Comparing the BENELLI 502C and the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER 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 TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER's 1160 cc, producing 35kW @ 8500 r/min and 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 26.5 Kmpl for the BENELLI 502C versus 18.8 kmpl for the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER. 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 | 1160 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Power | 35kW @ 8500 r/min | 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m @ 6000 r/min | 130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21.5L | 20 L |
| Mileage | 26.5 Kmpl | 18.8 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 216 | 246 (90% fuel - mass in running order) |
| Seat Height | 760 | Adjustable 850/870 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual-Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake 280 mm Caliper - 4 Piston | Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, OC-ABS, twin 320mm floating discs. Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder with separate reservoir. |
| Front Suspension | Upside down telescopic fork – 135mm | Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel. |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front Brake 240 mm Caliper - 1 Piston | Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Rear Suspension | Telescopic coil spring oil damped – 50mm | 200mm wheel travel Showa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment and New Active Preload Reduction feature. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 ZR17 | Metzeler Tourance, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | DRLs LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | — |
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| Color Options | Matte Black | Snowdonia White |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 580000 | GT EXPLORER | 2089000 RALLY EXPLORER | 2229000 RALLY PRO | 2079000 GT PRO | 1939000 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start only |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6 speed |
