Benelli 502c vs Kawasaki Vulcan S
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 S
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
61 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
63 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,500 rpm
61 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
63 Nm @ 6,600 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
226 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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 S
7.5/10
"The sensible cruiser that actually makes mechanical sense used."
Pros
+Adjustable ergonomics suit everyone
+Parallel-twin engine lives forever
+Low maintenance belt drive
Cons
−Stock seat punishes longer rides
−Styling divides opinion sharply
−Low resale value retention
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
