Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Should you buy Benelli Leoncino 500 or Kawasaki Vulcan S 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 Vulcan S price in is Rs 8,13,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Leoncino 500 makes 47.5 PS and 46 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Vulcan S stand at 61 PS and 61 Nm respectively. Benelli offers the Leoncino 500 in 1 colours whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S comes in 1 colours. Out of 10 user reviews, Vulcan S 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 Vulcan S Mileage is around 20.58 kmpl.

Leoncino 500 vs Vulcan S

Key Highlights	Leoncino 500	Vulcan S
Mileage (Overall)	23 kmpl	20.58 kmpl
Max Power	47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Scrambler Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC

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Basic Information	Benelli Leoncino 500	Kawasaki Vulcan S
On-Road Price	Rs.6,31,426* Onwards	Rs.9,08,637* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	23 kmpl	20.58 kmpl
Max Power	47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on Benelli Leoncino 500 Reviews	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews
Body Type	Scrambler Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 17,293 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 24,874 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.26,626 Leoncino 500 Insurance	Rs.30,597 Vulcan S Insurance
Colours	Steel GreyView All Colours	Metallic Flat Spark BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Benelli Leoncino 500

Kawasaki Vulcan S

On-Road Price

Rs.6,31,426* Onwards

Rs.9,08,637* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

23 kmpl

20.58 kmpl

Max Power

47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm

61 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Benelli Leoncino 500 Reviews

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews

Body Type

Scrambler Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 17,293

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 24,874

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.26,626
Leoncino 500 Insurance

Rs.30,597
Vulcan S Insurance

Colours

Steel GreyView All Colours

Metallic Flat Spark BlackView All Colours

Brochure

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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, parallel twin, DOHC
Displacement	500 cc	649 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	83 mm
Stroke	66.8 mm	60 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	10.8:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	46 Nm @ 6000 rpm	61 Nm @ 6600 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, parallel twin, DOHC

Displacement

500 cc

649 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	-
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Clock	Yes	Digital
Passenger Backrest	-	Yes
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Analogue and Digital

Speedometer

Digital

Analogue

Tachometer

Digital

Tripmeter

Digital

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Traction Control	-	Yes
Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	-	K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Real Time Mileage Indicator	-	Yes
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Features and Safety

Switchable ABS

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Traction Control

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	-	20.58 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)	-	24.37 kmpl
Overall Mileage	23 kmpl	20.58 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	-	3.48 Sec
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	-	4.13 Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	-	3.82 Sec
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	-	5.83 Sec
Braking 60-0 km/h	-	16.38 Sec
Braking 80-0 km/h	-	28.04 Sec
Braking 100-0 km/h	-	44.09 Sec
Claimed Top Speed	170 kmph	186 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

20.58 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

24.37 kmpl

Overall Mileage

23 kmpl

20.58 kmpl

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

3.48 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.7 L	14 L
Width	875 mm	855 mm
Length	2160 mm	2310 mm
Height	1160 mm	1090 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	1.3 L	2.1 L
Ground Clearance	165 mm	130 mm
Wheelbase	1460 mm	1575 mm
Dry Weight	-	221 kg
Kerb Weight	207 kg	235 kg
Seat height	815 mm	705 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

12.7 L

14 L

Width

875 mm

855 mm

Length

2160 mm

2310 mm

Height

1160 mm

1090 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	300 mm
Rear Brake Size	260 mm	250 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

320 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

260 mm

250 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

32 psi

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

Underpinnings

Frame

Frame in steel tubes

Perimeter, 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 Vulcan S
- The modern cruiser design has been very well executed
- Relaxed and upright riding posture makes it easy to ride for long distances
- The engine offers exciting performance

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 Vulcan S
- The pearl matte sage green colour scheme doesn’t look that good

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User Reviews of Comparison

Leoncino 500
Vulcan S

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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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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G
ganesh on Sep 30, 2025
4.8
Kawasaki Vulcan with a heart of Ninja
The Kawasaki Vulcan S is a big, heavy cruiser bike that runs like a Ninja with a 659 CC parallel - twin engine delivering 61 HP. It offers smooth handling, modern features, and is well maintained in authorized showrooms. Single handedly driven, it combines power and style perfectly. It reaches a speed of 0 to 100 km in about 15 meters and breaks also efficiently,
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S
somnath on Jun 26, 2025
5.0
In short I call it "Rebel"
A perfect blend of vibe'eee ride sport bike performance, More sporty then most cruisers a unique mix of cruiser comfort and superbike performance, about handle it easy to ride in low speed, the powerful machine with modern look and a rebel engine, great for solo rider who want style, power and comfort in one pack
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1 1
R
rishabh on Oct 19, 2024
4.2
You can feel the power
You can feel the power when you sit in this bike, my ratings are 4.2 as it was asked about mileage and maintenance which obviously will be higher.
1 1
W
wafi on Sep 10, 2024
3.3
Overall verdict of jawa
Overall bike is good but maintenance cost is much higher comparatively. But I love the looks of this
1
A
ashok on Feb 04, 2022
4.0
Good For Riding
The bike is too good on highway’s but the problem is ground clearance, for every road hump we must slow down.
1 2
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FAQs on Benelli Leoncino 500 and Kawasaki Vulcan S

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

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

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

A) Benelli Leoncino 500 price starts at Rs 5,60,000 & Kawasaki Vulcan S price starts at Rs 8,13,000 in Delhi . Benelli Leoncino 500 is cheaper between these.

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