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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Benelli Leoncino 500

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

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Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

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. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5001
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R1201 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

Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1Benelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandYamaha · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average—~22 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13.5 L
On a full tank—~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc500 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight995 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm785 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,460 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 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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  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Yamaha YZF-R1 weighs about 201 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R1 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R1 or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. 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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