Benelli India has finally launched the 502C middleweight cruiser motorcycle at Rs 4.98 lakh (ex-showroom). Its bookings are already underway for a token amount of Rs 10,000. It will be available alongside its stablemates, the Benelli TRK 502 adventure, and Leoncino 500 retro scrambler in the Indian market.
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The Benelli 502C is available in two color options- Matte Black, and Matte Cognac Red. The styling of this power cruiser has a resemblance with the Ducati Diavel 1260. However, it has its own unique characters. Its sleek design is strengthened with an all-LED lighting system and a fully digital instrument cluster with dual display modes. Being a touring-favorable bike, the 502C gets a large 21-liter fuel tank, 170mm of ground clearance, and a seat height of 750mm with relaxed ergonomics. However, at 216kg, its weight is on the heavier side.
The new Benelli two-wheeler comes with a 41mm upside-down fork having 125mm of travel at the front along with a rear preload-adjustable mono-shock unit with 60mm of travel. Its braking system incorporates twin 280mm front petal discs with radial calipers and a 240mm rear disc, with a dual-channel Antilock Braking System (ABS) as standard. It rolls on 17-inch alloys wheels, wrapped in a 120/70 front and a 160/60 rear Pirelli Angel GT Tyres.
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The new Benelli cruiser is equipped with the same 500cc eight-valve, DOHC liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine as the TRK 502 and Leoncino 500 that makes 47.6PS at 8,500rpm and a peak torque of 46Nm at 6,000rpm. The power is sent to the rear wheel via a 6-speed gearbox linked to a final chain drive.
In the 500cc cruiser segment, the Benelli 502C doesn't have any direct competitor in the Indian market.
