Benelli TRK 502 vs Kawasaki KLE500
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Benelli TRK 502 and the Kawasaki KLE500 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Benelli Philippines (Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc.), via benelli.com.
Benelli TRK 502
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱379,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,692
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KLE500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱341,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,620
How they differ
- The Kawasaki KLE500 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱341,000, which is ₱38,000 (10%) below the Benelli TRK 502 at ₱379,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the KLE500 is estimated at ₱9,620 a month against ₱10,692 for the TRK 502, a difference of ₱1,072 a month.
- The KLE500 makes more power (51 PS against 47.6 PS for the TRK 502).
- The TRK 502 has more torque (46 Nm against 42.6 Nm for the KLE500).
- The TRK 502 has the larger engine (500 cc against 451 cc for the KLE500).
- The TRK 502 has the lower seat at 835 mm, 35 mm below the KLE500, which matters for shorter riders.
- The TRK 502 is the heavier bike (210 kg against 193 kg for the KLE500).
- The TRK 502 carries more fuel (20 L against 16 L for the KLE500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Benelli TRK 502Standard, ₱379,000 | Kawasaki KLE500Standard, ₱341,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 500 cc | 451 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 47.6 PS | 51 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 46 Nm | 42.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6000 | 7500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 25 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed manual, wet multi-plate clutch | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2200 mm | 2300 mm |
| Width (differs) | 915 mm | 940 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1450 mm | 1355 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1505 mm | 1555 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 835 mm | 870 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 190 mm | 185 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 210 kg | 193 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 20 L | 16 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 140 mm travel | Inverted fork, 43 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono-shock-absorber, 45 mm travel | Uni-Trak swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs, 320 mm | Single disc, 300 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc, 260 mm | Single disc, 230 mm, Dual-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90-21 M/C 54S |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160/60 ZR17 | 140/70-17 M/C 66S |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium alloy | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Steel trellis frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS, selectable |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Assist and slipper clutch, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.