Benelli 502c vs Honda Rebel 1100
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli 502c
Honda Rebel 1100
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
87 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
98 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
233 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,500 rpm
87 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
98 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
185 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
226 kg (wet/curb weight)
233 kg (curb weight, standard transmission; DCT version approx. 238 kg)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 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
Honda Rebel 1100
8.2/10
"The cruiser that actually rewards riders who like riding."
Pros
+Strong, tractable parallel twin
+DCT option genuinely useful
+Honda reliability track record
Cons
−DCT early software gremlins
−Limited aftermarket support still
−Seat comfort drops after hours
Top 10 Accessories
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