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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Yamaha MT-09

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

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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

Benelli Leoncino 500

Benelli Leoncino 500

Rs 2,100,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 207 kg
Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 3104
  2. Yamaha MT-094
  3. Benelli Leoncino 5001
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 310~330 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 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

TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l
Yamaha MT-09—

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km
Yamaha MT-09—

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Benelli Leoncino 500—
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500—
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 310Benelli Leoncino 500Yamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBenelli · ItalyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetClassicStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l~22 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L13.5 L14 L
On a full tank~330 km~297 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size312 cc500 cc890 cc
Cylinders123
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight211 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed150 km/h—230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm785 mm825 mm
Ground clearance180 mm—140 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm1,460 mm1,430 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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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  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 310 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

TVS Apache RTR 310 or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if 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.

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