Benelli 502c vs Honda Rebel 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli 502c vs Honda Rebel 500. Benelli 502c: 48 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 226 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Honda Rebel 500: 46 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli 502c
Honda Rebel 500
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
191 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,500 rpm
46 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
226 kg (wet/curb weight)
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 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 500
7.8/10
"The most competent beginner cruiser Honda has ever built."
Pros
+Honda reliability, near-bulletproof
+Comfortable low seat height
+Better handling than expected
Cons
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
−Styling divides opinion sharply
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