Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the KTM 890 DUKE R 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 890 DUKE R's 889 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 89 kW @ 9250 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 21 kmpl for the KTM 890 DUKE R. 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 with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Displacement | 500cc | 889 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 89 kW @ 9250 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 99 Nm @ 7750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 21 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 180 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 834 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper - 320 mm |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc - 240mm |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | WP APEX - Monoshock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 180/55 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | 12V / 10AH |
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| Color Options | REDGREY | Atlantic Blue |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | Standard |1450000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric starter |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 6 Speed Manual |






