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BMW S 1000 RR vs Benelli Leoncino 500

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW S 1000 RREarlier version in photo

BMW S 1000 RR2023 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 999 cc
  • 210 PS
  • 197 kg

ShiftCam variable valve timing

Benelli Leoncino 500

Benelli Leoncino 500

Rs 2,100,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 207 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW S 1000 RR4
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5001
  • Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
  • LightestBMW S 1000 RR197 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

BMW S 1000 RR210 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

BMW S 1000 RR999 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Weight

BMW S 1000 RR197 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

BMW S 1000 RR832 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW S 1000 RRBenelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average—~22 km/l
Petrol tank16.5 L13.5 L
On a full tank—~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size999 cc500 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power210 PS @ 13,750 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight1066 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed303 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight197 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height832 mm785 mm
Wheelbase1,457 mm1,460 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
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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  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW S 1000 RR or Benelli Leoncino 500?

BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or Benelli Leoncino 500?

BMW S 1000 RR weighs about 197 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so BMW S 1000 RR is easier to push and park.

BMW S 1000 RR or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy BMW S 1000 RR if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if lowest seat 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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