For the first time in India, the Benelli 502C cruiser will be unveiled here. In some ways, it’s a new product portfolio for the bike company as it enters the cruiser market. Bookings were opened few days before and the ex-showroom price of Rs 5.4 lakh was also reported by Express Drives.
Now, we hope Benelli maintains this cost, even if it appears to be introductory. Benelli pricing, as we’ve seen in the past, is determined by the colour selections, and the aforementioned price includes them. The 502C shares its engine with the Benelli TRK502 and the Leoncino 500. This 500cc liquid-cooled engine produces 47.5hp and 46Nm of torque. This motor is combined with a 6-speed gearbox. Benelli appears to be a big fan of Ducati, and the 502C looks a lot like the more powerful Diavel 1260S. The LED headlight, body panels, and even the rear design all seem to be inspired by the first-generation Duke. In terms of features, the front of the bike has USD forks, while the back has a pre-load adjustable mono-shock. The console is fully digital and the front consists of double discs wherein the rear has only a single disc. Both are added with ABS. The 502c is available in Matte Cognac Red and Glossy Black from Benelli. The usual warranty on the new cruiser is three years and unlimited kilometres. Benelli India is following in Kawasaki’s footsteps by offering a cruiser, naked, and ADV on the same platform.
The Kawasaki Vulcan S will be up against the 502C. The latter, on the other hand, has a higher power output and a stronger presence in India than Benelli. It’ll be interesting to see how the Benelli offering stacks up against such well-known rivals.
Specifications
Chassis: Trestle steel tubes and plates
Body Type: Sports Naked Bikes
Emission Type: BS6
Engine Displacement: 500 cc
Engine Type: Inline 2 cylinder, 4-stroke
No of Cylinders: 2
Max Torque: 46 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Max Power: 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Capacity: 21L
Fuel gauge: Yes
Top Speed: NA
Gear Box: 6 speeds
Front Brake: Disc
Rear Brake: Disc
ABS: Dual Channel
Head Lamp: NA
Tachometer: NA
Tyre Make: NA
LED Tail Light: Yes
Speedometer: Digital
Odometer: Digital
Tripmeter: Digital
Tachometer: Digital
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