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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 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
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

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. Benelli Leoncino 5004
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • 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
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 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 31035.6 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Benelli Leoncino 500—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Benelli Leoncino 500—
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Leoncino 500TVS Apache RTR 310Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeClassicStreetEveryday
Fuel average~22 km/l~30 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank13.5 L11 L9.8 L
On a full tank~297 km~330 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size500 cc312 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power48 PS @ 8,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight232 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed—150 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)169 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm800 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,358 mm1,236 mm
ColoursBlack, Grey, White——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (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 / 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?

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  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli Leoncino 500 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 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 TVS Apache RTR 310?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Leoncino 500 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Leoncino 500 or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if highest top speed, most ground clearance 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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