Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the SUZUKI GSX-8R 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 SUZUKI GSX-8R's 776 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 23.8 kmpl for the SUZUKI GSX-8R. 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 Cooling |
| Displacement | 500cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 78 Nm @ 6800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 23.8 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Disc 310 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Disc Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 120/70ZR17M/C |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | 180/55ZR17M/C |
| 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 | — |
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| Color Options | REDGREY | Metallic Matt BlackMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Triton Blue |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | STD | 988551 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 6 Speed Manual |
