Benelli 502C vs Honda Rebel 500
Benelli 502C vs Honda Rebel 500 side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2019 and since 2017.
Key differences
- Lighter: Honda Rebel 500 (190 vs 218 kg, kerb weight)
- Lower seat: Honda Rebel 500 (690 vs 750 mm)
- Longer range: Benelli 502C (about 265 vs 160 miles)
| Specs | Benelli 502C | Honda Rebel 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2019 | since 2017 |
| Type | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Licence | A2 | A2 |
| Engine | 500 cc, 2 cyl. | 471 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | ✓34.7 kW / 47 bhp (best value) | 34 kW / 46 bhp |
| Torque | 46 Nm at 6000 rpm | 43.3 Nm at 6000 rpm |
| Weight | 218 kg (kerb weight) | ✓190 kg (kerb weight) (best value) |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 690 mm |
| Suspension travel | no data | front 121 mm, rear 95 mm |
| Max load | 187 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) | 176 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS | ABS from 2017 |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | ✓21 l (best value) | 11.2 l |
| Fuel use | 67 mpg (4.2 l/100 km) | ✓74 mpg (3.8 l/100 km) (best value) |
| Range on one tank | ✓265 miles (best value) | 160 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £3,700 - £6,200 | £3,000 - £4,900 |
| New price (official German list, converted) | - | £5,500 |
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Benelli 502C: Watch out
- Small dealer network
Honda Rebel 500: Watch out
- Not great for a passenger
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