Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the Benelli Leoncino 500 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available at ₹148,813, while the Benelli Leoncino 500 is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with a 160.3 cc unit compared to the Benelli Leoncino 500's 500cc, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 35kW at 8500 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 160.3 cc | 500cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 35kW at 8500 r/min |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 46N·m/6000 r/min |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 12.7 L |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 23 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 207 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 815 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA | 12V / 8AH |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | — |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | REDGREY |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | STD | 560000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6- Speed |
