Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Kawasaki Z650RS

Should you buy Benelli Leoncino 500 or Kawasaki Z650RS 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 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Z650RS price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the Leoncino 500 makes 47.5 PS and 46 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Z650RS stand at 68 PS and 64 Nm respectively. Benelli offers the Leoncino 500 in 1 colours whereas the Kawasaki Z650RS comes in 2 colours. Out of 4 user reviews, Z650RS scores 4.4 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 Z650RS Mileage is around 23 kmpl.

Leoncino 500 vs Z650RS

Key Highlights	Leoncino 500	Z650RS
Mileage (Overall)	23 kmpl	23 kmpl
Max Power	47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm	68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Body Type	Scrambler Bikes	Scrambler 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 Z650RS
On-Road Price	Rs.6,31,426* Onwards	Rs.8,82,000* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	23 kmpl	23 kmpl
Max Power	47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm	68 PS @ 8000 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on Benelli Leoncino 500 Reviews	4.4 Based on Kawasaki Z650RS Reviews
Body Type	Scrambler Bikes	Scrambler Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 17,293 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 24,155 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.26,626 Leoncino 500 Insurance	Rs.34,900 Z650RS Insurance
Colours	Steel GreyView All Colours	EbonyView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Benelli Leoncino 500

Kawasaki Z650RS

On-Road Price

Rs.6,31,426* Onwards

Rs.8,82,000* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

23 kmpl

Max Power

47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm

68 PS @ 8000 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Benelli Leoncino 500 Reviews

4.4

Based on Kawasaki Z650RS Reviews

Body Type

Scrambler Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 17,293

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 24,155

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.26,626
Leoncino 500 Insurance

Rs.34,900
Z650RS Insurance

Colours

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EbonyView 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
No. of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet clutch	Wet, Multi Disc
Ignition	ECU - TLI	Battery and Coil (transistorised ignition)
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	69 mm	83 mm
Stroke	66.8 mm	60 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	10.8
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	46 Nm @ 6000 rpm	64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Starting	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

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Analogue and Digital
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Techometer	Digital	Analogue
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	-	K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Seat Type	Single	Single
Clock	Yes	Yes
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Analogue and Digital

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Digital

Analogue

Techometer

Digital

Analogue

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Traction Control	-	Yes
Adjustable Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	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
Overall Mileage	23 kmpl	23 kmpl
Top Speed	170 kmph	212 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

23 kmpl

Top Speed

170 kmph

212 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12.7 L	12 L
Width	875 mm	800 mm
Length	2160 mm	2065 mm
Height	1160 mm	1115 mm
Fuel Reserve	1.3 L	1.8 L
Saddle Height	815 mm	800 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	125 mm
Wheelbase	1460 mm	1405 mm
Kerb Weight	207 kg	192 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12.7 L

12 L

Width

875 mm

800 mm

Length

2160 mm

2065 mm

Height

1160 mm

1115 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlights	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	260 mm	220 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 Diameter

320 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

260 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

32 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Frame in steel tubes	Tubular, Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Frame in steel tubes

Tubular, Diamond

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 Z650RS
- Beautiful retro styling
- Powered by the 650cc parallel twin motor
- Comfortable ergonomics

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 Z650RS
- Quite a bit more expensive than the Z650
- Only available in one colour scheme

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User Reviews of Comparison

Leoncino 500
Z650RS

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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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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Benelli Leoncino 500 Reviews

Leoncino 500 Reviews

P
priyansh on Sep 10, 2025
4.3
Bike review
The staff is very helpful to select this bike My favourite part of this bike is Performance And nice to flex The looks are also nice specially the rim and tyre part The handling of this is nice if you know how to ride properly In the part of comfort it is average The sound is better than I thought
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J
james on Aug 14, 2025
4.8
Bike comfortable bike
This bike is absolutely amazing in 650cc varient this is one of the best bike in its range and the price value is not that much if anyone is trying to buy 650 bike i recommend to the person to buy the bike trust me it's the most comfortable naked bike in its varient and one of the best in indian market
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P
pradip on May 14, 2024
4.8
This bikw is very cheap and good
This bikw is very cheap bike in and the body style is so amazing cheaper and other superbike modes control feature prtty comfortable
A
aaradhya on Jan 08, 2024
3.7
Experienced Biker
It's just my review. Due to the high cost of repairs, I have to reduce the rating. However, the performance is good, and the mileage is average.
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FAQs on Benelli Leoncino 500 and Kawasaki Z650RS

Q) Which bike is better Benelli Leoncino 500 or Kawasaki Z650RS?

A) As per our average user rating, Benelli Leoncino 500 has a score of 4.4/5 while Kawasaki Z650RS has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Benelli Leoncino 500 and Kawasaki Z650RS is cheaper?

A) Benelli Leoncino 500 price starts at Rs 5,60,000 & Kawasaki Z650RS price starts at Rs 7,69,000 in Delhi . Benelli Leoncino 500 is cheaper between these.

Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Kawasaki Z650RS

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