Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the KTM 250 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 250 DUKE's 249.07 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 22.8 kW @ 9250 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 30.08 kmpl for the KTM 250 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 cooling with radiator |
| Displacement | 500cc | 249.07 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 22.8 kW @ 9250 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 15 L |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 30.08 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 162.8 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 800 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Supermoto ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | 320 mm Disc with Radially mounted calliper |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | 240 mm Disc with Floating calliper |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 110/70 - R17 |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 150/60 - R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | Full Split LED Headlamp |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | 12 V, 8 AH MF battery |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Bike Image 3 | — |
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| Cluster | — | 5" LCD display |
| Color Options | REDGREY | Ebony BlackElectronic OrangeAtlantic BlueMetallic Silver |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | Standard | 217401 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 6 Speed Manual |









