Which suits you
- Choose the Himalayan 450 if low-speed control and picking it up after a drop matter most: it is 39kg lighter wet (one figure is an estimate).
- The Himalayan 450 runs a 21" front wheel against 19". The bigger wheel rolls over ruts and stones more easily and opens up more knobbly tyre choices.
- The TRK 502X makes more power (47.6hp against 40hp), better for road miles between lanes, though power is rarely what you need on a lane itself.
- The TRK 502X costs £1,300 less new.
Holloway ratings side by side
Benelli TRK 502 X Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Green lane
Technical off-road
Beginner friendly
Road
TRK 502X vs Himalayan 450 specs
| Benelli TRK 502 X | Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Green lane score | 2/10 | 6/10 |
| Price | £4,499 | £5,799 |
| Wet weight | ~235kg | 196kg |
| Seat height | 840mm | 825mm |
| Ground clearance | Not published | 230mm |
| Suspension travel (f/r) | Not officially published | 200mm / 200mm |
| Wheels (f/r) | 19" / 17" | 21" / 17" |
| Tyre sizes (f/r) | 110/80-19 / 150/70-17 | 90/90-21 / 140/80-17 |
| Engine | 500cc | 452cc |
| Power | 47.6hp | 40hp |
| Fuel tank | 20L | 17L |
| Real-world range | Not officially published | ~250 mi |
| Licence | A2 | A2 |
A tick marks the better figure for green laning. Manufacturer figures; weights are wet unless marked as estimates.
Our take on each
Benelli TRK 502 X: A cheap, comfortable A2 adventure bike with a willing engine, but heavy, road-tyred and best kept to easy byways.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: A genuine step up in capability from the old 411, comfortable and confident on moderate lanes, just heavier than you'd expect to lift back up.
Remember: rider ability, tyres and the weather on the day move the real answer more than the bike does. Check each lane's own difficulty and legal status before you ride.
Find where to ride either one
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