Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 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 Street 160 is priced at ₹111,569. On the engine front, the Benelli Leoncino 500 comes with a 500cc unit compared to the Bajaj Avenger Street 160's 160 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 11.03 kW (15 PS) @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 47.2 Kmpl for the Bajaj Avenger Street 160. 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 | Air‑cooled |
| Displacement | 500cc | 160 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | Single cylinder, Twin Spark DTS-i , Fuel Injected, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Air cooled |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 11.03 kW (15 PS) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 13.7 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 13 L (reserve ~3.8 L) |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 47.2 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 156 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 737 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Single‑channel ABS (front) |
| 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 fork with 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 | Twin shock absorbers, 5‑step adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 90/90-17 49P |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 130/90-15 66P |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | 55/60 W halogen with LED DRL |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | 12 V, 4 Ah VRLA |
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| Cluster | — | Semi‑digital LCD |
| Color Options | REDGREY | Ebony BlackSpicy Red |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | STD | 111569 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 5‑speed manual |
