Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Should you buy Benelli Leoncino 500 or Kawasaki Ninja 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. Benelli Leoncino 500 price in is Rs 5,60,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 500 price in is Rs 5,66,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Leoncino 500 makes 47.5 PS and 46 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Ninja 500 stand at 45.4 PS and 42.6 Nm respectively. Benelli offers the Leoncino 500 in 1 colours whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes in 2 colours. Out of 16 user reviews, Ninja 500 scores 4.5 whereas the Benelli Leoncino 500 tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 10 user reviews..The Benelli Leoncino 500 Mileage is around 23 kmpl, while the Kawasaki Ninja 500 Mileage is around 26.31 kmpl.

Leoncino 500 vs Ninja 500

Key Highlights	Leoncino 500	Ninja 500
Mileage (Overall)	23 kmpl	26.31 kmpl
Max Power	47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Body Type	Scrambler Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC

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Basic Information	Benelli Leoncino 500	Kawasaki Ninja 500
On-Road Price	Rs.6,31,426* Onwards	Rs.6,38,000* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	23 kmpl	26.31 kmpl
Max Power	47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on Benelli Leoncino 500 Reviews	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews
Body Type	Scrambler Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 17,293 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 17,462 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.26,626 Leoncino 500 Insurance	Rs.26,720 Ninja 500 Insurance
Colours	Steel GreyView All Colours	Metallic Carbon GrayView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Benelli Leoncino 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

On-Road Price

Rs.6,31,426* Onwards

Rs.6,38,000* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

23 kmpl

26.31 kmpl

Max Power

47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm

45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Benelli Leoncino 500 Reviews

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews

Body Type

Scrambler Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 17,293

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 17,462

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.26,626
Leoncino 500 Insurance

Rs.26,720
Ninja 500 Insurance

Colours

Steel GreyView All Colours

Metallic Carbon GrayView All Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Displacement	500 cc	451 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 clutch	Wet multi-disc
Ignition	ECU - TLI	Digital
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	69 mm	70 mm
Stroke	66.8 mm	58.6 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	11.3:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	46 Nm @ 6000 rpm	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

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

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC

Displacement

500 cc

451 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	-
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Clock	Yes	Digital
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	Yes	-
Mobile Application	-	Yes
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	-	Yes
Windscreen	Yes	Yes
Real Time Mileage Indicator	-	Yes
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Features and Safety

Switchable ABS

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Performance
Overall Mileage	23 kmpl	26.31 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	170 kmph	190 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

23 kmpl

26.31 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

170 kmph

190 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.7 L	14 L
Width	875 mm	730 mm
Length	2160 mm	1995 mm
Height	1160 mm	1120 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	1.3 L	2.8 L
Ground Clearance	165 mm	145 mm
Wheelbase	1460 mm	1375 mm
Dry Weight	-	157 kg
Kerb Weight	207 kg	171 kg
Seat height	815 mm	785 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

12.7 L

14 L

Width

875 mm

730 mm

Length

2160 mm

1995 mm

Height

1160 mm

1120 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	320 mm	310 mm
Rear Brake Size	260 mm	220 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32 psi	28 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi	32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 psi	32 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

320 mm

310 mm

Rear Brake Size

260 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

32 psi

28 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

32 psi

28 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Frame in steel tubes	Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Underpinnings

Frame

Frame in steel tubes

Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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 Ninja 500
- 451cc twin-cylinder engine can handle everything: slow commutes, fast commutes, touring and even hardcore track days…all of it while being very easy to ride even for slightly inexperienced riders
- Looks - while the design hasn’t undergone a major change in years, the Ninja 500 is still a very good looking bike and will grab a lot of attention
- Handling - feels very nimble flicking from one corner to the other and once leaned over, the bike feels very stable as well
- Comfort - the raised clip-on ha

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
Kawasaki Ninja 500
- Lack of features - the Ninja 500 misses out on traction control, navigation, a quickshifter and even adjustable levers, features that a lot of lower-priced bikes have as standard
- Price - at Rs 5,24,000 (ex-showroom India), the Ninja 500 is a lot more expensive than its closest rival, the Aprilia RS 457, which costs Rs 4,10,000 (ex-showroom Delhi)
- The Ninja 500 is only available in one colourway: Metallic Spark Black, which is quite subtle. It not being offered in Kawasaki’s signature Lime Green

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User Reviews of Comparison

Leoncino 500
Ninja 500

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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Benelli Leoncino 500 Reviews

Leoncino 500 Reviews

R
rajeeb on May 06, 2025
4.5
Powe and Style Packege
Most stylish bike, power, performance, comfort,stying, full of packege. Service cost high but any one who owned Kakasaki he/ she may not worried about maintance cost. Top class bike ever, designe wow kaya kehna, mast bike hai there are not a single chance to complaint against this bike. This is the must buy vehicle.
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R
raafe on Mar 19, 2025
5.0
Best in segment with power delivery
Best in the segment with aggressive looks power delivery is great and the sound is excellent with good fuel efficiency and comfortable long drives rider doesnt get stiffness just a great machine by kawasaki The test drive was great and eagerly waiting for the bike the staff was also good and supportive
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1 2
B
bhaskar on Nov 09, 2024
5.0
Good driving experience, best bike
Good driving experience, best bike in the world I love it this bike bike performance was very good performance I love it
1
J
jatin on Oct 25, 2024
3.5
Great bike just worth
My neighbour have one and I also ride it on Sunday rides. Overall nice bike with the brand value of Kawasaki. Chlate time jb log dhekte h tab feel ate h koi superbike he chla rhe h 😂😂. Once Mount Abu Ride pr lekr gya tha kafi maza aya chla kr. Bike ki breaking kafi aachi hai. Bike comfortable h like R3 ke jaise haat dhukne nhi ate isme. Sitting posture normal sporty hai. Chaprio jaise nhi chlane pdte.
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1 1
D
dharma on Oct 12, 2024
5.0
Kawasaki love
Superb bike I love Kawasaki Very nice looking Amazing look engine performance are good Headlight so pretty Advance technology Price are good
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FAQs on Benelli Leoncino 500 and Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

A) As per our average user rating, Benelli Leoncino 500 has a score of 4.4/5 while Kawasaki Ninja 500 has rate of 4.5 /5.

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

A) Benelli Leoncino 500 price starts at Rs 5,60,000 & Kawasaki Ninja 500 price starts at Rs 5,66,000 in Delhi . Benelli Leoncino 500 is cheaper between these.

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