Benelli 502C

Benelli have introduced the 502C middleweight cruiser priced at Rs 4.98 lakh (exshowroom). It will be available initially in two colours only: matte black and matte cognac red. The low-slung sport-cruiser stance of this motorcycle is complemented by design elements such as a large LED headlamp, a distinct floating tail section, and a muscular fuel-tank.

Powering the bike is the familiar 500-cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that does duty in the TRK and Leoncino models. This power unit is mated to a six-speed transmission and dishes out 47.5 hp at 8,500 rpm and a peak torque of 46 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Suspension duties are handled by an upside-down telescopic fork at the front (136-mm travel) and a telescopic coil spring unit at the rear (50-mm travel). Benelli have scored high in the braking department by equipping the front end with dual 280-mm disc brakes while the rear is managed by a 240-mm single disc brake.

Bookings for the Benelli 502C are now open on the company’s website for a token amount of Rs 10,000.