Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the Sportster S 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 Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. On the engine front, the Benelli Leoncino 500 comes with a 500cc unit compared to the Sportster S's 1,252 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 19.6 Kmpl for the Sportster S. 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 | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | Revolution Max 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 19.6 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 228 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 180/70 R16 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | 12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Bike Image 3 | — |
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| Cluster | — | 4‑in full‑color TFT display |
| Color Options | REDGREY | Vivid BlackBilliard GrayBrilliant RedMystic Shift |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | STD | 1805000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 6‑speed manual |
