Cruisers are extremely practical as they serve the purpose of being both – a city-friendly ride as well as a comfortable highway tourer. Well, Benelli has been lately expanding its lineup for the Indian market. As a result, we now have the all-new Benelli 502C available in India with a starting price tag of Rs.4.98 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Planning to enter this segment? Take a look at the details down below.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Benelli has launched the Benelli 502 for the Indian market.
- To be powered by a 500cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine.
- It will rival Kawasaki Vulcan S and RE Interceptor 650 here.
Benelli 502C
The new 502C looks absolutely stunning with styling cues similar to the elder Diavel. To be precise, it comes equipped with a full LED lighting setup, muscular fuel tank and wing mirrors. For added practicality, Benelli has decided to introduce an LCD instrument cluster that displays almost all the vital information such as speed, fuel gauge, trip, gear position, etc among others.
At the heart, the all-new Benelli 502C will be featuring a powerful 500cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. Putting the overall output in numbers, this unit is truly capable of producing 47BHP @ 8,500 RPM and 46Nm @ 6,000 RPM. Transmission duties for the same are managed by a six-speed gearbox as standard.
Unlike the Diavel or any other bike from Benelli, this one uses a very basic 41mm USD fork up front. At the back, the same comes equipped with a conventional mono-shock unit. It will feature disc brakes on either end with dual-channel ABS as a standard feature for enough stopping power.
The new bike is filled with a lot of practicality. To start with, it gets a large 21-litre fuel tank, double-barrel exhaust and two different colour schemes including Matt Black and Matt Cognac Red.
Alternatives
Alternatives are a must. Therefore, the new Benelli 502C competes against some well-known rivals such as Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Kawasaki Vulcan S and the upcoming Honda Rebel 500. Want to learn more about its primary rival? Take a look at the Interceptor 650 right below.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
When launched initially, Royal Enfield used the aggressive price strategy for both the 650 twins. With several price updates, the current range of Interceptor 650 comes priced between Rs.2.81 Lakhs to Rs.3.03 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). Currently, at the heart, the all-new bikes feature a 648cc twin-cylinder engine. The overall output from this unit is rated at 47.65PS and 52Nm while being mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
Benelli 502C Vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: At A Glance
| Benelli 502C | Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 | |
| Engine | 500cc twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled | 648cc twin-cylinder, air/oil cooled |
| Power | 48.15PS | 47.65PS |
| Torque | 46Nm | 52Nm |
| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs.4.98 Lakhs | Rs.2.81 Lakhs to Rs.3.03 Lakhs |