Honda CB 500 S Sport vs Benelli 502C (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB 500 S Sportstacks up against the Benelli 502C. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB 500 S SportBenelli 502C
Model year19982021
Price
Engine499 cc500 cc
Horsepower58 hp48 hp
Torque47 Nm45 Nm
Weight179 kg217 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. 4-piston, ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single piston calliper, ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Honda CB 500 S Sport vs Benelli 502C — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB 500 S Sport and the Benelli 502C usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB 500 S Sport brings 58 hp in a 179 kg package, while the Benelli 502C counters with 48 hp at 217 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: