Benelli 502C vs Honda Rebel 500
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Benelli 502C and the Honda Rebel 500 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc. and Honda Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Benelli Philippines (Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc.), via benelli.com.
Benelli 502C
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱349,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,846
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda Rebel 500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱400,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,284
How they differ
- The Benelli 502C is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱349,000, which is ₱51,000 (13%) below the Honda Rebel 500 at ₱400,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the 502C is estimated at ₱9,846 a month against ₱11,284 for the Rebel 500, a difference of ₱1,438 a month.
- The 502C makes more power (47.6 PS against 46.2 PS for the Rebel 500).
- The 502C has more torque (46 Nm against 43.3 Nm for the Rebel 500).
- The 502C has the larger engine (500 cc against 471 cc for the Rebel 500).
- The Rebel 500 has the lower seat at 690 mm, 70 mm below the 502C, which matters for shorter riders.
- The 502C is the heavier bike (220 kg against 190 kg for the Rebel 500).
- The 502C carries more fuel (21.5 L against 11.2 L for the Rebel 500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Benelli 502CStandard, ₱349,000 | Honda Rebel 500Standard, ₱400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-Valve DOHC parallel twin |
| Displacement (differs) | 500 cc | 471 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 47.6 PS | 46.2 PS |
| Power peak | 8500 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 46 Nm | 43.3 Nm |
| Torque peak | 6000 | 6000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection | n/a |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 27 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed manual, wet multi-plate clutch | 6-Speed Manual Type |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2240 mm | 2206 mm |
| Width (differs) | 950 mm | 822 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1150 mm | 1093 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 760 mm | 690 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 210 mm | 124 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 220 kg | 190 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 21.5 L | 11.2 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 135 mm travel | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono-shock-absorber, 50 mm travel | Showa twin shock |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs, 280 mm | Single 296 mm discs with two piston calipers |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc, 240 mm | Single 240 mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | 130 / 90 - 16 (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160/60 ZR17 | 150 / 80 - 16 (Tubeless) |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium alloy | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Steel trellis frame | Diamond / Steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | 2-channel ABS |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Negative-LCD Meter |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | All-LED lighting |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.