Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the Hero Xtreme 250R 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 Xtreme 250R is priced at ₹180,000. On the engine front, the Benelli Leoncino 500 comes with a 500cc unit compared to the Hero Xtreme 250R's 249.03 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 30 PS @ 9250rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 37 Kmpl for the Hero Xtreme 250R. 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-cooled engine |
| Displacement | 500cc | 249.03 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | 4 Stroke 4 Valve Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled DOHC |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 30 PS @ 9250rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 11.5 Litres |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 37 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 167.7 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 806 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel Switchable ABS with 2 modes |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Disc 320 mm , Petal disc |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | Dia 43 mm, Upside Down Front Fork (120 mm stroke) |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Disc 230 mm, Petal Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 110/70 17 M/C 54H |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 150/60 17 M/C 66W |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless radial tyres |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Diamond Cut Alloy wheels |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | Class-D LED Projector Headlamp, with LED DRLs |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | MF Battery 12V- 8 Ah, ETZ-9 |
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| Cluster | — | LCD Instrument Cluster |
| Color Options | REDGREY | Firestorm RedStealth BlackNeon Shooting Star |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | STD | 172651 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 6-speed, Constant Mesh |








