Benelli 502c vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli 502c vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Benelli 502c: 48 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 226 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli 502c
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
226 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 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
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
7.8/10
"A genuinely rewarding urban cruiser that rewards patient, style-conscious riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability record
+Strong resale value retention
+Gorgeous factory finish quality
Cons
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Suspension undersprung for heavier riders
−No wind protection whatsoever
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