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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Benelli Leoncino 500 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  3. Benelli Leoncino 5001
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 310~330 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
  • 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
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
Benelli Leoncino 500—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RBenelli Leoncino 500TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeSportsClassicStreet
Fuel average—~22 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank16 L13.5 L11 L
On a full tank—~297 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc500 cc312 cc
Cylinders421
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h—150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)207 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm785 mm800 mm
Ground clearance——180 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,460 mm1,358 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—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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