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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Ducati Monster

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
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

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. Benelli Leoncino 5001
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

Benelli Leoncino 500—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Leoncino 500Hero Splendor PlusDucati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyHero · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeClassicEverydayStreet
Fuel average~22 km/l~65 km/l—
Petrol tank13.5 L9.8 L14 L
On a full tank~297 km~637 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size500 cc97.2 cc937 cc
Cylinders212
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power48 PS @ 8,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight232 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed—87 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm785 mm820 mm
Ground clearance—165 mm—
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,236 mm1,474 mm
ColoursBlack, Grey, White——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Drum / DrumBrembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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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  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Benelli Leoncino 500 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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