Benelli 502c vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
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
Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
127 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
163 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
347 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,500 rpm
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
163 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, as Suzuki did not publish an official figure)
Weight
226 kg (wet/curb weight)
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approx. 13–15 km/L, 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
Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
8.0/10
"The best value muscle cruiser you can buy used today."
Pros
+Indestructible V-twin engine
+Shaft drive, zero hassle
+Stunning visual presence
Cons
−Serious heat from engine
−Heavy at low speeds
−Suspension soft with passenger
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