Benelli 502C vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Benelli

502C

From ₹5.8 Lakh

502C version

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Kawasaki

Vulcan S

From ₹8.23 Lakh

Vulcan S version

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Benelli 502C502C · ₹5.8 Lakh

Only differences

Kawasaki Vulcan SVulcan S · ₹8.23 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 502C: ₹5.8 Lakh (ahead) Vulcan S: ₹8.23 Lakh 502C ₹2.43 lakh cheaper

Braking 502C: Dual-channel ABS Vulcan S: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage 502C: 26.52 kmpl Vulcan S: Not published Claimed

Power 502C: 47.5 PS Vulcan S: 61 hp (ahead) Torque 46 vs 61 Nm

Weight 502C: 216 kg Vulcan S: 235 kg Seat height 750 vs 705 mm

Pick the 502C for the lower price.

Pick the Vulcan S for more power.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹5.8 Lakh

₹8.23 Lakh

On-road in

₹6.51 Lakh

₹9.18 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹10,944 a month

₹15,423 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

47.5 PS

61 hp

Torque

46 Nm

61 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

26.52 kmpl

Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

500 cc

649 cc

Engine Type

In-line 2-cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC

Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve

Bore x Stroke

69.0 mm x 66.8 mm

83 mm x 60 mm

Compression Ratio

11.5:1

10.8:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

6-speed manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate Clutch

Not listed

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 280 mm, 4-piston calipers

Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 240 mm, 1-piston floating caliper

Disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS

Wheel Type

17-inch Alloy

Alloy, 18-inch front / 17-inch rear

Front Tyre Size

120/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Pirelli Angel ST)

120/70-18

Rear Tyre Size

160/60-ZR17 Tubeless (Pirelli Angel ST)

160/60-17

Tyre Type

Not listed

Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

41 mm USD Telescopic Forks (135 mm travel)

41mm telescopic fork, 130mm travel

Rear Suspension

Telescopic coil spring oil damped monoshock (Preload adjustable, 50 mm stroke)

Offset laydown single-shock with linkage, adjustable preload, 80mm travel

Frame Type

Trestle in steel tubes (Tubular Trellis Frame)

Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Wheelbase

1600 mm

1,575 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm

130 mm

Dimensions

Length

2240 mm

2,310 mm

Width

950 mm

855 mm

Height

1150 mm

1,090 mm

Seat Height

750 mm

705 mm

Kerb Weight

216 kg

235 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

21 L (Reserve 3 L)

14 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Fully Digital TFT / LCD Display

Analogue and digital LCD: analogue speedometer, digital odometer/clock

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not listed

Navigation

Not listed

USB Charging

Not listed

Gear Indicator

Not listed

Yes

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

None

Not listed

Traction Control

Yes

Quickshifter

Not listed

Cruise Control

Unconfirmed, sources disagree

Side-stand Engine Cut-off

Not listed

Yes

Kill Switch

Not listed

Yes

Lights

Headlight

Full LED with DRL (Skull/Alien design)

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

LED

Sources disagree, LED or halogen

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single-piece scooped saddle seat

Split/stepped seat, with passenger backrest available

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Not listed

Choice

Versions

1 version

Price range

₹5.8 Lakh

₹8.23 Lakh

Colours

1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

502C₹5.8 Lakh Vulcan S₹8.23 Lakh Vulcan S ₹2.43 lakh more

On-road price by city

502C 502C against Vulcan S Vulcan S

City	502C	Vulcan S	Gap
Mumbai	₹6.75 Lakh	₹9.51 Lakh	502C ₹2.76 lakh less
Pune	₹6.75 Lakh	₹9.51 Lakh	502C ₹2.76 lakh less
New Delhi	₹6.51 Lakh	₹9.18 Lakh	502C ₹2.67 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹7.09 Lakh	₹10 Lakh	502C ₹2.91 lakh less
Chennai	₹6.75 Lakh	₹9.51 Lakh	502C ₹2.76 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹7.09 Lakh	₹10 Lakh	502C ₹2.91 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 502C or the Vulcan S?

The 502C, by ₹2.43 lakh on the versions compared here: 502C 502C at ₹5.8 Lakh against Vulcan S Vulcan S at ₹8.23 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹6.51 Lakh against ₹9.18 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The 502C 502C makes 47.5 PS and 46 Nm and the Vulcan S Vulcan S makes 61 hp and 61 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹10,944 a month for the 502C and ₹15,423 for the Vulcan S, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.