The new Benelli
502S Cruiser has arrived at the 2018 Thai Motor Expo. The motorcycle draws
styling cues from the 402S Cruiser that made its debut at the 2017 EICMA
motorcycle show.
At the front is a
unique, skull-shaped headlight that gives the middleweight cruiser an
intimidating look. LED blinkers and a beefy, upside down telescopic suspension
at the front accompany the headlamp. The front fender features the ABS tag on
either side while the dual-tone paint gives it a premium look. Following the
light is a compact, full-digital instrument console with telltale indicators
placed on either side of the display.
The sides reveal
the tubular trellis frame that underpins the middleweight cruiser. Body panels
surrounding the radiator and an underbelly unit lend the motorcycle a muscular
persona that matches the cruiser theme. The chiselled fuel tank has recesses to
lock the knees and an aviation-style flush mount fuel cap.
The rider’s seat
dips towards the centre while the step-up pillion seat is placed higher. The
design should offer good support to the rider and provide better comfort on
long rides. Speaking of comfort, the Benelli 502S offers typical cruiser style
rider’s triangle with forward set footpegs and a tall handlebar.
At the rear is a
split-style tail light, a feature that we have seen on the Ducati Diavel. The
rear blinkers, number plate and the illuminator, are mounted on the tyre hugger
that gives the motorcycle a compact and premium look from the back. Closer
observation reveals the vertically mounted rear LED blinkers. A single-sided,
twin outlet exhaust comes in dual tone finish.
Its 500 cc,
parallel-twin cylinder, liquid-cooled engine is claimed to deliver 46.9 hp of
maximum power while the top speed is rated at 160km/h. Anchoring tasks are
performed by twin-sided, petal-type disc brakes at the front and a single,
petal-type disc at the rear. Safety net includes a dual-channel ABS. Shock
absorbing tasks are performed by upside-down telescopic forks at the front and
a monoshock unit at the back.
