Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Hero Motocorp Splendor Plus

Autocar India

Benelli Leoncino 500

Standard

5.60 lakh

Hero Motocorp Splendor Plus

Flex

82.91 thousand

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

500 cc
97.2 cc

Valvetrain

4
2 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

N/A
Fuel Injection

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

2 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated

Max Engine Power

46.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm
8.4 hp @ 8000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

46 Nm @ 6000 rpm
8.3 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Bore

69 mm
50.0 mm

Stroke

66.8 mm
49.5 mm

Ignition

N/A
–

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
–

Number of Gears

6
4

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Multiplate wet type

Reverse gear

–

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

21 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Size

12.7 litres
9.8 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

1.3 L
–

Top Speed

170 kph
87 kph kph

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Steel tubes, lattice design
Tubular double cradle

Chassis type

High strength steel trellis
Tubular Double Cradle Type

Front Suspension Type

50mm inverted forks
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Rear Suspension Type

Hydraulic Monoshock (Rebound & Preload adjustable)
5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Drum

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

120/70 - R17
80/100-18

Rear Tyre Size

160/60 - R17
80/100-18

Radial tyres

N/A

Calliper Type

Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
–

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Drum

Front Brake Size

320 mm
130 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Drum

Rear Brake Size

260 mm
130 mm

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Electronic suspension

–

Wheel Size

–
Front - 18 inch, Rear - 18 inch

Brake type

–
Front - Drum, Rear - Drum

Dimensions

Length

2160 mm
2000 mm

Width

875 mm
720 mm

Height

1160 mm
1052 mm

Wheelbase

1490 mm
1236 mm

Seat height

790 mm
785 mm

Ground Clearance

160 mm
165 mm

Kerb Weight

207 kg
113 kg

Safety

Traction control

Hazard lights

Combined Braking System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Cornering ABS

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Quickshifter

Navigation

No. of Tripmeters

2

Antilock Braking System

Switchable ABS
–

Pass-light switch

Pillion Backrest

–

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Odometer

Shift Light

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stepped Seat

–

Tripmeter

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Analogue

Turn Signal

USB Charging Port

Low Oil Indicator

Low Battery Indicator

Battery

12V 8Ah
MF Battery, 12V - 3 Ah

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
Halogen

Headlamp Type

LED
Halogen

Brake/Tail Light

LED
Halogen

Clock

Engine-kill switch

Electric Start

–

Digital Fuel Guage

–

Daytime Running Lights

Cruise Control

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Riding Modes

–

Keyless Lock

–

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

Electric System

–
12V DC

Instrumentation

Average Speed

Trip Meter

Touchscreen

–

Tachometer Type

Digital

Tachometer

Service due indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Gear Indicator

Instrument console

Digital
Semi-digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Fuel gauge

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Shift Indicator

–

Speedometer

–
Analogue