No, it is not at all just any other bike for portfolio expansion. In fact, the Italian brand has shown a lot of trust in the Benelli 502C while introducing it in India. Being a powerful urban cruiser, the brand expects it to bring a lot of new customers. Bookings for the 502C has already been started against a token amount of Rs.10,000 while the deliveries and price unveil is slated for late July 2021. Want to know more about the upcoming bike? Take a look at the details we have till now.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Benelli India has revealed the upcoming 502C cruiser bike.
- Bookings for the same has already started against Rs.10,000.
- It will be featuring a 500cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine.
Benelli 502C
Baby Diavel is what so many people call it, will be featuring a visible trellis frame, wide handlebar, small wing mirrors and twin-barrel exhausts. Interestingly, the LED headlights on the new 502C surely make it attractive, aiding to a humongous road presence.
The digital instrument cluster console is there with tons of information keeping in mind the modern technologies. Also, a massive 21.5-litre fuel tank will result in an enhanced overall range.
For added safety, it will be available with disc brakes on either end. The front wheel sports 280mm twin discs. Meanwhile, at the back, a single 240mm disc does its job quite well. Interestingly, the dual-channel ABS works as the icing on the cake.
Talking about the suspension setup, the new Benelli 502C comes with a 41mm USD fork upfront. Similarly, at the back, it gets a preload-adjustable monoshock unit.
Remember the engine available on the TRK 502 and Leoncino? That same BS6 compliant 500cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled unit will be powering the Benelli 502C. Putting the overall output in numbers, it can churn out a massive 47.5BHP and 46Nm of peak torque with a 6-speed gearbox as a standard fitment.
Alternatives
In India, the upcoming Benelli 502C will be competing against some well-known rivals including Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Kawasaki Vulcan S and the about to arrive Honda Rebel 500. Want to know more about the best-selling Interceptor 650? Take a look at it just below.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
At the time of its initial launch, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 was a power-packed motorcycle with a comparatively lower price tag. The bike manufacturer has recently revised its price several times because of which it is currently priced between Rs.2.81 Lakhs and Rs.3.03 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new Interceptor 650 comes powered by a BS6 compliant 648cc twin-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine that churns out a decent 4.6PS of power and 52Nm of peak torque. Several colour shades including – Canyon Red, Ventura Blue, Orange Crush, Downtown Drag, Baker Express, Sunset Strip and Mark 2 are available with the new range of Interceptor 650 motorcycles.
Benelli 502C Vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: At A Glance
| Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 | Benelli 502C | |
| Engine | 648cc twin-cylinder, air-oil cooled | 500c twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Power | 47.65PS | 48.15PS |
| Torque | 52Nm | 46Nm |
| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs.2.81 Lakhs to Rs.3.03 Lakhs | Under Rs.5 Lakhs (Expected) |