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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Benelli Leoncino 500 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 648 cc
  • 47 PS
  • ~25 km/l
  • 218 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500

Benelli Leoncino 500

Rs 2,100,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 207 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Royal Enfield Interceptor 6503
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5003
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerRoyal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650~343 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65047 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65052 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650216 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650648 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Royal Enfield Interceptor 65025 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650343 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650170 km/h
Benelli Leoncino 500—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650218 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650804 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650174 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500—
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Benelli Leoncino 500TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandRoyal Enfield · IndiaBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeClassicClassicStreet
Fuel average~25 km/l~22 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank13.7 L13.5 L11 L
On a full tank~343 km~297 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size648 cc500 cc312 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47 PS @ 7,150 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight216 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h—150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight218 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height804 mm785 mm800 mm
Ground clearance174 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,398 mm1,460 mm1,358 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 240Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/90-18 / 130/70-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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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  • Royal Enfield Interceptor 650—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 does around 25 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 weighs about 207 kg and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 about 218 kg, so Benelli Leoncino 500 is easier to push and park.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 if you care most about most pulling power, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if most power, quickest (power to weight) 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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