Benelli has launched the Benelli 502c at an attractive price of INR 4.98 lakhs (ex-showroom) in India. The cruiser’s design includes aggressive styling, visible steel trellis frame, ultra-comfortable riding ergonomics, free floating single piece seat, muscular tank, LED lighting, imposing front fascia, chunky front suspension and double-barrel stainless steel exhaust pipes. The Benelli 502c will be offered in two colour options – Matte Cognac Red and Matte Black.
The deliveries of the Ultimate Urban Cruiser are scheduled to start from August 2021 across all the exclusive Benelli showrooms in India. Benelli India started taking the pre-bookings of the 502c with a minimum booking amount of Rs. 10,000. The 502c can be booked at the nearest authorized Benelli showroom and online by logging into – http://india.benelli.com/campaigns/benelli502c.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr Vikas Jhabakh, MD, Benelli India said, “We are excited to launch our Ultimate Urban Cruiser in India today. The 502c is a classic Italian power cruiser combining distinct design, aggressive styling, laid-back ergonomics and engaging performance. With the launch of 502c, we are venturing into an all-new segment of high-performance power cruisers and are looking forward to add more customers to the Benelli family in the country.”
Benelli 502c technical specifications
| Engine | 2-cylinder/4-stroke/8-valve/DOHC |
| Bore & Stroke | 69 x 66.8 mm |
| Displacement | 500 cc |
| Rated Output | 47.5 PS @ 8,500 rpm | 46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Lubrication | Pressure Splash Lubrication |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Exhaust System | Long-acting Catalyst and Oxygen Sensor |
| Starting | Electric |
| Cooling System | Water-cooled |
| Ignition | TLI |
| Frame | Steel Tube Trellis Frame |
| Front Suspension | Upside down telescopic fork – 135 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Telescopic coil spring oil damped – 50 mm |
| Front Brake | Dual discs – diameter 280 mm with Dual channel ABS |
| Rear Brake | Disc, diameter 240 mm with Dual channel ABS |
| Front Wheel | 17 x 3.5 inch |
| Rear Wheel | 17 x 4.5 inch |
| Front Tire | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 160/60ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1600 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Kerb weight | 216 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 21 L |
| Colour Options | Matte Cognac Red / Matte Black |
