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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs Benelli Leoncino 500 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

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Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 24.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500

Benelli Leoncino 500

Rs 2,100,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 207 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Benelli Leoncino 5004
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS2003
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS200~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS200~420 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Bajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
Benelli Leoncino 500—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500—
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS200Benelli Leoncino 500TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetClassicStreet
Fuel average~35 km/l~22 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank12 L13.5 L11 L
On a full tank~420 km~297 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc500 cc312 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight154 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed136 km/h—150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight159 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm785 mm800 mm
Ground clearance168 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,363 mm1,460 mm1,358 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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 Pulsar NS200—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 does around 35 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 weighs about 159 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 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.

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