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Hero Splendor Plus 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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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
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. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5003
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • 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
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 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
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Benelli Leoncino 500—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500—
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusBenelli Leoncino 500TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydayClassicStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l~22 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L13.5 L11 L
On a full tank~637 km~297 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc500 cc312 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h—150 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)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm785 mm800 mm
Ground clearance165 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,460 mm1,358 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 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.

  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—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.

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