Benelli 502C vs Flying Merkel W.S (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli 502Cstacks up against the Flying Merkel W.S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli 502CFlying Merkel W.S
Model year20211912
Price
Engine500 cc500 cc
Horsepower48 hp
Torque45 Nm
Weight217 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston, ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single piston calliper, ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Benelli 502C vs Flying Merkel W.S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli 502C and the Flying Merkel W.S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli 502C brings 48 hp in a 217 kg package, while the Flying Merkel W.S counters with its own power figure.

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: