Benelli 502C vs Kawasaki Eliminator
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Benelli 502C and the Kawasaki Eliminator as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Benelli Philippines (Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc.), via benelli.com.
Benelli 502C
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱349,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,846
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Eliminator
Eliminator 500 variant
- SRP
- ₱366,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,325
How they differ
- The Benelli 502C is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱349,000, which is ₱17,000 (5%) below the Kawasaki Eliminator at ₱366,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the 502C is estimated at ₱9,846 a month against ₱10,325 for the Eliminator, a difference of ₱479 a month.
- The Eliminator makes more power (52 PS against 47.6 PS for the 502C).
- The 502C has more torque (46 Nm against 42.6 Nm for the Eliminator).
- The 502C has the larger engine (500 cc against 451 cc for the Eliminator).
- The Eliminator has the lower seat at 735 mm, 25 mm below the 502C, which matters for shorter riders.
- The 502C is the heavier bike (220 kg against 176 kg for the Eliminator).
- The 502C carries more fuel (21.5 L against 13 L for the Eliminator).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Benelli 502CStandard, ₱349,000 | Kawasaki EliminatorEliminator 500, ₱366,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 500 cc | 451 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 47.6 PS | 52 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 46 Nm | 42.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6000 | 7500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 33.3 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed manual, wet multi-plate clutch | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2240 mm | 2250 mm |
| Width (differs) | 950 mm | 785 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1150 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1580 mm | 1520 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 760 mm | 735 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 210 mm | 150 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 220 kg | 176 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 21.5 L | 13 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 135 mm travel | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono-shock-absorber, 50 mm travel | Twin shocks |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs, 280 mm | Single disc, 310 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc, 240 mm | Single disc, 240 mm, Dual-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160/60 ZR17 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium alloy | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Steel trellis frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Assist and slipper clutch, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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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.