Benelli 502C vs Kawasaki Z650 Comparison

The Benelli 502C is a power-cruiser whose styling certainly seems inspired by the Ducati Diavel. The Benelli 502C uses the same 500 cc parallel-twin, DOHC, 4-valve engine as the Leoncino 500 and the TRK 502 and it makes 46.8 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 46 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Although it promises a solid new-age cruiser with looks at a lower price point, the Benelli 502C however fails to impress, both in terms of performance as well as dynamics.

The 2022 Kawasaki Z650 continues to get the same 649 cc parallel-twin engine as before. The motor makes 67 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 64 Nm of peak torque at 6,700 rpm. The motorcycle gets a 6-speed gearbox along with a slipper clutch.The motorcycle continues to get the same features like a 4.3-inch TFT instrument console, smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth and Kawasaki's 'Rideology' app connectivity as well. It is a good option to have in the 650 cc motorcycle category.