Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the KTM 85 SX 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 85 SX's 84.9 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 25 kmpl for the KTM 85 SX. 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 | 84.9 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 14 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 5.2 L |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 25 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | approx. 67 kg (without fuel) |
| Seat Height | 815 | 865 mm |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | — |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Disc 240 mm |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | XACT 43 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 43 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Disc 220 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | XACT WP PDS mono shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 70/100 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 90/100 - 14 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubed |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | — |
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| Color Options | REDGREY | Orange |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Keihin PWK 28 |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | STD | 669000 |
| Starter | Electric | Kickstarter |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 6 Speed Manual |






