Benelli 502C vs Kawasaki Eliminator: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Benelli 502C (2025) and the Kawasaki Eliminator (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.

Full specs

Specification	Benelli 502C 2025 Remove	Kawasaki Eliminator 2024-present Remove
Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Years	2025	2024-present
Engine	500cc liquid-cooled inline twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, EFI with dual 37 mm throttle bodies, Euro 5	451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve, 70.0 x 58.6mm bore/stroke, 11.3:1 compression; derived from the Ninja 400/Z400 engine family (also used in the 2024+ Ninja 500/Z500) and tuned for low/mid-range cruiser character
Cylinders	2	2
Displacement	500 cc	451 cc
Power	47.6 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest	45 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque	45 Nm @ 5,000 rpmBest	42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed manual, wet multi-plate clutch, chain final drive	6-speed manual with cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch, chain final drive
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	—Not available	175 kg (wet)
Seat height	750 mm	734 mm
Fuel capacity	21 LBest	12.9 L
Front suspension	41 mm upside-down fork, 135 mm travel	41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, ~120mm (4.7 in) travel
Rear suspension	Swingarm with central monoshock, preload adjustable, 50 mm stroke	Twin shocks, adjustable spring preload, ~80-89mm (3.1-3.5 in) travel
Brake system	—Not available	ABS optional (+$300); standard disc brakes front/rear
Front brake	Twin 280 mm discs, 4-piston calipers	Single 310mm disc, twin-piston caliper (Nissin)
Rear brake	240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper	Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper (Nissin)
Front tire	120/70 ZR17	130/70-18
Rear tire	160/60 ZR17	150/80-16
Quickshifter	—Not available	No
Launch price	—Not available	USD 6,649 (US)