm of ground clearance and an 835mm seat. The TRK 552X has 210mm of ground clearance and an 860mm seat.

Wheels and tyres
The two bikes share their engine and chassis. The road-biased TRK 552 gets 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends. It gets Pirelli tyres, a 120-section front and a 160-section rear. The off-road-focused TRK 552X uses a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels. It gets cross-spoke wheels and Metzeler tyres, a 110-section front and a 150-section rear.

Colours and price
The TRK 552 comes in black and white. It costs Rs 7.22 lakh. The TRK 552X comes in white and green. It costs Rs 7.74 lakh. There is also a limited edition based on the 552X. It has yellow paint and golden rims. It costs Rs 16,000 more.

Rivals
Japanese rivals cost about the same. The Honda NX500 E-Clutch costs Rs 7.44 lakh. The Kawasaki Versys 650 costs Rs 8.63 lakh, which is a big premium.