Benelli
Benelli 502C specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
The numbers in context
Each figure read against the 64 cruisers we have reviewed.
A spec sheet on its own says little. Here every 502C figure is set against the average for the 64 cruisers on this site, so you can see which numbers are ordinary for the class and which ones set it apart.
The 500 cc engine is 423 cc below the class average of 923 cc, 41st of 64. Peak power of 46.8 bhp is 17.8 bhp below the class average of 64.6 bhp, 33rd of 61. It will feel unhurried next to the class average; the mileage figure is usually the payback. Torque of 46 Nm is 35.2 Nm below the class average of 81.2 Nm, 41st of 64.
Kerb weight is 216 kg, 15 kg below the class average of 231 kg, 25th of 62. Seat height is 750 mm, right on the class average of 740 mm. Most riders from about 5'2" will get both feet flat. Ground clearance is 170 mm, 27 mm above the class average of 143 mm, 5th of 57.
Fuel tank is 21 litres, 6.6 litres above the class average of 14.4 litres, 3rd of 64. At a realistic 22 kmpl that is roughly 452 km between fills. Wheelbase is 1600 mm, 93 mm above the class average of 1507 mm, 13th of 62. A longer wheelbase trades some agility for stability at speed and with a pillion.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 175 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 216 kg
- Fuel tank
- 21 L
- Seat height
- 750 mm
- Ground clearance
- 170 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1600 mm
- Length
- 2240 mm
- Width
- 950 mm
- Height
- 1140 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
Engine
- Engine
- 500 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 46.8 bhp
- Torque
- 46 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 22 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 280 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Upside down telescopic fork, ø41mm Outer Tube
- Rear suspension
- Telescopic coil spring oil damped, 50 mm
Source: Benelli official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The 502C weighs 216 kg with fluids, has an 750 mm seat, 170 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1600 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 21 litres, good for about 452 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 160/60-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Eliminator, Vulcan S and Super Meteor 650
Equipment present on at least one variant of each; check the variant table for trim-specific items.
Only the 502C has
- USD front forks
- Projector headlamp
Rivals have, it lacks
- Bluetooth connectivity
- USB charging port
Colours
502C specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the 502C?
- It uses a 500cc engine producing 46.8 bhp and 46 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the 502C suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 750 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the 502C have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the 502C have?
- 14 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
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