For riders looking for a versatile and capable vehicle that can handle everything from daily commuting to long-distance touring, as well as some off-road exploration, adventure touring bikes are a terrific option. The Kawasaki Versys 650, SWM Superdual T, and Benelli TRK 502 are three well-liked versions that meet the criteria. We'll compare the features of each bike in this post to make it easier for you to choose the one that best suits your requirements.

TRK 502 Benelli

The 500cc parallel-twin engine of the Benelli TRK 502 adventure touring bike generates 47 horsepower and 33 lb-ft of torque. It has a wet clutch and a six-speed gearbox. A 50mm upside-down fork and rear shock with adjustable preload and rebound are features of the bike's steel trellis frame. The brakes on the front have two 320mm discs each with four piston callipers, whereas the brake on the back has just a 260mm disc and two piston callipers. The TRK 502 weights 235 kg (518 lbs) and has a 20-liter gasoline tank.

650cc Kawasaki Versys

Another adventure touring bike with a 650cc parallel-twin engine that generates 68 horsepower and 47 lb-ft of torque is the Kawasaki Versys 650. It has a wet clutch and a six-speed gearbox. The Versys 650 sports a rear shock with adjustable preload and rebound, a 41mm adjustable front fork, and a steel trellis frame. The brakes on the front have two-piston callipers and twin 300mm discs, while the brake on the back has a single 250mm disc and a single-piston calliper. The Versys 650 weights 216 kg (476 lbs) and has a 21-liter fuel tank.

Superdual SWM T

The adventure touring bike known as the SWM Superdual T is equipped with a 600cc single-cylinder engine that generates 54 horsepower and 49 lb-ft of torque. It has a wet clutch and a six-speed gearbox. The bicycle includes a steel trellis frame, a front fork that can be adjusted by 45mm, and a rear shock with preload and rebound adjustments. Rear brakes consist of a single 220mm disc with a single-piston calliper, while the front brakes are a pair of 300mm discs with four-piston callipers. The Superdual T weights 169 kg (372 lbs) and has a 19-liter fuel tank.

Evaluating specifications

After examining the particular specifications of each bike, let's compare them side by side to see how they compare.

Engine: Of the three bikes, the Versys 650's engine is the most potent, putting out 68 horsepower as opposed to the 54 horsepower of the Superdual T and the 47 horsepower of the TRK 502. As opposed to the Versys 650's 47 lb-ft and the TRK 502's 33 lb-ft, the Superdual T boasts the maximum torque output at 49 lb-ft.

All three motorcycles have a six-speed transmission with a wet clutch.

All three motorcycles include an adjustable suspension system and a steel trellis frame. The TRK 502 features a fork with a 50mm diameter, while the Versys 650 and Superdual T have forks with 41mm and 45mm, respectively. The Versys 650 has the largest front brake discs, while the TRK 502 has the largest rear shock.

Versys 650 has the largest gasoline tank, at 21 litres, followed by the TRK 502 (20 litres), and the Superdual T (19 litres).