Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Rugged G1

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

Rugged G1 price starts at Rs. 78,498, which is Rs. 4.82 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Benelli Leoncino 500, priced at Rs. 5.60 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Leoncino 500 returns a claimed 23 kmpl, while the G1 offers a claimed 80-160 km/charge. On the performance front, the Leoncino 500 uses a 500cc engine producing 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm and the G1 a 1.9Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the Leoncino 500 and G1, the G1 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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Leoncino 500 vs G1 Comparison Summary

Specification Benelli Leoncino 500Rugged G1
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.60 LakhRs. 78,498
Mileage / Range 23 kmpl80-160 km/charge
Engine / Battery 500 cc1.9 Kwh
Max power / Motor 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 207 Kg102 Kg

Leoncino 500 vs G1 Key Highlights

Basic Info Benelli Leoncino 500 STDRugged G1 STD
Rating
12 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Benelli Rugged
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 78,498 Check On Road Price
Engine Type In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Not Available
Max Power 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Electric
Colors
Benelli Leoncino 500 Colors
Rugged G1 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range Not Available 80-160 km/charge
Charging Time Not Available 4 Hr
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Running Cost Rs. 4.35/km Rs. 0.15/km
EMI
Rs. 15,333 @ 6% (36 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 25,998 Leoncino 500 Insurance Rs. 18,982 G1 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
170 kmph
75 km/Hr
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
Not Available
Motor Waterproofing Rating
Not Available
IP67
Engine Type
In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Not Available
Engine Displacement
500 cc
Not Available
Gear Box
6 Speed
Not Available
No. Of Batteries
Not Available
1
Max Power
47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
46 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Not Available
Bore
69 mm
Not Available
Stroke
66.8 mm
Not Available
Number Of Cylinders
2
Not Available
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Not Available
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Ignition
ECU - TLI
Not Available
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Not Available
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
23 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable
Leading link w/anti dive
Suspension-Rear
Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable
4-point adjustable shock absorber

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 :-120/70 R14, Rear :- 120/70 R14
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
815 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.3 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2160*875*1160 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1460 mm
1350 mm
Length
2160 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
165 mm
175 mm
Height
1160 mm
Not Available
Width
875 mm
850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 L
Not Available
Kerb Weight
207 Kg
102 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
260 mm
Not Available

Battery Type
Not Available
Li-ion
Motor Type
Not Available
BLDC
Motor Power
Not Available
1.5 kW
Claimed range
Not Available
80-160 km/charge
Anti-theft alert
Not Available
Yes
Conventional Charging Time
Not Available
4 Hours
Range (Mode 1)
Not Available
160 km/charge
Range (Mode 3)
Not Available
135 km/charge
Range
Not Available
80-160 km/charge
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
No
Yes
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
1.9 Kwh
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available
Charging Time
Not Available
4 Hr

Frame Type
Frame in steel tubes
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Swappable battery, Portable battery with Water-resistant system, Peak power - 3000 W
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Scrambler Bikes
Electric Scooters, Moped Scooters
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Gradeability
Not Available
16°
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Not Available
Odometer
Digital
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
Not Available
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Q. Difference between the variants?
  • The G1 claims to offer an 80km range whereas the G1 claims 160km. The only difference between the two variants is the availability of an extra battery pack for the latter.

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Which bike is best between Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Rugged G1?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
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The Rugged G1 is cheaper than Benelli Leoncino 500 by ₹4.82 Lakh.
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