Side-by-Side Comparison

Benelli 502C vs BMW R 12 NineT

Specs, mileage, performance & price compared in Switzerland.

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Key Specifications

Benelli 502CSpecBMW R 12 NineT

CHF10,500PriceCHF17,500

500Engine (cc)1170

63Power (hp)109

46Torque (Nm)115

22.0Mileage (km/l)20.0

223Weight (kg)220

22Fuel Tank (L)16

8Rating9.2

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Basic Information

Benelli 502CAttributeBMW R 12 NineT

Parallel TwinEngine TypeAir/oil-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

6-speedTransmission Type6-speed manual

Wet Multi-plateClutch TypeSingle-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated

ChainDrive Type—

BenelliBrandBMW

502CModelR 12 nineT

Benelli 502CBike NameBMW R 12 nineT

2023Model Year2024

CruiserCategory/TypeHeritage / Roadster

ItalyCountry of OriginGermany

InternationalAssembly LocationGermany

Not officially availableStatusAvailable

Black, Red, WhiteColors AvailableBlackstorm metallic, San Remo Green metallic, Option 719 Aluminum

Lead AcidBattery Type12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free

Single-pieceSeat TypeSingle seat (Two-seater saddle optional)

High-rise cruiserHandle Type—

Steel TrellisFrame TypeTubular steel space frame

Dual-sidedSwingarm TypeCast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever

Engine & Performance

Benelli 502CAttributeBMW R 12 NineT

500Displacement (cc)1170

47 hp @ 8500 rpmMaximum Power109 hp (80 kW) at 7,000 rpm

46 Nm @ 6000 rpmMaximum Torque115 Nm at 6,500 rpm

46.8 HPPeak Power—

2Number of Cylinders2

DOHCValve ConfigurationDOHC

4Valves Per Cylinder4

75Bore101 mm

56.4Stroke73 mm

75 x 56.4Bore x Stroke101 mm x 73 mm

12.6:1Compression Ratio12.0:1

Liquid-cooledCooling SystemAir/oil-cooled

Fuel InjectionFuel Supply SystemElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

ECU ControlledIgnition System—

TransverseEngine LayoutBoxer

SAE 10W40Engine Oil Grade—

12000Valve Adjustment Interval—

ElectricStarting SystemElectric

NoEngine Kill SwitchYes

BS6Emission StandardEU 5+

NoPower Mode Indicator—

Fuel & Mileage

Benelli 502CAttributeBMW R 12 NineT

3.0Engine Oil Capacity—

21 LFuel Tank Capacity16 litres

25 km/lFuel Economy5.1 l/100km

22.0Average Mileage—

22 km/lMileage City20

28 km/lMileage Highway—

128.0Battery Capacity—

Approx. 450 kmRange—

NoRange Indicator—

YesLow Fuel WarningYes

Performance & Speed

Benelli 502CAttributeBMW R 12 NineT

180Top Speed215 km/h

Approx. 3.5 secondsAcceleration (0-60)—

Approx. 6.5 secondsAcceleration (0-100)3.6 s

NoQuick ShifterOptional (Shift Assistant Pro)

NoLaunch Control—

NoTraction ControlBMW Motorrad DTC

Transmission & Drive

Benelli 502CAttributeBMW R 12 NineT

6Number of Gears6

6-Speed ManualGear Pattern1-N-2-3-4-5-6

ChainPrimary Drive—

ChainFinal DriveShaft drive

ChainDrive Chain/Belt Type—

15000Chain/Belt Life—

Dimensions & Weight

Benelli 502CAttributeBMW R 12 NineT

2260 mmOverall Length2130 mm

865 mmOverall Width870 mm

1175 mmOverall Height1070 mm

1590 mmWheelbase1511 mm

145 mmGround Clearance—

695 mmSeat Height795 mm

223 kgKerb Weight220 kg

216Gross Weight430 kg

Brakes & Safety

Benelli 502CAttributeBMW R 12 NineT

DiscFront Brake TypeTwin disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper

DiscRear Brake TypeSingle disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper

320 mmFront Brake Size310 mm

260 mmRear Brake Size265 mm

Dual Channel ABSABS TypeBMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral)

15000Brake Pad Life—

Approx. 40 m (from 60 km/h)Braking Distance—

NoRegenerative Braking—

NoAnti-Theft System—

NoCentral Lock—

NoRemote Lock—

YesHandle Lock—

YesSteering Lock—

Suspension & Handling

Benelli 502CAttributeBMW R 12 NineT

USD Telescopic ForkFront Suspension TypeUpside-down telescopic fork, 45 mm diameter

Mono-shockRear Suspension TypeCentral progressive spring strut

120 mmFront Suspension Travel120 mm

50 mmRear Suspension Travel120 mm

NoAdjustable ControlsFully adjustable front fork (preload, rebound, compression); adjustable rear preload and rebound

Wheels & Tires

Benelli 502CAttributeBMW R 12 NineT

120/70 ZR17Front Tyre Size120/70 ZR17

160/60 ZR17Rear Tyre Size180/55 ZR17

17Front Wheel Size—

17Rear Wheel Size—

TubelessTyre TypeTubeless

PirelliTyre Brand—

15000Tyre Life—

AlloyWheel TypeAluminium cast wheels (Spoked wheels optional)

AlloyWheel Material—

Electrical & Battery

Benelli 502CAttributeBMW R 12 NineT

12.0Battery Voltage—

12VBattery Rating—

YesBattery Removable—

4000Battery Replacement Cost—

NoBattery Life Indicator—

NoBattery Management System—

NoFast Charging—

NoUSB ChargingYes (USB-C port)

Lighting & Display

Benelli 502CAttributeBMW R 12 NineT

NoError Code Display—

LEDHeadlight TypeLED

LEDTail Light TypeLED

LEDTurn Signal TypeLED

YesDRLYes

NoHazard LightYes

Digital LCDDisplay TypeAnalogue dual round instruments with LCD (Optional 3.5-inch Micro TFT)

Fully Digital TFTSpeedometer TypeAnalogue

DigitalOdometer TypeDigital

DigitalTachometer TypeAnalogue

DigitalFuel Gauge TypeDigital

DigitalClockYes

YesPass Light SwitchYes

YesSide Stand IndicatorYes

Technology & Features

Benelli 502CAttributeBMW R 12 NineT

YesTrip MeterDigital

NoMobile ConnectivityOptional (ConnectedRide Control)

NoBluetooth FeaturesOptional ConnectedRide Control

NoNavigation—

NoRiding ModesRock & Roll (2 modes)

Comfort & Ergonomics

Benelli 502CAttributeBMW R 12 NineT

NoWind Protection—

Single-piece Cruiser SeatPillion Seat—

YesPillion FootrestYes

YesPillion Grab Rails—

Forward SetFootpeg Position—

NoStorage Compartments—

NoUnder Seat Storage—

Benelli 502C vs BMW R 12 NineT: Which one should you buy in Switzerland?

The Benelli 502C and BMW R 12 NineT are two popular motorcycles in Switzerland. This side-by-side comparison covers engine, power, torque, mileage, top speed and weight so you can decide which one fits your riding style and budget. Better values are highlighted in the spec table above. Use the full specifications section to compare every technical detail before making your purchase decision.

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