Benelli 502 C vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs. 5.66 Lakh which is Rs. 41,000 costlier than base model of Benelli 502 C priced at Rs. 5.25 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Benelli 502 C is 26.52 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 500 is 26.31 kmpl. In technical specifications, Benelli 502 C is powered by 500 cc engine , while Kawasaki Ninja 500 is powered by 451 cc engine. Benelli 502 C is available in 1 different colours while Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Benelli 502 C vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

502 C vs Ninja 500

Key Highlights 502 C STDNinja 500 (2025)
Engine Type 2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, 8-valve, DOHC Engine Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Max Power 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm

502 C vs Ninja 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Benelli 502 C STDKawasaki Ninja 500 (2025)
Rating
12 reviews
13 reviews
Brand Name Benelli Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.66 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, 8-valve, DOHC Engine Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Max Power 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Benelli 502 C Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 500 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 15,880 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 15,497 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 26,290 502 C Insurance Rs. 26,720 Ninja 500 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
160 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Engine Type
2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, 8-valve, DOHC Engine
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Engine Displacement
500 cc
451 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm
45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
46 Nm @ 6000 rpm
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
69 mm
70 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
58.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
T.C.I.
Digital
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
11.3:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
2 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
26.52 kmpl
26.31 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
7.24s
...
Braking 60-0 km/h
15.41m
...

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Fork, 135 mm travel
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Mono Shock Absorber, 50 mm travel
Bottom Link Uni-Trak, Gas Charged Shock, And Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
28 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
33 psi
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
38 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :- 160/60-17
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
220 kg
157 kg
Seat height
760 mm
785 mm
Load carrying capacity
187 kg
...
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3 L
2.8 L
Length*Width*Height
2240*950*1150 mm3
1995*730*1120 mm3
Wheelbase
1580 mm
1375 mm
Length
2240 mm
1995 mm
Ground Clearance
210 mm
145 mm
Height
1150 mm
1120 mm
Width
950 mm
730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.5 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
216 Kg
171 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8.6AH

Frame Type
Steel Trellis Frame
Trellis, High-tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
...
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Real Time Mileage Indicator
...
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Calls and Messaging
...
Navigation assist
...
Riding Modes
...
Low battery alert
...
Brightness Control
...
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Digital
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Low Oil Indicator
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator
...

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
3 Years or 36,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
36000

Is Benelli 502 C Better Than Kawasaki Ninja 500?

50% users have chosen Benelli 502 C over Kawasaki Ninja 500 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 39 users have also rated Benelli 502 C and Kawasaki Ninja 500 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 has out rated Benelli 502 C on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Ninja 500 502 C
Mileage 3.4 3.8
Performance 3.6 3.8
Comfort 4.4 5.0
Maintenance 3.2 3.8
Features 4.6 5.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What are the differences between 402S and 502C - 502 c - 502 c - 502 c?
  • It would be too early to give a difference here as the Benelli 402 S is not launched yet. On the other hand, if we talk about Benelli 502 C, the bike is powered by a 500cc parallel-twin engine making 47.5PS and 46Nm -- the same as the Leoncino 500 and the Benelli TRK 502. It features modern underpinnings in the form of an inverted front fork, rear mono-shock, twin 280mm petal discs, and a 240mm rear petal disc with dual-channel ABS. Notable features include an all-LED lighting system and a full-colour TFT instrument cluster with two display modes. For a better understanding of compatibility and riding comfort, we would suggest you to take a test ride. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more:- Benelli 402S: Everything You Need To Know

Benelli 502 C Vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 FAQs

Which bike is best between Benelli 502 C vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 has out rated Benelli 502 C on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Benelli 502 C vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 is cheaper than Benelli 502 C by ₹14,000.
Which bike offers better performance Benelli 502 C vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
For the STD version, 500 cc Petrol engine of 502 C produces 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 46 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the (2025) version, 451 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 500 produces 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Benelli 502 C has better performance.

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