Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS and the BENELLI 502C side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW R 1300 GS comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the BENELLI 502C's 500cc, producing 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 35kW @ 8500 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS versus 26.5 Kmpl for the BENELLI 502C. 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 | Air and liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 500cc |
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve |
| Power | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 35kW @ 8500 r/min |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 46N·m @ 6000 r/min |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 21.5L |
| Mileage | 20.83 kmpl | 26.5 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 216 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 760 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Disc Front Brake 280 mm Caliper - 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | Upside down telescopic fork – 135mm |
| Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Disc Front Brake 240 mm Caliper - 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | Telescopic coil spring oil damped – 50mm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 160/60 ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tube |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | 12V / 8AH |
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| Cluster | Digital | — |
| Color Options | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic | Matte Black |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | STD | 580000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed |
