2020 Benelli 502 C Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Benelli for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2020 Benelli 502 C features a 500 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 47.6 HP (34.7 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 45 Nm (33.2 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 95.2 HP per liter and a 3,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the 502 C measures 217 kg (478 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.56 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 750 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,600 mm (63 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 538 km (334 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Benelli archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2019 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
95.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.22 HP/kg (4.56 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~538 km (334 mi)
Engine
Displacement500.0 ccm (30.51 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power47.6 HP (34.7 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke69.0 x 66.8 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection with double throttle body ø 37 mm
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionECU - TLI
LubricationForced lubrication with wet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multidisc
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases90.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 4. Catalytic converter and oxygen sensors.
Chassis
Frame TypeTrestle in steel tubes
Front SuspensionUpside-down forks Ø 41mm
Front Travel125 mm (4.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionRear swing arm with central shock absorber spring preload adjustable
Rear Travel50 mm (2.0 inches)
Wheelbase1600 mm (63.0 inches)
Ground Clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre160/60-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. 4-piston, ABS
Front Brake Ø280 mm (11.0 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single piston calliper, ABS
Rear Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
WheelsAluminum alloy (optional aluminium rim spoked )
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight217.0 kg (478.4 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2194 HP/kg
Seat Height750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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