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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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
TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Benelli Leoncino 5003
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4002
  • CheapestBenelli Imperiale 400Rs 1,585,000
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km

Weight

Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Leoncino 500TVS Apache RTR 160Benelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandBenelli · ItalyTVS · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeClassicStreetClassic
Fuel average~22 km/l~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank13.5 L12 L12 L
On a full tank~297 km~540 km~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size500 cc160 cc374 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power48 PS @ 8,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight232 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed—114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm790 mm780 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm—
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,300 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height——2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
ColoursBlack, Grey, White—Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18
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
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli Leoncino 500 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli Leoncino 500 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Leoncino 500 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Leoncino 500 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 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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