Benelli 502C vs Kawasaki Vulcan S
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Benelli 502C and Kawasaki Vulcan S are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. The Vulcan S costs ₹2,33,036 more than the 502C, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 40% extra.
The 502C takes 4 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the 502C and 5.5/10 for the Vulcan S.
Category by category
Price
502C
The 502C starts ₹2,33,036 lower (₹5,79,964 against ₹8,13,000), about ₹7,390 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Vulcan S
Vulcan S makes 13.1 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
502C
502C adds rear disc brake and tubeless tyres that the Vulcan S does not have on any variant.
Features
502C
502C gets usd front forks, led headlamp, projector headlamp and led daytime running lamp and 2 more items.
Warranty
502C
502C comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Vulcan S.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 502C if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is twin-cylinder cruiser enthusiast
- your priority is shorter riders wanting a cruiser
Buy the Vulcan S if
- your priority is shorter or new riders
- your priority is relaxed weekend cruising
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 502C | Vulcan S |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹5,79,964 | ₹8,13,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹6,59,484 | ₹9,19,032 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Benelli502C | KawasakiVulcan S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹5,79,964 | ₹8,13,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹18,390 | ₹25,780 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 500 cc | 649 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 46.8 bhp | 59.9 bhp |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 22 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 175 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 216 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 21 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 705 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1600 mm | 1575 mm |
| Length | 2240 mm | — |
| Width | 950 mm | — |
| Height | 1140 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 280 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside down telescopic fork, ø41mm Outer Tube | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Telescopic coil spring oil damped, 50 mm | Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | — |
502C vs Vulcan S: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 502C or the Vulcan S?
- The 502C is cheaper by ₹2,33,036 at the base variant (₹5,79,964 against ₹8,13,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 502C and Vulcan S in Delhi?
- About ₹2,59,548: roughly ₹6,59,484 for the 502C and ₹9,19,032 for the Vulcan S, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
