Benelli 502C

Engine and gearbox

The Benelli 502C is a power cruiser that uses the same 500cc parallel-twin engine as the Leoncino 500 and TRK 502. It has eight valves, double overhead camshafts, liquid cooling and fuel injection, producing 35 kW (about 46.9 hp) at 8,500 rpm and 46 Nm at 6,000 rpm, according to Benelli. It uses a six-speed gearbox, a wet multi-plate clutch, chain drive and electric starting. Top speed is quoted at 160 km/h, and official consumption is 4.2 litres per 100 km, or about 23.8 km per litre.

Size and practicality

The 502C is long and low: 2,240 mm long, 950 mm wide and 1,150 mm tall, with a 1,580 mm wheelbase, the longest in Benelli’s Pakistan range. Its 760 mm seat is the lowest of any Benelli on the Pakistan website, which makes it easy for shorter riders to put both feet down. Ground clearance is a healthy 210 mm, unusual for a cruiser. Kerb weight is 220 kg and maximum load is 187 kg. A 21.5-litre fuel tank, the largest in the range, should give good touring range.

Chassis and equipment

The 502C uses a steel trellis frame and aluminium alloy wheels, with a 120/70 ZR17 front tyre and a 160/60 ZR17 rear. It has two 280 mm front discs and a 240 mm rear disc. ABS is not mentioned on the official Pakistan specification page. Front suspension travel is 135 mm and the rear mono-shock offers 50 mm. Colours listed are Black, Matte Black and Matte Purple.

Warranty

No warranty details are published on Benelli’s Pakistan website. Check warranty terms and stock with the dealer; at least one dealer listed the 502C as out of stock.

Which version to buy

The 502C is offered in one version at Rs 2,100,000 ex-factory. In our opinion, it is a strong choice for riders who want a comfortable, low-seat cruiser with twin-cylinder performance, a large fuel tank and high ground clearance for Pakistani roads. Compared with traditional cruisers, it has more modern styling and a sportier engine. Its weaknesses are its weight, the long wheelbase in tight city traffic, and the lack of clearly stated ABS. If you prefer a more upright and agile bike for the same money, the Leoncino 500 is the alternative; for touring with luggage, consider the TRK 502.