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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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
Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja 5004
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5002
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKawasaki Ninja 500~27 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKawasaki Ninja 500~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Head to head

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

Power

Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Weight

Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Leoncino 500Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average~22 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank13.5 L14 L
On a full tank~297 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size500 cc451 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power48 PS @ 8,500 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight232 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed—185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—135 mm
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,375 mm
ColoursBlack, Grey, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 does around 27 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Leoncino 500 or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 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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