Benelli 502c Review

Item: Benelli 502c
Rating: 6.5
Author: Motoryk

"Great value cruiser if parts sourcing doesn't scare you."

Patient riders wanting style on tight budgets $5,500-$8,500 used 2019-2023

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Key Specs

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Top Speed

160 km/h

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Power

48 hp

@ 8,500 rpm

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Torque

46 Nm

@ 6,000 rpm

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Fuel Economy

22.2 km/L

52 mpg · 4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)

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Service Every

5000 km

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Weight

226 kg

(wet/curb weight)

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Engine

500cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC

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Seat Height

755 mm

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Transmission

6-speed

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Used Buyer Review

The 502C is Benelli's attempt at a budget retro cruiser, and honestly it mostly works. The parallel twin is smooth enough at highway speeds, the chrome details look genuinely premium for the money, and sitting on it feels substantial — not the flimsy Chinese bike stereotype you might expect. Used examples between 2019-2022 represent decent value if you can find one under 8 grand with low miles. Here's where you need to be careful though. Parts availability is genuinely problematic — dealers are sparse and shipping from overseas takes time. I've heard of owners waiting weeks for basic consumables. The suspension is also soft for anyone over 180 pounds, and the fuel gauge is notoriously optimistic. Check the service history obsessively; skipped oil changes on these engines show up fast. If the previous owner has sorted the teething issues and maintained it properly, you're getting a good-looking cruiser at a price that undercuts Japanese competition significantly. Just go in with realistic expectations and budget for some upgrades.