The Benelli 502C has been launched in India at Rs 4.98 lakh (ex-showroom India). You can read all about the motorcycle in our launch report here. Its pre-bookings commenced earlier this month for a token of Rs 10,000. The Benelli 502C is the company’s third motorcycle based on the 500cc parallel-twin engine platform and is Benelli’s first modern cruiser in India.
The urban cruiser looks like a scaled-down Ducati Diavel 1260 with its hunkered-down…
The Benelli 502C has been launched in India at Rs 4.98 lakh (ex-showroom India). You can read all about the motorcycle in our launch report here. Its pre-bookings commenced earlier this month for a token of Rs 10,000. The Benelli 502C is the company’s third motorcycle based on the 500cc parallel-twin engine platform and is Benelli’s first modern cruiser in India.
The urban cruiser looks like a scaled-down Ducati Diavel 1260 with its hunkered-down stance and raked-out front end. It has got a large 21-litre fuel tank, which should be more than enough for endless mile-munching. Even though it’s on the heavier side at 216kg kerb, the low 750mm seat should help maneuvering a tad easier.
The 500cc parallel-twin engine, mated to a 6-speed gearbox, produces 47.6PS and 46Nm. This engine is housed inside a tubular steel trellis frame and suspended by a USD fork and a preload-adjustable monoshock. Braking setup comprises twin 280mm rotors on the front wheel with a four-piston radial caliper acting on each disc. The rear 240mm disc gets a conventional two-piston caliper. Dual-channel ABS comes as standard.
The Benelli 502C competes with the upcoming Honda Rebel 500, which is likely to be launched in the coming months. Another alternative currently on sale is the Kawasaki Vulcan S, which is a 650cc cruiser.
Engine and Transmission
Engine Type | 2 cylinders in line, 4 strokes, liquid cooling, 4 valves per cylinder |
Displacement | 500 cc |
Max Torque | 46 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
No. of Cylinders | 2 |
Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
Valve Per Cylinder | 4 |
Starting | Self Start Only |
Fuel Supply | Fuel Injection |
Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
Ignition | TLI |
Gear Box | 6 Speed |
Bore | 69 mm |
Stroke | 66.8 mm |
Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
Emission Type | bs6 |
Features
Instrument Console | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital |
Techometer | Digital |
Tripmeter | Digital |
Odometer | Digital |
Seat Type | Single |
Clock | Yes |
Passenger Footrest | Yes |
Features and Safety
Pass Switch | Yes |
Clock | Yes |
Passenger Footrest | Yes |
Mileage and Performance
City Mileage | 26.52 kmpl |
Highway Mileage | 25.89 kmpl |
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph) | 4.82s |
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph) | 7.24s |
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph) | 3.84s |
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph) | 4.65s |
Braking (60-0 Kmph) | 15.41m |
Braking (80-0 Kmph) | 28.57m |
Braking (100-0 Kmph) | 55.91m |
Chassis and Suspension
Body Type | Sports Naked Bikes |
Dimensions and Capacity
Width | 950 mm |
Length | 2240 mm |
Height | 1140 mm |
Fuel Capacity | 21 L |
Fuel Reserve | 3 L |
Saddle Height | 750 mm |
Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
Wheelbase | 1600 mm |
Kerb Weight | 216 kg |
Electricals
Headlight | LED |
Tail Light | LED |
Turn Signal Lamp | LED |
LED Tail Lights | Yes |
Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter | 280 mm |
Rear Brake Diameter | 240 mm |
Performance
0-100 Kmph (sec) | 7.24s |
Motor & Battery
Peak Power | 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm |
Drive Type | Chain drive |
Transmission | Manual |
Underpinnings
Suspension Front | Upside down telescopic fork, ø41mm Outer Tube |
Suspension Rear | Telescopic coil spring oil damped, 50 mm. |
Brakes Front | Disc |
Brakes Rear | Disc |
ABS | Dual Channel |
Tyre Size | Front :-120/70-ZR17, Rear :- 160/60-ZR17 |
Wheel Size | Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm |
Wheels Type | Alloy |
Frame | Arch bar truck |
Tubeless Tyre | Tubeless |