Benelli 502C vs Kawasaki Vulcan S
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Benelli 502C and the Kawasaki Vulcan S 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 Vulcan S
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱430,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,131
How they differ
- The Benelli 502C is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱349,000, which is ₱81,000 (19%) below the Kawasaki Vulcan S at ₱430,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the 502C is estimated at ₱9,846 a month against ₱12,131 for the Vulcan S, a difference of ₱2,285 a month.
- The Vulcan S makes more power (61 PS against 47.6 PS for the 502C).
- The Vulcan S has more torque (63 Nm against 46 Nm for the 502C).
- The Vulcan S has the larger engine (649 cc against 500 cc for the 502C).
- The Vulcan S has the lower seat at 705 mm, 55 mm below the 502C, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Vulcan S is the heavier bike (228 kg against 220 kg for the 502C).
- The 502C carries more fuel (21.5 L against 14 L for the Vulcan S).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Benelli 502CStandard, ₱349,000 | Kawasaki Vulcan SStandard, ₱430,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 649 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 47.6 PS | 61 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 46 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6000 | 6600 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| 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 | 2310 mm |
| Width (differs) | 950 mm | 855 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1150 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1580 mm | 1575 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 760 mm | 705 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 210 mm | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 220 kg | 228 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 21.5 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 135 mm travel | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono-shock-absorber, 50 mm travel | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs, 280 mm | Single disc, 300 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc, 240 mm | Single disc, 250 mm, Single-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 R18 M/C 59H |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160/60 ZR17 | 160/60 R17 M/C 69H |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium alloy | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Steel trellis frame | Tubular diamond, steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS |
| Features | ||
| Other features (differs) | n/a | 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.