Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the BMW S 1000 RR side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the Benelli Leoncino 500 comes with a 500cc unit compared to the BMW S 1000 RR's 999 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 210 bhp @ 13750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 RR. 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 | Liquid cooling |
| Displacement | 500cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | 4‑cylinder, four‑stroke engine with four valves per cylinder and DOHC architecture |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 210 bhp @ 13750 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 113 Nm @ 11000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 16.5 L |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 16 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 197 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 824 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Dual Disc, 320mm, 4-Piston Radial Caliper |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | USD Telescopic Fork, 45mm, Adjustable Spring Preload, Rebound & Compression, 120mm Travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Single Disc, 220mm, 1-Piston Floating Caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | Aluminium Swingarm, Full Floater Pro, Adjustable Compression, Rebound & Spring Preload, 118mm Travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 190/55 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | M Lightweight Lithium-Ion, 12V / 5Ah |
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| Cluster | — | Digital 6.5 inch TFT |
| Color Options | REDGREY | Blackstorm MetallicBluestone MetallicLight White / M Motorsport |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | Standard | 2324936 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Pro | 2599927 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Pro M Sport | 2889862 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 6 Speed Manual |








