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Kawasaki Z900 vs Benelli Leoncino 500

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

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Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 kg
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. Kawasaki Z9003
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5002
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 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

Kawasaki Z900125 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Benelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandKawasaki · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetClassic
Fuel average—~22 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13.5 L
On a full tank—~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc500 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm785 mm
Ground clearance140 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,460 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 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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  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z900 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 weighs about 207 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Benelli Leoncino 500 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 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.