Comparing the BENELLI 502C and the Suzuki GSX‑8R 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 Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 35kW @ 8500 r/min and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 26.5 Kmpl for the BENELLI 502C versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. 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 | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 500cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 35kW @ 8500 r/min | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m @ 6000 r/min | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21.5L | 14L |
| Mileage | 26.5 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 216 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 760 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake 280 mm Caliper - 4 Piston | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Upside down telescopic fork – 135mm | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front Brake 240 mm Caliper - 1 Piston | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Telescopic coil spring oil damped – 50mm | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | — | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Matte Black | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | STD | 580000 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
