Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Benelli 502C Comparison

Updated: 08, Nov, 2023 07:36 AM

	Kawasaki Vulcan S Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 7,10,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 7857 views All time: 228362 views	Benelli 502C Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 5,85,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 4027 views All time: 19774 views	Add a Bike to compare
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Overall Length
	2310 mm	2240 mm
	Overall Width
	855 mm	950 mm
	Overall Height
	1090 mm	1140 mm
	Wheelbase
	1575 mm	1600 mm
	Seat Height
	705 mm	750 mm
	Ground Clearance
	130 mm	170 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	14 litres	21 litres
	Kerb Weight
	235 kg	216 kg
COMFORT FEATURES
	Rider’s Footpegs
	Adjustable	NA
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest
		NA
	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Pillion Grabrail
		NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Kawasaki Vulcan S mileage is 22.72 kmpl (approximate).	Benelli 502C mileage is around 20-25 kmpl (approximate).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 650cc cruiser bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 500cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 7.5 seconds (approximate).
	Top Speed
	Kawasaki Vulcan S top speed is 170 kmph (approximate).	Benelli 502C top speed is around 175 kmph (approximate).
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	649 cc	500 cc
	Bore
	83 mm	69.0 mm
	Stroke
	60 mm	66.8 mm
	Compression Ratio
	10.8:1	11.5:1
	Number of Cylinders
	2	2
	Gearbox Type
	6-Speed, Return	NA
	Engine Details
	649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin	500cc, Liquid-Cooled, In-line 2-Cylinder, Four-Stroke, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, DOHC Engine
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection: 38 mm x 2 with Sub-Throttles	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
	Ignition
	Digital	ECU - TLI
	Number of Gears
	6	6
	Maximum Power
	61 HP @ 7500 rpm	47.5 HP @ 8500 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm	46 Nm @ 6000 rpm
	Valve System
	DOHC, 8 Valves	NA
	Lubrication
	Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump	Pressure Splash Lubrication
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Gear Indicator

	ABS Light

	Tachometer
	Analogue	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital
	Clock
		Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Key Features
	Modern Urban Styling, Large Disc Brakes, Slim Backbone-Style Rear Frame, Easy-to-Read Instrumentation, Relaxed Foot-Forward Riding Position, Long Wheelbase, Gear Indicator	Fully Digital Instrument Console, Anti-Lock Braking System, Pirelli Tyres, Brembo Brakes, Adjustable Clutch Lever.
	Similar Bikes
	Harley-Davidson Street 750, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Kawasaki Z650, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Kawasaki Versys 650, Benelli 502C	Kawasaki Vulcan S, Keeway V302C, QJ Motor SRV 500, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Benelli Imperiale 400
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Pass Light

	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	LED	LED
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	LED	LED
	Voltage
	12V	12V
	Capacity
	8.6Ah	8Ah
	Head Light
	LED	LED
	Tail Light
	LED	LED
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design

	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 650cc cruiser bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 500cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 7.5 seconds (approximate).
	Comfort

	Fuel Economy

	Features

	Build Quality

	Value for Money

BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres
		NA
	Front Tyre
	120/70-R18 M/C (59H)	120/70-ZR17 M/C 58W
	Rear Tyre
	160/60-R17 M/C (69H)	160/60-ZR17 M/C 69W
	Front Brake
	Single 300mm Disc, Dual-Piston	280mm Dual Discs
	Rear Brake
	Single 250mm Disc, Single-Piston	240mm Single Disc
	ABS
	2-Channel ABS	2-Channel ABS
	Front Wheel
	18-inch	17” x MT 3.50” DOT
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	17” x MT 4.5” DOT
	Wheel Type
	Alloy Wheels	NA
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Frame (Chassis)
	Perimeter, High-Tensile Steel	Steel Trellis Frame
	Front Suspension
	41mm Telescopic Forks	41mm USD Telescopic Forks
	Rear Suspension
	Offset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, with Adjustable Preload	50mm Rear Shock Absorber
	Front Wheel Travel
	130 mm	135 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	80 mm	50 mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Rake
	31°	NA
	Trail
	120 mm	NA
	Steering Angle
	35°(Left), 35°(Right)	NA
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges + 1% TDS. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Cruiser	Cruiser
	Official Tagline
	Your Way	Ultimate Urban Cruiser
	Bike Variant
	2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S (New Model)	2024 Benelli 502C
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available
	Latest Price in India
	2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S price is Rs 7.10 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Benelli 502C price is Rs 5.85 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Metallic Flat Raw Graystone	Red, Black
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S on road price is Rs 8.17 lakh in Delhi, Rs 8.45 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 8.27 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 8.38 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Kawasaki dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	2024 Benelli 502C on road price is Rs 6.73 lakh in Delhi, Rs 6.96 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 6.82 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 6.90 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Benelli dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.