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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Yamaha MT-09

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
Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-094
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5001
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-09193 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
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Weight

Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Leoncino 500Yamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeClassicStreet
Fuel average~22 km/l—
Petrol tank13.5 L14 L
On a full tank~297 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size500 cc890 cc
Cylinders23
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power48 PS @ 8,500 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight232 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed—230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm825 mm
Ground clearance—140 mm
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,430 mm
ColoursBlack, Grey, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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 Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 weighs about 193 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Yamaha MT-09 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Leoncino 500 or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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