2021 Benelli 502C
Specifications
- Category
- Allround
- Displacement
- 500.0 ccm (30.51 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 500.00
- Engine details
- Twin, four-stroke
- Power
- 47.6 HP (34.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Bore × stroke
- 69.0 x 66.8 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
- Valves/cyl
- 4.0
- Fuel system
- Injection. Electronic fuel injection with double throttle body ø 37 mm
- Fuel control
- Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
- Ignition
- ECU - TLI
- Lubrication
- Forced lubrication with wet sump
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission
- Chain (final drive)
- Clutch
- Wet multidisc
- Frame
- Trestle in steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Upside-down forks Ø 41mm
- Front travel
- 125 mm (4.9 inches)
- Rear suspension
- Rear swing arm with central shock absorber spring preload adjustable
- Rear travel
- 50 mm (2.0 inches)
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
- Front brakes
- Double disc. 4-piston, ABS
- Front brake Ø
- 280 mm (11.0 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single piston calliper, ABS
- Rear brake Ø
- 240 mm (9.4 inches)
- Wheels
- Aluminum alloy (optional aluminium rim spoked )
- Dry weight
- 217.0 kg (478.4 pounds)
- Seat height
- 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Height
- 1235 mm (48.6 inches)
- Length
- 2280 mm (89.8 inches)
- Width
- 940 mm (37.0 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1600 mm (63.0 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 21.00 litres (5.55 US gallons)
- Colours
- Black, Red, Blue
- Starter
- Electric
The 2021 Benelli 502C
Benelli's 502C fills the middle-weight cruiser slot for 2021, sitting above the smaller Imperiale 400 as the brand's answer to riders who want cruiser styling without committing to a heavyweight American V-twin. This is a naked, low-slung machine built for relaxed street riding rather than aggressive touring or canyon carving — the parallel-twin engine delivers usable midrange punch that suits city commuting and weekend backroad rides equally well. The low seat height makes it approachable for shorter riders or anyone stepping down from a taller adventure bike, while the chain final drive keeps maintenance straightforward and familiar to most home mechanics. The 2021 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2020 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. No recalls or service bulletins specific to the 502C surfaced for this year, though the shared-platform TRK 502 models did see some. Expect interest from newer riders and value-focused buyers drawn to cruiser looks at a fraction of premium-brand pricing, not investors or collectors chasing rarity.
