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Hero Splendor Plus vs Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Ducati Monster

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
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. Benelli Leoncino 5000
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Benelli Leoncino 500—
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusBenelli Leoncino 500Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaBenelli · ItalyDucati · Italy
Type of bikeEverydayClassicStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l~22 km/l—
Petrol tank9.8 L13.5 L14 L
On a full tank~637 km~297 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc500 cc937 cc
Cylinders122
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h—230 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)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm785 mm820 mm
Ground clearance165 mm——
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,460 mm1,474 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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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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

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.

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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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