Comparing the Hero Splendor Plus and the Benelli Leoncino 500 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hero Splendor Plus is available at ₹74,931, while the Benelli Leoncino 500 is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Hero Splendor Plus comes with a 97.2 cc unit compared to the Benelli Leoncino 500's 500cc, producing 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm and 35kW at 8500 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 70 Kmpl for the Hero Splendor Plus 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 | Air Cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 97.2 cc | 500cc |
| Engine Type | Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve |
| Power | 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm | 35kW at 8500 r/min |
| Torque | 8.05 N-m @ 6000 rpm | 46N·m/6000 r/min |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 9.8 Litre | 12.7 L |
| Mileage | 70 Kmpl | 23 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 112 | 207 |
| Seat Height | 785 | 815 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | No | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Drum (130 mm) | Disc 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable |
| Rear Brake | Drum (130 mm) | Disc 260 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 47P | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 M/C |
| Rear Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 54P | Pirelli 160/60 ZR17 M/C |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 12V 35 / 35W Halogen Bulb MFR | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery, 12V - 3Ah | 12V / 8AH |
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| Cluster | Analogue Instrument Cluster | — |
| Color Options | Black & Sports RedBlack & BlueBlack & Heavy GreyBlack Red PurpleForce Silver | REDGREY |
| Fuel System | Programmed Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 77557 | STD | 560000 |
| Starter | Electric Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 4 - Speed Constant Mesh | 6- Speed |
