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Benelli 502C vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

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

Benelli 502C
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

Benelli

502C

From ₹5.8 Lakh

Full 502C page Change

Royal Enfield

Shotgun 650

From ₹4.01 Lakh

Full Shotgun 650 page Change
Benelli 502C502C · ₹5.8 Lakh
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650Custom Shed · ₹4.01 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 502C: ₹5.8 Lakh Shotgun 650: ₹4.01 Lakh (ahead) Shotgun 650 ₹1.79 lakh cheaper
Braking 502C: Dual-channel ABS Shotgun 650: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage 502C: 26.52 kmpl (ahead) Shotgun 650: 22 kmpl Claimed
Power 502C: 47.5 PS Shotgun 650: 47 PS Torque 46 vs 52.3 Nm
Weight 502C: 216 kg Shotgun 650: 240 kg Seat height 750 vs 795 mm
Versions 502C: 1 Shotgun 650: 3 (ahead)

Pick the 502C for better claimed mileage.

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

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹5.8 Lakh
₹4.01 Lakh
On-road in
₹6.51 Lakh
₹4.55 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹10,944 a month
₹7,645 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
47.5 PS
47 PS
Torque
46 Nm
52.3 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
26.52 kmpl
22 kmpl

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
10-Spoke Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels (18-inch Front / 17-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Pirelli Angel ST)
100/90-18 56H Tubeless (Ceat Zoom Cruz)
Rear Tyre Size
160/60-ZR17 Tubeless (Pirelli Angel ST)
150/70-R17 69H Tubeless (Ceat Zoom Cruz)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm USD Telescopic Forks (135 mm travel)
43 mm Showa SFF-BP Inverted USD Fork (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
1465 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
140 mm

Dimensions

Length
2240 mm
2170 mm
Width
950 mm
820 mm
Height
1150 mm
1105 mm
Seat Height
750 mm
795 mm
Kerb Weight
216 kg
240 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 L (Reserve 3 L)
13.8 L (Reserve 2.8 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital TFT / LCD Display
Digi-Analogue Instrument Console with standard Tripper Navigation Pod
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Yes (Bluetooth smartphone connectivity & Google Maps navigation)
Navigation
No
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Tripper Pod)
USB Charging
No
Yes (USB-C charging socket under left switchgear)

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 bespoke neo-retro nacelle
Taillight
LED
LED / Round vintage stop lamp
Turn Indicators
LED
Bulb / Matte Black bullet style

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece scooped saddle seat
Modular single-seater floating saddle (Transforms from single to two-seater or tourer)
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Minimal tool kit only (Luggage rack on rear fender)

Choice

Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹5.8 Lakh
₹4.01 Lakh – ₹4.16 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 Custom Special₹4.16 Lakh Shotgun 650 ₹1.64 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

502C 502C against Shotgun 650 Custom Shed

City502CShotgun 650Gap
Mumbai₹6.75 Lakh₹4.71 LakhShotgun 650 ₹2.04 lakh less
Pune₹6.75 Lakh₹4.71 LakhShotgun 650 ₹2.04 lakh less
New Delhi₹6.51 Lakh₹4.55 LakhShotgun 650 ₹1.96 lakh less
Bengaluru₹7.09 Lakh₹4.95 LakhShotgun 650 ₹2.14 lakh less
Chennai₹6.75 Lakh₹4.71 LakhShotgun 650 ₹2.04 lakh less
Hyderabad₹7.09 Lakh₹4.95 LakhShotgun 650 ₹2.14 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 Shotgun 650?

The Shotgun 650, by ₹1.79 lakh on the versions compared here: 502C 502C at ₹5.8 Lakh against Shotgun 650 Custom Shed at ₹4.01 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹6.51 Lakh against ₹4.55 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The 502C claims 26.52 kmpl against 22 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The 502C 502C makes 47.5 PS and 46 Nm and the Shotgun 650 Custom Shed makes 47 PS and 52.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹10,944 a month for the 502C and ₹7,645 for the Shotgun 650, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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