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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs Benelli Leoncino 500

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

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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

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. Yamaha YZF-R15 V43
  • Most powerBenelli Leoncino 50048 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Leoncino 50046 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YZF-R15 V4~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R15 V4~440 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 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-R15 V418.4 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l
Benelli Leoncino 50022 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km
Benelli Leoncino 500297 km

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Benelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandYamaha · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~40 km/l~22 km/l
Petrol tank11 L13.5 L
On a full tank~440 km~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc500 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height815 mm785 mm
Ground clearance170 mm—
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,460 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—
Colours—Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
Suspension (front / back)Upside-down fork / Monoshock50 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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  • Yamaha YZF-R15 V4—a month
  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 does around 40 km per litre against about 22 km/l for Benelli Leoncino 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Benelli Leoncino 500 about 207 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. 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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