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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Triumph Speed 400 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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
Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5003
  3. Triumph Speed 4002
  • 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)Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTriumph Speed 400170 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm
  • 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
Triumph Speed 40040 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
Triumph Speed 400390 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Benelli Leoncino 500—
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Benelli Leoncino 500—
Triumph Speed 400158 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Leoncino 500Triumph Speed 400Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyTriumph · United KingdomHero · India
Type of bikeClassicClassicEveryday
Fuel average~22 km/l~30 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank13.5 L13 L9.8 L
On a full tank~297 km~390 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size500 cc398 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power48 PS @ 8,500 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight232 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed—170 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)170 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—158 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,377 mm1,236 mm
ColoursBlack, Grey, White——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18
Suspension (front / back)50 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock43 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
  • Triumph Speed 400—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 does around 30 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Triumph Speed 400?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 weighs about 170 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Triumph Speed 400 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Leoncino 500 or Triumph Speed 400: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Triumph Speed 400 if quickest (power to weight), highest top speed 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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