Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Benelli Leoncino 500 is available at a price on request, while the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is priced at ₹136,691. On the engine front, the Benelli Leoncino 500 comes with a 500cc unit compared to the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220's 220 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 13.99 kW (19.03 PS) @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 40 Kmpl for the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220. 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 | Liquid-cooled | Oil‑cooled |
| Displacement | 500cc | 220 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | Single cylinder, Twin Spark DTS-i , Fuel Injected, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 13.99 kW (19.03 PS) @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 17.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 13 L |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 40 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 163 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 737 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Single‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | 280 mm Disc ABS |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | Telescopic with double anti friction bush |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | 130 mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | 5 step adjustable Twin shock absorber |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 90/90-17 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 130/90-15 Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tube |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | Bi‑functional LED projector with LED DRLs |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | 12V, 8Ah VRLA |
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| Cluster | — | Fully digital LCD with Bluetooth & navigation |
| Color Options | REDGREY | Moon WhiteAuburn Black |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | STD | 131723 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 5‑speed manual |
