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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Yamaha YZF-R1

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 YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5001
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R1201 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 YZF-R1200 PS

Torque

Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc

Weight

Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg

Seat height

Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Leoncino 500Yamaha YZF-R1
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average~22 km/l—
Petrol tank13.5 L17 L
On a full tank~297 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size500 cc998 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power48 PS @ 8,500 rpm200 PS @ 13,500 rpm
Torque46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight232 PS / tonne995 PS / tonne
Top speed—299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)201 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm855 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,460 mm1,405 mm
ColoursBlack, Grey, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17
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 YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Leoncino 500 or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 weighs about 201 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R1 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Leoncino 500 or Yamaha YZF-R1: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 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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