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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Benelli Leoncino 500 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

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Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 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 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Benelli Leoncino 5003
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4002
  • CheapestBenelli Imperiale 400Rs 1,585,000
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400Benelli Leoncino 500TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Rs 2,100,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeClassicClassicStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l~22 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank12 L13.5 L12 L
On a full tank~360 km~297 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc500 cc160 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed——114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm785 mm790 mm
Ground clearance——180 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,460 mm1,300 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm——
ColoursBlack, Red, WhiteBlack, Grey, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-18120/70-17 / 160/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17
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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  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is cheaper, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Imperiale 400 is cheaper than Benelli Leoncino 500 by about Rs 515,000.

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

Benelli Imperiale 400 does around 30 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Imperiale 400 weighs about 205 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Benelli Imperiale 400 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Imperiale 400 or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about cheapest, lowest seat. 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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