Benelli 502C vs Benelli Imperiale 400

BikeWale brings you comparison of Benelli 502C and Benelli Imperiale 400. The ex-showroom price of Benelli 502C is ₹ 5,16,374 and Benelli Imperiale 400 is ₹ 1,89,688. Benelli 502C is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Benelli Imperiale 400 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Benelli 502C and Benelli Imperiale 400.

502C vs Imperiale 400 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	502C	Imperiale 400
Price	₹ 5,16,374	₹ 1,89,688
Capacity	500 cc	374 cc
Power	46.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm	20.7 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Economy	--	32 kmpl

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502C

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₹ 1,89,688
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	46.8 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	20.7 bhp @ 6,000 rpm
Max Torque	46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	500	374
Cylinders	2	1
Bore (mm)	69	72.7
Stroke (mm)	66.8	90
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	8.5:1
Ignition	TLI	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet multi-plate	Multidisc wet clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel-Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	21	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3	2
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	384
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	31.25
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	32
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	280	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	240
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Caliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Front Tyre Size	120/70ZR17	100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre Size	160/60ZR17	130/80 - 18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubed
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	32	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	33	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	38	36
Front Suspension	Upside down telescopic fork, ø41mm Outer Tube	41mm Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Telescopic coil spring oil damped, 50 mm	Pre-load adjustable

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	220	205
Overall Length (mm)	2,240	2,170
Overall Width (mm)	950	820
Overall Height (mm)	1,140	1,120
Wheelbase (mm)	1,600	1,440
Ground Clearance (mm)	170	165
Seat Height (mm)	750	780
Chassis Type	Arch bar truck	Double cradle with steel tubes and plates

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	Unlimited Kilometers	Unlimited Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	No
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm	No	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V	12V
Battery	12V 8Ah	12V 8Ah
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	Halogen
Headlight Bulb Type	LED12V 11.3/11.3W	12V 60/55W
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	Bulb
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Full LED Lighting, Two Display Modes	LCD Cluster

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Looks aesthetically pleasing
- Gets massive 21-litres fuel tank
- 500cc engine churns out decent torque
- Gets modern-classic styling
- Accessible seat height
- Good sales, service backup
Could be better
- Lacks pillion seating comfort
- Misses out on some modern features
- Limited sales, service reach
- Misses out on tube-less tyres
- Gets analogue instrument cluster
- Pillion-seat isn’t comfortable

Colors


Available Colours	Matte Black Purple	Black Red Silver

Reviews


Overall rating	4.0(5 ratings) 2 reviews	4.2(109 ratings) 45 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	3
Performance	4	4
Service Experience	4	3
Maintenance cost	3	4
Extra Features	4	4

Reviews

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Booked already

Already booked my bike on the day it was launched. I decided to book it Just awesome

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Feeling like a Road king when you drive

One word you feel like a road king. Best bike in this segment.. Good weight. good bod

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