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Hero Splendor Plus vs Unique UD 70 vs Benelli Leoncino 500

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

Unique UD 70

Unique UD 70

Rs 118,500

dealer list price

  • 72 cc
  • ~50 km/l
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. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5003
  3. Unique UD 701
  • CheapestUnique UD 70Rs 118,500
  • 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
  • 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
Unique UD 70—
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Unique UD 70—
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Unique UD 70—
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Unique UD 7072 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Unique UD 7050 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Unique UD 70450 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Unique UD 70—
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Unique UD 70—
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Unique UD 70135 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500—

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusUnique UD 70Benelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 118,500Rs 2,100,000
BrandHero · IndiaUnique · PakistanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeEverydayEverydayClassic
Fuel average~65 km/l~50 km/l~22 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L9 L13.5 L
On a full tank~637 km~450 km~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc72 cc500 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm—48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm—46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne—232 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h——
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)—207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm—785 mm
Ground clearance165 mm135 mm—
Wheelbase1,236 mm—1,460 mm
Length × width × height—1,880 × 751 × 920 mm—
Colours—Black, RedBlack, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDrum / DrumDisc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSNo (linked brakes)NoBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-182.25-17 / 2.50-17120/70-17 / 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?

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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Unique UD 70—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Unique UD 70?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 50 km/l for Unique UD 70, in normal riding.

Hero Splendor Plus or Unique UD 70: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Unique UD 70 if cheapest 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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