Benelli 502C vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Classic styling Reliable and friendly engine Comfortable cruiser Read More
Things we don't like	--	Slightly low on power Only five gears Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	499.6 cc	903 cc
Maximum Power	46.9 hp	49.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	21.5 L	20.0 L
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Belt Drive
Engine Type	Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled Engine	2-Cylinder 4-stroke V-Twin, 8-Valves SOHC, Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	46 Nm	78 Nm
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
Bore X Stroke	69 mm x 66.8 mm	88 mm x 74.2 mm
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	5700 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6000 rpm	3700 rpm
Compression Ratio	--	9.5:1

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Seat Height	815 mm	680 mm
Length	2100 mm	2465 mm
Width	800 mm	1005 mm
Height	1160 mm	1065 mm
Dry Weight	220 kg	--
Wheel Base	1450 mm	1645 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm
Kerb Weight	--	254 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Digital

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	5-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Uni Trak
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	150 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	100 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial
Front Wheel Size	R17	R16
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R15
Rear Tyre	--	180/70 R15
Front Tyre	--	130/90 R16

Electrical

Battery Voltage

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12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Cruise, Road, Sport Cruise, Road, Sport	Cruise, Road Cruise, Road
Back Rest	No	No
Central Locking	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	--	No
Traction Control	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Navigator	No	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Display Screen	Yes	No
Tripmeter	Yes	No
Tachometer	Yes	No
Side Stand Indicator	--	No

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	Bulb Bulb
Accessory Outlet	Yes	--
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Bulb Bulb

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	No
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	--	Double Cradle Double Cradle