Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 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 Pulsar NS160 is priced at ₹148,813. On the engine front, the Benelli Leoncino 500 comes with a 500cc unit compared to the Bajaj Pulsar NS160's 160.3 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160. 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 | 160.3 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 12 L |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 40.36 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 152 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 804 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | 230 mm Disc(ABS) |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | Nitrox Mono-shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 100/80-17 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 130/70-17 Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA |
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| Bike Image 3 | — |
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| Cluster | — | Semi-digital LCD |
| Color Options | REDGREY | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 6-speed manual |
