Kawasaki Z650 vs Benelli Leoncino 500

Should you buy Kawasaki Z650 or Benelli Leoncino 500 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Kawasaki Z650 price in is Rs 7,26,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Benelli Leoncino 500 price in is Rs 5,60,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Z650 makes 68 PS and 64 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Leoncino 500 stand at 47.5 PS and 46 Nm respectively. Kawasaki offers the Z650 in 1 colours whereas the Benelli Leoncino 500 comes in 1 colours. Out of 10 user reviews, Leoncino 500 scores 4.4 whereas the Kawasaki Z650 tallies 4.2 out of 5 based on 9 user reviews..The Kawasaki Z650 Mileage is around 19.02 kmpl, while the Benelli Leoncino 500 Mileage is around 23 kmpl.

Z650 vs Leoncino 500

Key Highlights	Z650	Leoncino 500
Mileage (City)	19.02 kmpl	23 kmpl
Max Power	68 PS @ 8000 rpm	47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Scrambler Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC	In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

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Basic Information	Kawasaki Z650	Benelli Leoncino 500
On-Road Price	Rs.8,13,311* Onwards	Rs.6,31,426* Onwards
Mileage (City)	19.02 kmpl	23 kmpl
Max Power	68 PS @ 8000 rpm	47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm
User Rating	4.2 Based on Kawasaki Z650 Reviews	4.4 Based on Benelli Leoncino 500 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Scrambler Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 22,278 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 17,293 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.29,231 Z650 Insurance	Rs.26,626 Leoncino 500 Insurance
Colours	Metallic Matte Dark Gray And Metallic Spark BlackView All Colours	Steel GreyView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Kawasaki Z650

Benelli Leoncino 500

On-Road Price

Rs.8,13,311* Onwards

Rs.6,31,426* Onwards

Mileage (City)

19.02 kmpl

23 kmpl

Max Power

68 PS @ 8000 rpm

47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm

User Rating

4.2

Based on Kawasaki Z650 Reviews

4.4

Based on Benelli Leoncino 500 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

Scrambler Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 22,278

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 17,293

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.29,231
Z650 Insurance

Rs.26,626
Leoncino 500 Insurance

Colours

Metallic Matte Dark Gray And Metallic Spark BlackView All Colours

Steel GreyView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC	In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement	649 cc	500 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet clutch
Ignition	Digital	ECU - TLI
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	83 mm	69 mm
Stroke	60 mm	66.8 mm
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	11.5:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	64 Nm @ 6700 rpm	46 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC

In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Displacement

649 cc

500 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Clock	-	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Features

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Speedometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	-	Yes
Internet Connectivity	Yes	-
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Traction Control	Yes	-
Windscreen	-	Yes
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	-
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Features and Safety

Switchable ABS

Internet Connectivity

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	19.02 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage (Tested)	28.11 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	19.02 kmpl	23 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	2.72 Sec	-
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	3.29 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	3.25 Sec	-
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	4.81 Sec	-
Quarter Mile	13.31 Sec	-
Braking 60-0 km/h	19.83 Sec	-
Braking 80-0 km/h	32.91 Sec	-
Braking 100-0 km/h	50.91 Sec	-
Claimed Top Speed	212 kmph	170 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

19.02 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

28.11 kmpl

Overall Mileage

19.02 kmpl

23 kmpl

Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)

2.72 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 L	12.7 L
Width	765 mm	875 mm
Length	2115 mm	2160 mm
Height	1065 mm	1160 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.3 L	1.3 L
Ground Clearance	130 mm	165 mm
Wheelbase	1410 mm	1460 mm
Kerb Weight	188 kg	207 kg
Seat height	790 mm	815 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

15 L

12.7 L

Width

765 mm

875 mm

Length

2115 mm

2160 mm

Height

1065 mm

1160 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlight	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	300 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Size	220 mm	260 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32 psi	32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 psi	36 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

300 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Size

220 mm

260 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

32 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Trellis, high-tensile steel	Frame in steel tubes

Underpinnings

Frame

Trellis, high-tensile steel

Frame in steel tubes

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kawasaki Z650
- Packed with features
- Claims to offer better mid-range torque than the BS4-compliant version
- Looks aggressive
Benelli Leoncino 500
- The neo-retro styling of the bike is very unique and gives it a distinct look
- The engine offers linear acceleration and the power delivery is quite easy to manage
- The wide handlebars offer really good leverage and makes handling quite easy

Kawasaki Z650
- Low ground clearance
- No electronic aids
- Engine isn’t exactly known to be exciting
Benelli Leoncino 500
- Engine feels underwhelming compared to the TRK 502
- ABS intervention is a bit too high when riding at slower speeds
- Misses out on a lot of features

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User Reviews of Comparison

Z650
Leoncino 500

S
sinu on Mar 06, 2025
5.0
Comfortable
I love this design and good looking fantastic bike, I tested in full speed I got really best experience. I am very happy with is bike and I experience excellent 1st service. I got mileage of 20 kilometer in highway and in average speed in city I got 22 kilometer. I really love this bike and the pickup is best
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rohan on Jan 14, 2025
5.0
Worth every single penny
I am a huge fan of riding, and this bike delivers what almost every rider want , an aggressive approach and smooth handling. Just loved it , however, cost of maintenance and other stuff can get quiet expensive . If you are looking for an weekend kinda bike , then I'll recommend it but not for city (especially crowded cities like mumbai) where u hardly get good patch with low traffic , plus u will encounter speed breakers at the least expected place , so for everyday it's a NO. I cannot stress on how good it glides , even with heavy pillion . Overall a great package if your budget allows it
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S
sushila on Nov 19, 2024
3.8
Everything is good
Everything is good in this bike mileage is ok comfort is good looks are awesome and performance is very good
V
vaibhav on Nov 09, 2024
5.0
Good price for money bike
Good bike for the one who is new in superbike section and while riding the bike for sure it ll catch the attention of people around you
V
vyom on Oct 22, 2024
4.8
Best bike ever
Best bike I have ever seen. Most powerful engine in this segment. Love it a lot. Best braking system with high performance.
Kawasaki Z650 Reviews

Z650 Reviews

R
rohit on Sep 17, 2024
4.2
really a lion cub
Best handler, amazing braking and performance fuel tank is small atleats a 15ltr tank would have great. comfort is also good. over all good middle weight entry level superbike
J
john on Feb 01, 2024
5.0
Good Design
The best bike with a scrambler structure. It provides an awesome experience, and we feel thrilled when we rev the bike.
K
kumar on Nov 30, 2023
3.0
A Worth Look.
The Leoncino 500 is a bike I recently purchased and have been enjoying. After riding it for a while I can say the Leoncino 500 delivers on its promises. The 500cc parallel twin engine provides plenty of low and midrange torque for zipping through traffic and cruising the highway. The classic scrambler styling looks great and the comfortable seat and upright ergonomics make it easy to ride for long periods. If you want a stylish, easy-to-handle middleweight naked bike with decent power The Benelli Leoncino 500 is worth a look.
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T
tanya on Nov 22, 2023
4.0
Fantastic Experience
The Benelli Leoncino 500 has converted the standard delicacy and vitality of the highway that I'm familiar with. Because of its iconic 2-wheeler and robust ministry, every elevator offers a novelettish and significant experience. Its ultramodern features and slice and bone functionality give a flawless and active interpretation on all fronts. monumental commands and first-rate inductions give a gratuitous caste of luxury, making every ride affable and stirring, whether it's a whirlwind assist or a belated ride. The Benelli Leoncino 500 has surfaced as the classic of archetypal fineness and I like it more, setting new norms for what a true archetypal sedan can achieve in tenures of honey and interpretation.
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T
tanya on Nov 20, 2023
4.0
The Stylish Bike
The Benelli Leoncino 500 is a stylish and versatile bike designed to provide a great riding experience. With its 500cc engine, it offers a balanced combination of power and agility for various riding situations. The thing that sets the Leoncino 500 apart is its modern and classic design, making it suitable for both city rides and longer trips. However, it may not have the high-end power and features of more expensive bikes, but it offers a good and stylish ride for those searching for a balance between style and performance.
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FAQs on Kawasaki Z650 and Benelli Leoncino 500

Q) Which bike is better Kawasaki Z650 or Benelli Leoncino 500?

A) As per our average user rating, Kawasaki Z650 has a score of 4.2/5 while Benelli Leoncino 500 has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Kawasaki Z650 and Benelli Leoncino 500 is cheaper?

A) Kawasaki Z650 price starts at Rs 7,26,000 & Benelli Leoncino 500 price starts at Rs 5,60,000 in Delhi . Benelli Leoncino 500 is cheaper between these.

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