Last year proved to be a strong period for the global motorcycle industry.
6,543 units Benelli TRK 502 sold in Italy, outsell the BMW R 1250 GS (4,062).
Tenere 700 is third best-selling bike in Italy with 2,762 units registered.
In Malaysia, more than 700,000 units of motorcycles sales were recorded in 2022, which is the biggest number ever registered despite the country was still in the process of recovering from Covid.
Italy also recorded significant sales throughout 2022, with 291,661 bikes sold.
Meanwhile, the Benelli TRK 502 emerged as the most popular full-size motorcycle for 2022 in Italy, with 6,645 units sold. More importantly, the Chinese-made motorcycle also outsold BMW’s R 1250 GS.
As a result, the 500cc parallel-twin ADV bike becomes the most popular motorcycle in Italy for the third consecutive year.
Interestingly, no motorcycles could exceed the 6,000 figure other than the TRK 502 in the last five years.
Below is the number of units sold for the best-selling motorcycles in Italy in the last five years:
Benelli is making great strides in 2022, with over 8,522 new motorcycles registered in Italy.
Benelli sold more than 8,000 units in the first six months of 2022.
The TRK 502 is the brand’s most famous motorcycle, with more than 4,000 units registered in Italy in 2022.
According to the company, the sales projection marks a six per cent increase compared to last year’s period.
For a company that Chinese-based QJ Motors own, the numbers certainly seem that Italian riders are satisfied with the brand.
Thanks to the trust, Benelli became the best-selling motorcycle brand in Italy for the first six months of 2022.
Moreover, for a brand that has to compete with big players like Ducati and Aprilia, becoming the best-selling motorcycle brand in Italy is a historical moment.
While some might question the authenticity of Benelli as an Italian brand, the reality is that plenty of companies are financed by other firms that is based elsewhere.
Considering Benelli is making great strides in terms of sales in Italy; clearly Italians are in love with the brand.
Interestingly, the TRK 502 has played a pivotal role in Benelli’s 2022 success so far. Out of the total, Benelli sold 4,436 units of the TRK 502 in the first six months of 2022.
“Today, we are facing a historic result. An extraordinary milestone, achieved thanks to the incredible commitment, passion and determination of all those who are part of this company,” said Benelli Italia sales manager Gianni Monini.
Benelli has been landing some impressive sales figures over the recent years.
Back in 2020, the China-owned company marked an impressive sales performance with the Benelli TRK 502 crowned as the best-selling bike in Italy.
The TRK 502 is a good sized bike, though a little cramped for taller riders.
However, its 2021 sales figures smashed its 2020 record in 2021 with Italian publication, Moto.IT reported that Benelli registered a 57 per cent growth compared to 2020.
Not only that, the Benelli TRK 502 adventure motorcycle managed to hold on to its top spot as the best selling bike in the region, with over 6,543 units sold in 2021 alone.
Moreover, two other models, the Leoncino 500 and Benelli BN 125 made it to the top 15 best-selling bikes for 2021, marking another proud moment.
“We are very satisfied with the goals achieved in 2021, but we are convinced that these results are not a point of arrival but a stimulus to improve our performance, day after day.
“There are many Italian motorcyclists who have decided to trust us in recent years by purchasing our vehicles and now we are ready to offer them new and exciting models that will complete the range, such as Leoncino 125, Leoncino 800, Leoncino 800 Trail and TRK 800,” said Gianni Monini, Benelli Italy sales manager.
Looking at the numbers, Benelli currently holds a significant portion in the 300cc to 500cc segment in Italy, with a 40 per cent market share. This means that the company might make a strong impact in the bigger segment in the coming years once the TRK 800, Leoncino 800 and the big 1200 GT tourer make their way to Europe.
Tahun 2021 ternyata memberangsangkan buat Benelli apabila jualan model TRK 502 telah pun mengatasi jumlah jualan tahun lalu di Itali meskipun baru enam bulan berlalu.
Benelli berjaya menjual 3,649 unit TRK 502 dari 1 Januari hingga 30 Jun 2021 sekaligus melakar rekod baharu bagi jenama berusia 110 tahun itu.
Berikut senarai jualan TRK 502 mengikut varian:
TRK 502 Standard – 683 unit
TRK 502 X – 2,966 unit
Meskipun motosikal yang dihasilkan di China sering dihujani dengan pandangan negatif namun Benelli semakin mendapat tempat di hati peminat dua roda di seluruh dunia terutamanya di Eropah.
Menurut laporan, jualan TRK 502 di Itali turut mengatasi jualan jenama lebih popular antaranya BMW R 1250 GS.
Sementara itu, Pengurus Jualan Benelli Itali, Giannia Monini, meluahkan rasa bangga dengan pencapaian tahun ini.
“Keputusan ini sangat mengagumkan dan kami berasa bangga.
“Pencapaian ini mengesahkan bahawa kami telah membuat keputusan yang tepat dengan menghasilkan motosikal yang membenarkan lebih ramai menyertai dunia motosikal,” jelasnya.
Dengan harga EUR6,240 (RM30,600) di Itali, pastinya membolehkan TRK 502 menjadi pilihan utama pembeli terutamanya bagi penunggang baharu.- Motociclismo
Tahun 2017 merupakan julung kalinya jenama motosikal Itali-Taiwan itu memperkenalkan TRK 502 untuk pasaran dunia.
Benelli TRK 502 X
Benelli TRK 502 merupakan motosikal segmen ‘adventure touring’ mampu milik yang menawarkan rekaan moden setaraf dengan jentera lain dalam segmennya meskipun taraf kualiti masih lagi dipersoalkan.
Bagaimanapun, Benelli dijangka memperkenalkan 502 terbaru berdasarkan imej ‘spyshot’ yang bocor di internet.
QJ SRT 500
Imej tersebut memaparkan sebuah jentera dengan lencana QJ SRT 500.
Bagi yang tidak mengikut perkembangan semasa jenama Benelli, QJ Motor merupakan syarikat motosikal milik Qianjiang Motorcycle, syarikat sama yang memegang jenama Benelli.
Sehingga kini, hampir kesemua motosikal QJ Motor dijenamakan semula sebagai Benelli untuk pasaran luar.
Benello TRK 502 datang dengan dua varian, dan imej ‘spyshot’ tersebut memaparkan varian 502 X yang menampilkan rim jenis jejari (spoke) berbanding aloi.
Bagaimanapun, perbezaan paling ketara ditonjolkan model baharu ini adalah rekaan yang lebih ‘kurus’ berbanding model sebelumnya sekaligus petanda positif dalam mengurangkan berat jentera dan memperbaiki prestasi enjin.
Model ini dijangka mengekalkan enjin parallel-twin 500cc namun dengan kuasa yang dipertingkat berbanding 47hp pada model sebelumnya, swingarm aluminium dan sistem penyerap hentakan daripada Marzocchi.
QJ SRT 500
Bahagian depan jelas memaparkan penggunaan lampu LED, dengan rekaan yang lebih tirus dan penghadang angin yang tinggi. Model ini juga didatangkan dengan ‘centre stand’ berdasarkan imej dikongsikan.
Dua lelaki bertindak merompak sebuah stesen minyak Shell Jalan Kaki Bukit, Kangar, Perlis awal pagi tadi.
Rakaman kamera litar tertutup (CCTV) di kedai terbabit yang mula tular di laman sosial hari ini jelas menampakkan dua suspek lelaki terlibat dalam rompakan di stesen terbabit.
Kedua-duanya memasuki premis dengan memakai topi keledar dan topeng muka
Selepas kejayaan memasarkan Leoncino 500 dan TRK 502, pengeluar motosikal Itali, Benelli bakal perkukuhkan jenama mereka dengan melancarkan Benelli 302S.
Benelli 302S merupakan motosikal segmen ‘entry level’ yang akan menggantikan TNT 300.
Jentera ini telah pun dipasarkan di Amerika Syarikat dengan harga USD4,299 (RM17,920).
Tidak seperti TNT 300, 302S telah didatangkan dengan rekaan serba baharu serta enjin yang lebih berkuasa.
Model ini turut dilengkapi beberapa ciri baharu antaranya lampu projektor LED dan paparan digital.
Bagaimanapun, seperti model sebelumnya, 302S turut mengguna pakai kerangka steel trellis.
Antara perbezaan ketara, TNT300 menggunakan enjin 282cc namun 302S dilengkapi enjin 300cc, parallel twin 4-lejang DOHC yang menjana 37.5 hp (32.2 hp pada TNT 300) pada 11,000 rpm dan 25.62 Nm pada 9,000 rpm.
Bagi menjamin keselamatan, brek kaliper depan adalah jenis empat piston 260 mm dual-disc dan kaliper dua piston 240mm dengan single disc di bahagian belakang.
Meskipun masih tiada maklumat mengenai model baharu ini di Malaysia, kami menjangkakan pegumuman rasmi akan dibuat dalam masa terdekat.
Pictures of a Benelli TRK 520 in Royal Malaysian Police colours were making rounds on the internet.
The pictures led some to believe that PDRM are using the bike.
However, they denied that they have the model in service.
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has denied that they have drafted the Benelli TRK 502 into service.
Pictures of a Benelli TRK 502 resplendent in PDRM markings were making rounds on the internet. Additionally, it is equipped with police regalia such as sirens/loudspeakers and strobe lights. There appears to be no CB radio, however.
Director of the Strategic Human Resources and Technology at Bukit Aman, Datuk Sri Tajudin Md Isa said that PDRM has yet put any new bike into service. “I confirm that the motorcycle does not belong to the Royal Malaysian Police.”
Conversely, he added that, “The motorcycle may be used for testing.”
The PDRM currently has six types of motorcycles in service. They are the Honda CBX750P, Honda VFR800, Honda ST1300, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Kawasaki KLX250 and Kawasaki Z250.
The fleet is being used by the Department of Traffic Investigation and Enforcement (Jabatan Siasatan Trafik dan Penguatkuasaan), Motorcycle Patrol Unit (Unit Rondaan Bermotosikal) and Special Operations Command (Pasukan Gerak Khas).
We hope that the bike is legit i.e. being tested by the police. Otherwise, please refrain from dressing up your motorcycle to mimic that of the police.
Motosikal Benelli TRK 502 telah dilancarkan sebagai pilihan mampu milik bagi mereka yang inginkan motosikal ‘sport-tourer‘ kelas pertengahan yang ringkas.
Walaupun ia tampak ringkas, motosikal Benelli TRK 502 ini direka dengan cantik sekali lengkap dengan gaya Itali.
The Benelli TRK 502 was launched as a budget option for those who seek a simple, midrange sport-tourer.
Simple as it is, the Benelli TRK 502 is prettily designed with Italian flair.
It was comfortable and frugal on fuel.
We Malaysian motorcyclists love to tour and we’d do it on any sort of bikes. I had an ex-colleague who along with his friends, rode 135cc kapchais all the way to Chiang Mai, Thailand and back. There are those who completed the Thousand Corners at Mae Hong Son on classic Vespas. Another group rode the Ducati Scrambler to the Chinese border. I’ve joined cross-border where the participants rode sportbikes. Also, consider the fact that the record holder for the longest continuous motorcycle ride at 5,600km was a Malaysian, who rode non-stop without sleep for four-and-half days.
It’s for this very reason that Malaysia is also a hotbed for sport-touring and adventure-touring motorcycles.
However, these 650cc and above machines cost from just below RM 40,000 and up, putting them out of the reach of a large number of enthusiasts.
Well, that’s changed with the addition of Benelli TRK 502. Priced from RM 30,621, it’s a price point that’ll appeal to a few.
The Benelli TRK 502 is certainly pretty when viewed. It has that aggressive signature Benelli dual headlights, swooping lines and large diameter brakes. The long “snout” reminded us of another Italian sport-tourer.
Getting on was easy as the seat was low, so both feet touched ground. But the reach to the handlebar was a bit “different.” At 167cm tall, I found the wide handlebar was further in front than most bikes. But that wasn’t the whole story. It was also high up, therefore lifting both my elbows and the shoulders up in the air. Adjusting the handlbar backwards by just a smudge had the control housings banging on top of the fuel tank, so it may as well be fixed. The footpegs were set to the front which meant the knees almost didn’t fold at all.
The combination of footpegs set low and forward, low seat and high handlebar way up front, made me felt like I was riding a bagger with lowrise ape-hangers. On the other hand, taller riders should find it alright. That said, your body will get used to its riding position in no time.
It was also due to this that the bike felt heavier than it really was when lifting it off the sidestand, riding and idling at the stoplights.
The engine started up within a few revolutions most of the time. I said most because there were a few times when it just cranked and cranked without catching, and only to start after calling it a few choice words. Good thing the battery was new and strong otherwise I’d be stuck. I even got laughed at by a couple, “Hahaha, the guy’s big bike couldn’t start,” they said in Chinese, not realizing that I understood them.
I came across the same issue when I tested the TRK 1190 and TnT 302 years before. Hope Benelli fixes this issue. The TnT 600 I reviewed didn’t have this issue.
But when the bike ran, it was comfortable. The large-sized windscreen and bodywork kept windblast off the face and torso.
The handling was commendable, although it wasn’t that agile. It was stable due to its long wheelbase and low seat height, however. The rear shock pumped up and down when slamming the bike through fast corners, but the bike maintained its line. Both front and rear suspension coped well to road bumps by clunking loudly over them.
Did someone abuse this demo bike before we tested it?
The brakes were really good, without a fault. I rode it in pouring rain a few times and they grabbed hard without sending the bike into a death wobble. The ABS worked as advertised when brakes are applied hard over wet speedbreaker lines.
The engine accompanies you with the combination of a roar and howl. It revved slowly but it held its speed effortlessly at higher speeds. Torque was good too, given the capacity. Passing other vehicles was done briskly with the right amount of revs.
However, I couldn’t escape the fact that finding NEUTRAL while the engine idled was like trying to find a billion ringgit without resorting to breaking the law. Against, this was just like the previous models, except for the TnT 600
What I truly welcomed was the addition of the large Coocase panniers and top case. What I didn’t appreciate, though, was rain leaking through the top case and inundating the contents inside which included my camera. To fair, it seemed that someone had dropped the bike on box or the box on the ground before. But for a complete peace-of-mind, just opt for those from GIVI.
All in all, the Benelli TRK 502 was alright. I did what it meant to do, despite the few niggles we mentioned. It’s priced to offer Italian styling and some performance at an accessible value, so that you could take it on an extended trip. Being a 500cc bike, it’s touring on a budget for everyone.
Pertubuhan Berita Nasional Malaysia (BERNAMA) telah menganjurkan satu program kembara ke seluruh negara dinamakan Jelajah 1 Jiwa bersempena dengan ulang tahun jubli emas ke-50 agensi berkenaan.
Konvoi selama lapan hari itu dikembarai oleh sekitar 15 orang penunggang yang terdiri daripada kakitangan BERNAMA, ahli Kelab Komuniti Benelli Matters dan juga beberapa pemilik motosikal SYM yang akan menjelajah sepelusuk Semenanjung Malaysia dalam siri pertamanya.
Sejumlah lima buah motosikal Benelli yang baru telah didermakan oleh MForce Holdings Sdn Bhd bagi menunjukkan sokongan mereka yang juga termasuk siri kedua kembaraan itu di mana mereka akan menjelajah Sabah dan juga Sarawak.
