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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Unique UD 70

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

Unique UD 70

Unique UD 70

Rs 118,500

dealer list price

  • 72 cc
  • ~50 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5003
  3. Unique UD 701
  • CheapestUnique UD 70Rs 118,500
  • 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
  • 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
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Unique UD 70—

Torque

Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Unique UD 70—

Power to weight

Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Unique UD 70—

Engine size

Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Unique UD 7072 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Unique UD 7050 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Unique UD 70450 km

Weight

Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Unique UD 70—

Seat height

Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Unique UD 70—

Ground clearance

Benelli Leoncino 500—
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Unique UD 70135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Leoncino 500Hero Splendor PlusUnique UD 70
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in PakistanRs 118,500
BrandBenelli · ItalyHero · IndiaUnique · Pakistan
Type of bikeClassicEverydayEveryday
Fuel average~22 km/l~65 km/l~50 km/l
Petrol tank13.5 L9.8 L9 L
On a full tank~297 km~637 km~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size500 cc97.2 cc72 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power48 PS @ 8,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm—
Torque46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm—
Power to weight232 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne—
Top speed—87 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickKick
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height785 mm785 mm—
Ground clearance—165 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,236 mm—
Length × width × height——1,880 × 751 × 920 mm
ColoursBlack, Grey, White—Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Drum / DrumDrum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)No
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-182.25-17 / 2.50-17
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
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Unique UD 70—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.

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