Comparing the BENELLI 502C and the BMW S 1000 R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BENELLI 502C comes with a 500cc unit compared to the BMW S 1000 R's 999 cc, producing 35kW @ 8500 r/min and 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 26.5 Kmpl for the BENELLI 502C versus 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid-cooled | Oil/water cooling |
| Displacement | 500cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder |
| Power | 35kW @ 8500 r/min | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m @ 6000 r/min | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21.5L | 16.5 L |
| Mileage | 26.5 Kmpl | 16 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 216 | 199 |
| Seat Height | 760 | 830 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake 280 mm Caliper - 4 Piston | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Upside down telescopic fork – 135mm | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front Brake 240 mm Caliper - 1 Piston | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Telescopic coil spring oil damped – 50mm | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 ZR17 | 190/55 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | 12 V / 8 Ah |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Cluster | — | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data |
| Color Options | Matte Black | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 580000 | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed manual |
