Keeway V302C vs Benelli 502C Comparison

The Keeway V302C is a neo-retro bobber-styled motorcycle and it was launched in August 2022. As the name suggests, the Keeway V302C gets a V-twin engine, making it Keeway's second V-twin motorcycle in India. Prices for the Keeway V302C begin at Rs. 3.89 lakh, and it is offered with three colour options, each one offered with a different price tag. It gets a 298 cc V-twin engine at its heart. The V-twin puts out 29.1 bhp at 8,500 rpm, and 26.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission and has a belt final drive instead of a chain. While there may not be a direct rival to the V302C, its unique design and an expensive proposition may deter buyers. Plus, Keeway is not exactly a known brand in India and that could hamper the sales of the model too.

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.