Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 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 Royal Enfield Himalayan is priced at ₹298,000. On the engine front, the Benelli Leoncino 500 comes with a 500cc unit compared to the Royal Enfield Himalayan's 452 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 40.02 PS (29.44 KW) @ 8000 RPM respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 30 Kmpl for the Royal Enfield Himalayan. 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 | 452 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, DOHC, FI |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 40.02 PS (29.44 KW) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 40 NM @ 5500 RPM |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 17.0 L |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 30 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 196 |
| Seat Height | 815 | Standard -825 mm Adjustable to 845 mm, Low-805 mm adjustable to 825 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS (Switchable) |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Hydraulic disc brake, 320mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | Upside down fork, 43 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Hydraulic disc brake, 270mm ventilated disc, single piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | Linkage type mono-shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 140/80 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubed |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke Rims |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED Headlamp |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | 12 V, 8 AH |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Bike Image 3 | — |
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| Cluster | — | 4 Inch round TFT display, Supports Map Navigation |
| Color Options | REDGREY | Hanle BlackKamet WhiteSlate Poppy BlueSlate Himalayan SaltKaza Brown |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | Kaza Brown | 308029 Slate Himalayan Salt | 312353 Slate Poppy Blue | 312353 Kamet White | 316678 Hanle Black | 322081 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 6 Speed Manuel |









