Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the Nightster 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 Nightster is priced at ₹1,351,000. On the engine front, the Benelli Leoncino 500 comes with a 500cc unit compared to the Nightster's 975 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster. 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 | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 221 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 705 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Disc |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 100/90‑19 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 150/80-16 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Bias‑ply tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | — |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Bike Image 3 | — |
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| Cluster | — | Semi‑digital (Std), Digital (Special) |
| Color Options | REDGREY | Vivid BlackDark Billiard GrayWhiskey FireSnake Venom |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | STD | 1454000 Special | 1538000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 6‑speed manual |
