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Hero Splendor Plus vs Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Benelli 302S

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

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Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Benelli Leoncino 500

Benelli Leoncino 500

Rs 2,100,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 207 kg
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus5
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5003
  3. Benelli 302S1
  • CheapestBenelli 302SRs 1,700,000
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHero Splendor Plus165 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500—
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusBenelli Leoncino 500Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000Rs 1,700,000
BrandHero · IndiaBenelli · ItalyBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeEverydayClassicStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l~22 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L13.5 L16 L
On a full tank~637 km~297 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc500 cc300 cc
Cylinders122
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne—
Top speed87 km/h——
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height785 mm785 mm795 mm
Ground clearance165 mm—140 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,460 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height——2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, WhiteBlack, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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

  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 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.