Benelli 502 C versus Kawasaki Vulcan S
Benelli 502 C
Cruiser
Kawasaki Vulcan S
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
RRP 6.799 €
RRP 8.595 €
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Pros:
- very accessible handling
- robust motor with linear power delivery
- robust look with lots of beautiful details
- TFT color display
- long range
- a lot of motorcycle for little money
Pros:
- Comfort
- Stability
- Processing
Cons:
- very tightly sprung
- Brakes a bit doughy, difficult to dose
Cons:
- Short maintenance intervals
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.580 mm
Length : 2.240 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 770 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 407 ) kg
Length : 2.240 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 770 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 407 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.575 mm
Length : 2.310 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 705 mm
Weight : 229 kg
Length : 2.310 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 705 mm
Weight : 229 kg
Engine
Motor design: R2 cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 500 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 69 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 500 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 69 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 48 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 46 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 512 km
Maximum speed: 176 km/h
Performance: 61 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 63 NM bei 6.600 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 311 km
Performance: 61 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 63 NM bei 6.600 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 311 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside Down Fork Ø 41mm (travel 135 mm) Rear suspension:
adjustable central shock absorber (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 - 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 - 17
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside Down Fork Ø 41mm (travel 135 mm) Rear suspension:
adjustable central shock absorber (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 - 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 - 17
Frame type:
Perimeter (steel) Front suspension:
41 mm telescopic fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Gas pressure shock absorbers (travel 80 mm) Tyres at the front: 120/70 R18M/C 59H
Rear tyres: 160/60 R17M/C 69H
Perimeter (steel) Front suspension:
41 mm telescopic fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Gas pressure shock absorbers (travel 80 mm) Tyres at the front: 120/70 R18M/C 59H
Rear tyres: 160/60 R17M/C 69H
Brakes
Front brake
floating brake disc with 4 piston radial brake calipers and ABS (∅ 280 mm) Rear brake
Wave single disc (∅ 240 mm)
floating brake disc with 4 piston radial brake calipers and ABS (∅ 280 mm) Rear brake
Wave single disc (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 250 mm)
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 250 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
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Conclusion - a cruiser
What remains? The Kawasaki Vulcan S is definitely not an athlete, but it is also not a heavy, immovable being. Alpine passes do not worry her, while caring for the driver with adequate comfort despite her rather simple suspension. In the evening after work riding on her in the setting sun, this is cheesy, but somehow beautiful.
The Kawa-typical maintenance intervals, which are kept quite short at 6,000 kilometres, are a small drop in the right.
But otherwise? It doesn't have to be more motorcycle, the purchase recommendation is available.
The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.
