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Benelli 502C vs Royal Enfield Classic 650

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Benelli 502C
Royal Enfield Classic 650

Benelli

502C

From ₹5.8 Lakh

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Royal Enfield

Classic 650

From ₹3.68 Lakh

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Benelli 502C502C · ₹5.8 Lakh
Royal Enfield Classic 650Classic 650 Hotrod · ₹3.68 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 502C: ₹5.8 Lakh Classic 650: ₹3.68 Lakh (ahead) Classic 650 ₹2.12 lakh cheaper
Braking 502C: Dual-channel ABS Classic 650: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage 502C: 26.52 kmpl Classic 650: Not published Claimed
Power 502C: 47.5 PS Classic 650: 46.39 bhp Torque 46 vs 52.3 Nm
Weight 502C: 216 kg Classic 650: 243 kg Seat height 750 vs 800 mm
Versions 502C: 1 Classic 650: 3 (ahead)

Pick the Classic 650 for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹5.8 Lakh
₹3.68 Lakh
On-road in
₹6.51 Lakh
₹4.18 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹17,308 a month
₹11,117 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
47.5 PS
46.39 bhp
Torque
46 Nm
52.3 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
26.52 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
500 cc
648 cc
Engine Type
In-line 2-cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Air / Oil-Cooled, 270° crank
Bore x Stroke
69.0 mm x 66.8 mm
78.0 mm x 67.8 mm
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
9.5:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Air / Oil Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 280 mm, 4-piston calipers
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 240 mm, 1-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
17-inch Alloy
Wire-Spoke Wheels (19-inch Front / 18-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Pirelli Angel ST)
100/90-19 Tube-type
Rear Tyre Size
160/60-ZR17 Tubeless (Pirelli Angel ST)
140/70-R18 Tube-type

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm USD Telescopic Forks (135 mm travel)
43 mm Showa Telescopic Fork with chrome shroud nacelle (120 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Telescopic coil spring oil damped monoshock (Preload adjustable, 50 mm stroke)
Twin Showa rear shock absorbers (5-step preload adjustable, 90 mm travel)
Frame Type
Trestle in steel tubes (Tubular Trellis Frame)
Steel Tubular Double Cradle Frame
Wheelbase
1600 mm
1475 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
154 mm

Dimensions

Length
2240 mm
2200 mm
Width
950 mm
820 mm
Height
1150 mm
1120 mm
Seat Height
750 mm
800 mm
Kerb Weight
216 kg
243 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 L (Reserve 3 L)
14.8 L (Reserve 3.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital TFT / LCD Display
Digi-Analogue Instrument Cluster with LCD inset & standard Tripper Navigation
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Yes (Tripper Navigation with Google Maps Bluetooth pairing)
Navigation
No
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Tripper Pod)
USB Charging
No
Yes (USB-C port on handlebar)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
None
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with DRL (Skull/Alien design)
Full LED Headlamp with integrated Tiger Eye pilot lights
Taillight
LED
Full LED retro tail lamp
Turn Indicators
LED
Bulb / Chrome bullet style

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece scooped saddle seat
Two-piece stepped saddle with removable pillion seat and teardrop tank
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹5.8 Lakh
₹3.68 Lakh – ₹3.82 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
4 colours

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 Classic 650 Chrome₹3.82 Lakh Classic 650 ₹1.98 lakh less

On-road price by city

502C 502C against Classic 650 Classic 650 Hotrod

City502CClassic 650Gap
Mumbai₹6.75 Lakh₹4.33 LakhClassic 650 ₹2.42 lakh less
Pune₹6.75 Lakh₹4.33 LakhClassic 650 ₹2.42 lakh less
New Delhi₹6.51 Lakh₹4.18 LakhClassic 650 ₹2.33 lakh less
Bengaluru₹7.09 Lakh₹4.55 LakhClassic 650 ₹2.54 lakh less
Chennai₹6.75 Lakh₹4.33 LakhClassic 650 ₹2.42 lakh less
Hyderabad₹7.09 Lakh₹4.55 LakhClassic 650 ₹2.54 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹6.4 Lakh₹4.11 LakhClassic 650 ₹2.29 lakh less
Kolkata₹6.63 Lakh₹4.26 LakhClassic 650 ₹2.37 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 Classic 650?

The Classic 650, by ₹2.12 lakh on the versions compared here: 502C 502C at ₹5.8 Lakh against Classic 650 Classic 650 Hotrod at ₹3.68 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹6.51 Lakh against ₹4.18 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The 502C 502C makes 47.5 PS and 46 Nm and the Classic 650 Classic 650 Hotrod makes 46.39 bhp and 52.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹17,308 a month for the 502C and ₹11,117 for the Classic 650, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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