Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Last Updated: October 14, 2026

Benelli Leoncino 500 price starts at Rs. 5.60 Lakh, which is Rs. 6,000 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Ninja 500, priced at Rs. 5.66 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Leoncino 500 offers a claimed 23 kmpl, while the Ninja 500 delivers 26.31 kmpl. On the performance front, the Leoncino 500 uses a 500cc engine producing 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Ninja 500 a 451cc engine producing 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Leoncino 500 and Ninja 500, the Leoncino 500 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Ninja 500 stands out for mileage and a lighter kerb weight.

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Leoncino 500 vs Ninja 500 Comparison Summary

Specification Benelli Leoncino 500Kawasaki Ninja 500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.60 LakhRs. 5.66 Lakh
Mileage 23 kmpl26.31 kmpl
Engine 500 cc451 cc
Max power 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 207 Kg171 Kg

Leoncino 500 vs Ninja 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Benelli Leoncino 500 STDKawasaki Ninja 500 (2025)
Rating
12 reviews
13 reviews
Brand Name Benelli Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.66 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Max Power 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Benelli Leoncino 500 Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 500 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
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)
Rs. 15,497 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 25,998 Leoncino 500 Insurance Rs. 26,720 Ninja 500 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
170 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Engine Displacement
500 cc
451 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm
45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
46 Nm @ 6000 rpm
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
69 mm
70 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
58.6 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
Digital
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
11.3:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
23 kmpl
26.31 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable
Bottom Link Uni-Trak, Gas Charged Shock, And Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
28 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :- 160/60-17
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
157 kg
Seat height
815 mm
785 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.3 L
2.8 L
Length*Width*Height
2160*875*1160 mm3
1995*730*1120 mm3
Wheelbase
1460 mm
1375 mm
Length
2160 mm
1995 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
145 mm
Height
1160 mm
1120 mm
Width
875 mm
730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
207 Kg
171 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
260 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
No
Not Available
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8.6AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Frame in steel tubes
Trellis, High-tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Scrambler Bikes
Sports Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years
3 Years or 36,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
36000

Is Benelli Leoncino 500 Better Than Kawasaki Ninja 500?

100% users have chosen Benelli Leoncino 500 over Kawasaki Ninja 500 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 38 users have also rated Benelli Leoncino 500 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Benelli Leoncino 500 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Ninja 500 Leoncino 500
Mileage 4.0 3.3
Performance 5.0 3.3
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 4.4 3.3
Features 5.0 5.0
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Which bike is best between Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
As per the users experiences Benelli Leoncino 500 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The Benelli Leoncino 500 is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 500 by ₹6,000.
Which bike offers better performance Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Kawasaki Ninja 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 (2025) version, 451 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 500 produces 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Benelli Leoncino 500 has better performance.

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