BMW F 900 R versus Benelli 502 C

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 900 R

Naked
Benelli

Benelli 502 C

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2019 bis 2025~
Built von 2018 bis 2025~
RRP 9.400 €
RRP 6.349 €
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Pros:
  • crisp engine
  • good brakes
  • Incline Sensors Series
  • good quality impression
  • Fun grenade on the street
Pros:
  • very accessible handling
  • robust motor with linear power delivery
  • robust look with lots of beautiful details
  • TFT color display
  • long range
  • a lot of motorcycle for little money
Cons:
  • QuickShifter only for an extra charge
  • Airbox sound could be better
  • only suitable for pillion use to a limited extent
  • sometimes strange surcharge policy: bar-end mirrors e.g. only available for the "Sport" variant.
Cons:
  • very tightly sprung
  • Brakes a bit doughy, difficult to dose

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.514 mm
Length :
2.140 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
208 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.580 mm
Length :
2.240 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat :
770 mm
Weight :
220 (max: 407 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: R2 cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 500 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 69 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 216 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.750 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
310 km

Performance: 48 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 46 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
512 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Directly hinged central strut, spring base hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside Down Fork Ø 41mm (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
adjustable central shock absorber (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 - 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 - 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 1-piston floating caliper ( 265 mm)
Front brake
floating brake disc with 4 piston radial brake calipers and ABS ( 280 mm) Rear brake
Wave single disc ( 240 mm)

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Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 0.000€
  • Used (3 years old): 0.000€
  • Years of manufacture: 2016-2018
  • Availability: from 12/2018
  • Colours: red, bright yellow

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Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 5.999 €
  • Used (3 years old): 0.000€
  • Availability: since 2019
  • Colors: black