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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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
KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R4
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5001
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
  • 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
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Weight

Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Leoncino 500KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyKTM · Austria
Type of bikeClassicStreet
Fuel average~22 km/l—
Petrol tank13.5 L16 L
On a full tank~297 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size500 cc1301 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power48 PS @ 8,500 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight232 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed—290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height785 mm835 mm
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,497 mm
ColoursBlack, Grey, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17
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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Benelli Leoncino 500 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Leoncino 500 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R weighs about 189 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so KTM 1290 Super Duke R is easier to push and park.

Benelli Leoncino 500 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if most power, most pulling power 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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