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KTM RC 390 vs Benelli Leoncino 500

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

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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. Benelli Leoncino 5004
  2. KTM RC 3903
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKTM RC 390~28 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBenelli Leoncino 500~297 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 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 RC 39044 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Benelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandKTM · AustriaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~28 km/l~22 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L13.5 L
On a full tank~266 km~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc500 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm785 mm
Ground clearance178 mm—
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,460 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / 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)—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.

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

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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

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

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about best fuel average, quickest (power to weight). 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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