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