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KTM 390 Duke vs Benelli Leoncino 500

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

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KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 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. KTM 390 Duke4
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5003
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKTM 390 Duke~28 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankKTM 390 Duke~375 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 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

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeBenelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandKTM · AustriaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetClassic
Fuel average~28 km/l~22 km/l
Petrol tank13.4 L13.5 L
On a full tank~375 km~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc500 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm785 mm
Ground clearance151 mm—
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,460 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down 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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • KTM 390 Duke—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM 390 Duke or Benelli Leoncino 500?

KTM 390 Duke does around 28 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Benelli Leoncino 500?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke 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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