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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Benelli Leoncino 500

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

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Ducati Panigale V4 R

Ducati Panigale V4 R2019–2022

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 221 PS
  • 172 kg

Road version of the Ducati World Superbike racer, with winglets

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. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5001
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Panigale V4 R172 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

Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RBenelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandDucati · ItalyBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average—~22 km/l
Petrol tank16 L13.5 L
On a full tank—~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc500 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm785 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,460 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-17120/70-17 / 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, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Ducati Panigale V4 R weighs about 172 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Ducati Panigale V4 R is easier to push and park.

Ducati Panigale V4 R or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R 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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