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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Benelli Leoncino 500

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

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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 174 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 Pulsar NS400Z3
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS400Z~28 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS400Z~336 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 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 Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZBenelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandBajaj · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetClassic
Fuel average~28 km/l~22 km/l
Petrol tank12 L13.5 L
On a full tank~336 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 weight230 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed154 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight174 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height807 mm785 mm
Ground clearance168 mm—
Wheelbase1,344 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 / 140/70-17120/70-17 / 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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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z does around 28 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z weighs about 174 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 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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