Kawasaki Z650RS vs Benelli 502C Comparison

The 650 cc Kawasaki Z650RS is based on the Z650 naked motorcycle but gets a retro design language on the same lines as the Kawasaki Z900 RS. Power on the new Kawasaki Z650RS comes from the familiar 649 cc twin-cylinder motor that's also seen on the Z650. Power figures are identical with 67 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 64 Nm at 6,700 rpm. It gets a beautiful neo-retro classic design as well, with it being one of the prettiest modern classic motorcycles in the 650 cc segment.

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.