Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Honda Rebel 500

Last Updated: November 2, 2026

Benelli Leoncino 500 price starts at Rs. 5.60 Lakh, which is Rs. 30,000 cheaper than the base variant of Honda Rebel 500, priced at Rs. 5.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Leoncino 500 offers a claimed 23 kmpl, while the Rebel 500 delivers 27 kmpl. On the performance front, the Leoncino 500 uses a 500cc engine producing 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Rebel 500 a 471cc engine producing 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Leoncino 500 and Rebel 500, the Rebel 500 is the better pick for mileage and a lighter kerb weight, while the Leoncino 500 stands out for affordability.

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Leoncino 500 vs Rebel 500 Comparison Summary

Specification Benelli Leoncino 500Honda Rebel 500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.60 LakhRs. 5.90 Lakh
Mileage 23 kmpl27 kmpl
Engine 500 cc471 cc
Max power 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 207 Kg191 Kg

Leoncino 500 vs Rebel 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Benelli Leoncino 500 STDHonda Rebel 500 E-Clutch
Rating
12 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Benelli Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.90 Lakh
Engine Type In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder 4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Max Power 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Benelli Leoncino 500 Colors
Honda Rebel 500 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-406.4 inch, Rear :-406.4 inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 15,333 @ 6% (36 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 25,998 Leoncino 500 Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
170 kmph
153 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Engine Displacement
500 cc
471 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm
46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
46 Nm @ 6000 rpm
43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm
Bore
69 mm
67 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
66.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
ECU - TLI
Not Available
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
10.7

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
23 kmpl
27 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable
Telescopic Forks
Suspension-Rear
Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable
Showa Dual Shock Absorbers

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :- 160/60-17
Front :-130/90-16, Rear :- 150/80-16
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-406.4 inch, Rear :-406.4 inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
815 mm
690 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.3 L
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
3.2 L
Length*Width*Height
2160*875*1160 mm3
2205*810*1090 mm3
Wheelbase
1460 mm
1490 mm
Length
2160 mm
2205 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
125 mm
Height
1160 mm
1090 mm
Width
875 mm
810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 L
11.2 L
Kerb Weight
207 Kg
191 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
296 mm
Rear Brake Size
260 mm
240 mm

USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
No
Not Available
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 7.4AH
Projector head light
Yes
LED Projector

Frame Type
Frame in steel tubes
Steel Diamond
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Roadsync
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Scrambler Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Rebel 500
  • Classic bobber styling with modern touches
  • Low seat height and relaxed ergonomics
  • Smooth and torquey twin-cylinder engine
Honda Rebel 500
  • Limited availability (only 3 cities at launch)
  • No riding modes or ride-by-wire tech even at this price
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Benelli Leoncino 500 Vs Honda Rebel 500 FAQs

Which bike is best between Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Honda Rebel 500?
Benelli Leoncino 500 has out rated Honda Rebel 500 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Honda Rebel 500?
The Benelli Leoncino 500 is cheaper than Honda Rebel 500 by ₹30,000.
Which bike offers better performance Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Honda Rebel 500?
For the STD version, 500 cc Petrol engine of Leoncino 500 produces 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 46 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the E-Clutch version, 471 cc Petrol engine of Rebel 500 produces 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Benelli Leoncino 500 has better performance.

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