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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Benelli 302S

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 Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 kg
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Benelli Imperiale 4004
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5003
  3. Benelli 302S1
  • CheapestBenelli Imperiale 400Rs 1,585,000
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBenelli Imperiale 400~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBenelli 302S~400 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
  • LightestBenelli Imperiale 400205 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 Leoncino 50048 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Weight

Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Leoncino 500Benelli Imperiale 400Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 2,100,000Rs 1,585,000Rs 1,700,000
BrandBenelli · ItalyBenelli · ItalyBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeClassicClassicStreet
Fuel average~22 km/l~30 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank13.5 L12 L16 L
On a full tank~297 km~360 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size500 cc374 cc300 cc
Cylinders212
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power48 PS @ 8,500 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight232 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height785 mm780 mm795 mm
Ground clearance——140 mm
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,440 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
ColoursBlack, Grey, WhiteBlack, Red, WhiteBlack, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18120/70-17 / 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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  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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 Leoncino 500 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

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

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

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

Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if cheapest, best fuel average 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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