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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

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

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Benelli Leoncino 5004
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V2
  • 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
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 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
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS

Torque

Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km

Top speed

Benelli Leoncino 500—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h

Weight

Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg

Seat height

Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm

Ground clearance

Benelli Leoncino 500—
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Leoncino 500Hero Splendor PlusTVS Apache RTR 200 4V
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyHero · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeClassicEverydayStreet
Fuel average~22 km/l~65 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank13.5 L9.8 L12 L
On a full tank~297 km~637 km~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size500 cc97.2 cc198 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirOil and air
Power48 PS @ 8,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight232 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne137 PS / tonne
Top speed—87 km/h127 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm785 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—165 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,236 mm1,353 mm
ColoursBlack, Grey, White——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-1890/90-17 / 130/70-17
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
  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—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 most power, most pulling power. 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.