Benelli 502c vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli 502c vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Benelli 502c: 48 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 226 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli 502c
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,500 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
226 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Benelli 502c
6.5/10
"Great value cruiser if parts sourcing doesn't scare you."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Smooth parallel twin engine
+Competitive used pricing
Cons
−Terrible parts availability
−Suspension too soft standard
−Sparse dealer network
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
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