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Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Benelli Leoncino 500

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Bajaj Dominar 400

Bajaj Dominar 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 193 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500

Benelli Leoncino 500

Rs 2,100,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 207 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Benelli Leoncino 5004
  2. Bajaj Dominar 4003
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Dominar 400~27 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Dominar 400~351 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Dominar 400193 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Bajaj Dominar 40040 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

Bajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Dominar 400373 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Dominar 40027 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Dominar 400351 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km

Weight

Bajaj Dominar 400193 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Dominar 400800 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Dominar 400Benelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandBajaj · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeCruiserClassic
Fuel average~27 km/l~22 km/l
Petrol tank13 L13.5 L
On a full tank~351 km~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc500 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed158 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm785 mm
Ground clearance157 mm—
Wheelbase1,453 mm1,460 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—50 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Bajaj Dominar 400—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Dominar 400 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Bajaj Dominar 400 does around 27 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Dominar 400 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Bajaj Dominar 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Dominar 400 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Bajaj Dominar 400 weighs about 193 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Bajaj Dominar 400 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Dominar 400 or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Dominar 400 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.