Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Benelli Leoncino 500
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Benelli Imperiale 400
Imperiale 400 |
Benelli Leoncino 500
Leoncino 500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 15.85 lakh | Rs 21 lakh | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 374 cc | 500 cc | |
| Engine power | 20.8 hp | 46.9 hp | |
| Engine torque | 29 Nm | 46 Nm | |
| Fuel economy | 32.3 | 23.8 | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | |
| Gears | 5 | 6 | |
| Starting | Self | Self | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 160 km/h | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 2170 × 820 × 1120 mm | 2160 × 875 × 1160 mm | |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 2-valve SOHC, air-cooled, EFI | Parallel twin, 4-stroke, 8-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled, EFI | |
| Bore × stroke | 72.7 × 90 mm | 69 × 66.8 mm | |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.5:1 | |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate | Wet multi-plate | |
| Frame | Double cradle | Steel trellis | |
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks, 121 mm travel | 125 mm travel | |
| Rear suspension | Dual shock absorbers, 55.5 mm travel | Mono-shock, preload adjustable, 51 mm travel | |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 12.7 L | |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 810 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 160 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm | 1460 mm | |
| Brakes (front / rear) | 300 mm disc / 240 mm disc | Dual 320 mm discs with ABS / 260 mm disc with ABS | |
| Tyre size | 100/90-19 / 130/80-18 | Pirelli 120/70 ZR17 / 160/60 ZR17 | |
| Colours | Black, Red | Black, Red | |
| Safety | |||
| ABS | No | Yes | |
| Front disc brake | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear disc brake | Yes | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Self start | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | |
| Adjustable rear suspension | No | Yes | |
| Engine & performance | |||
| Fuel injection | Yes | Yes | |
| Liquid cooling | No | Yes | |
| 5-speed gearbox | Yes | No | |
| 6-speed gearbox | No | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| Spoked wheels | Yes | No | |
| Dual front disc brakes | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 6.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Benelli Leoncino 500: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Benelli Imperiale 400 or the Benelli Leoncino 500?
The Benelli Imperiale 400 is cheaper. It starts at Rs 15.85 lakh ex-factory, Rs 515,000 less than the Benelli Leoncino 500, which starts at Rs 21 lakh.
Which has better fuel economy, the Benelli Imperiale 400 or the Benelli Leoncino 500?
The Benelli Imperiale 400 is rated as the most fuel efficient (Benelli Imperiale 400: 32.3; Benelli Leoncino 500: 23.8).
Which is more powerful, the Benelli Imperiale 400 or the Benelli Leoncino 500?
The Benelli Leoncino 500 is the most powerful (Benelli Leoncino 500: 47 hp; Benelli Imperiale 400: 21 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Benelli Imperiale 400 or the Benelli Leoncino 500?
The Benelli Imperiale 400 has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features and the Benelli Leoncino 500 has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Benelli Imperiale 400 and Benelli Leoncino 500 prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
