Comparing the Benelli Leoncino 500 and the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 RALLY EXPLORER 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 TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 RALLY EXPLORER's 1160 cc, producing 35kW at 8500 r/min and 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm (100PS rain mode) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500 versus 18kmpl for the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 RALLY EXPLORER. 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 | 1160 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Power | 35kW at 8500 r/min | 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm (100PS rain mode) |
| Torque | 46N·m/6000 r/min | 130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.7 L | 30 L |
| Mileage | 23 Kmpl | 18kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 207 | 246 |
| Seat Height | 815 | Adjustable 875/895 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, OC-ABS, twin 320mm floating discs. Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder with separate reservoir. |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable | Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 220mm travel. |
| Rear Brake | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Rear Suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | 220mm wheel travel Showa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment and New Active Preload Reduction feature. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C | Metzeler Karoo Street, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | DRLs LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | — |
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| Color Options | REDGREY | Jet BlackMatt KhakiMatt Sandstorm |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 560000 | RALLY EXPLORER | 2229000 GT EXPLORER | 2089000 RALLY PRO | 2079000 GT PRO | 1939000 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6- Speed | 6 speed |








