Benelli 502c vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli 502c vs Kawasaki Eliminator 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. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli 502c
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,500 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
226 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 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
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
7.5/10
"Smart, practical cruiser that punches above its modest price point."
Pros
+Bulletproof Kawasaki parallel twin
+Surprisingly nimble for cruiser
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Highway vibration above 75mph
−Budget non-adjustable suspension
−Cruiser aesthetics feel slightly costume
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