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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Honda CD 70

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

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TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500

Benelli Leoncino 500

Rs 2,100,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 207 kg
Honda CD 70

Honda CD 70

Rs 159,900

official price

  • 72 cc
  • ~55 km/l
  • 82 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Benelli Leoncino 5004
  2. Honda CD 703
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • CheapestHonda CD 70Rs 159,900
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS
Honda CD 70—

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
Honda CD 70—

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
Honda CD 70—

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
Honda CD 7072 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
Honda CD 7055 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
Honda CD 70468 km

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
Honda CD 7082 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
Honda CD 70—

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500—
Honda CD 70136 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Benelli Leoncino 500Honda CD 70
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000Rs 159,900
BrandTVS · IndiaBenelli · ItalyHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetClassicEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l~22 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank12 L13.5 L8.5 L
On a full tank~540 km~297 km~468 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc500 cc72 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm—
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm—
Power to weight117 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne—
Top speed114 km/h——
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)82 kg (dry)
Seat height790 mm785 mm—
Ground clearance180 mm—136 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,460 mm—
Length × width × height——1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, WhiteBlue, Red, Black
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260—
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 160/60-172.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)
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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month
  • Honda CD 70—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 160 or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, most ground clearance. 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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