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Honda CBR650R vs Benelli Leoncino 500

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

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Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

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. Honda CBR650R3
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5002
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR650R63 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestBenelli Leoncino 500207 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CBR650R95 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

Honda CBR650R63 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR650R649 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Weight

Honda CBR650R209 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR650R810 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR650RBenelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandHonda · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average—~22 km/l
Petrol tank15.4 L13.5 L
On a full tank—~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc500 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power95 PS @ 12,000 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight455 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed225 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight209 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm785 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,460 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock50 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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  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR650R or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR650R or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 weighs about 207 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so Benelli Leoncino 500 is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR650R or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR650R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if lightest, 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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