Comparing the BMW S 1000 R and the Benelli Leoncino 500 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW S 1000 R comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the Benelli Leoncino 500's 500cc, producing 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm and 35kW at 8500 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R versus 23 Kmpl for the Benelli Leoncino 500. 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 | Oil/water cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 500cc |
| Engine Type | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve |
| Power | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm | 35kW at 8500 r/min |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 46N·m/6000 r/min |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 12.7 L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 23 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 199 | 207 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 815 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable |
| Rear Brake | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - ZR17 | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/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 | 12 V / 8 Ah | 12V / 8AH |
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| Cluster | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data | — |
| Color Options | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow | REDGREY |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | STD | 560000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6- Speed |
