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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Benelli 302S vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

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Benelli Leoncino 500

Benelli Leoncino 500

Rs 2,100,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 207 kg
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Benelli Leoncino 5004
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Benelli 302S1
  • CheapestBenelli 302SRs 1,700,000
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHero Splendor Plus165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
Benelli 302S—
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
Benelli 302S400 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Weight

Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
Benelli 302S—
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Benelli Leoncino 500—
Benelli 302S140 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Leoncino 500Benelli 302SHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 2,100,000Rs 1,700,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyBenelli · ItalyHero · India
Type of bikeClassicStreetEveryday
Fuel average~22 km/l~25 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank13.5 L16 L9.8 L
On a full tank~297 km~400 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size500 cc300 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power48 PS @ 8,500 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight232 PS / tonne—71 PS / tonne
Top speed——87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)—112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm795 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—140 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,410 mm1,236 mm
Length × width × height—2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm—
ColoursBlack, Grey, WhiteBlack, Green, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc ×2 / DiscDrum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 160/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18
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 Leoncino 500—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is cheaper, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Benelli 302S?

Benelli 302S is cheaper than Benelli Leoncino 500 by about Rs 400,000.

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Benelli 302S?

Benelli 302S does around 25 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Benelli 302S?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm.

Benelli Leoncino 500 or Benelli 302S: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli 302S if cheapest 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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