Benelli 502c vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
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
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,500 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
226 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 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
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
7.5/10
"Dependable, honest cruiser that punches above its used asking price."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Affordable used market pricing
Cons
−Wallowy at highway speeds
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Chrome quality disappoints over time
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
