Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the KTM 160 DUKE 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 KTM 160 DUKE's 164.2 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 36.5 kmpl for the KTM 160 DUKE. 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 |
| Displacement | 500cc | 164.2 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 10.1 L |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 36.5 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 147 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 815 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 110/70 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 140/60 - R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED HEADLAMP |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | 12 V 8 AH Maintenance free Exide/Amaron |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Cluster | — | LCD Speedo |
| Color Options | REDGREY | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 6 Speed Manual |








