Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the Hero PASSION+ 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 Hero PASSION+ is priced at ₹79,500. On the engine front, the Benelli Leoncino 500 comes with a 500cc unit compared to the Hero PASSION+'s 97.2 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 5.9 kW @ 8,000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 84 Kmpl for the Hero PASSION+. 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 | 97.2 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | Air cooled, 4 stroke |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 5.9 kW @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 11 litres |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 84 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 115 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 790 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | No, IBS |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Drum 130 mm |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | Telescopic |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Drum 130 mm with IBS |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | Twin Tube |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 80/100 - 18 |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 80/100 - 18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED Headlamp w/ DRL |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | 12V-3Ah MF Battery |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Bike Image 3 | — |
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| Cluster | — | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Color Options | REDGREY | Sports Red BlackBlack Nexus BlueBlack Heavy GreyBlack Brown Stripes |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | STD | 80328 |
| Starter | Electric | Kick and Self Start |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | Constant mesh, 4 speed |









