Benelli Leoncino vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	500.00 cc	499.00 cc
Engine	2-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled, 8-Valve	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Twinspark
Engine Starting	Electric	Electric Start and Kick Start
Engine Lubrication	Wet sump	--
Clutch	Wet clutch	--
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection with throttle body ø 37 mm	--
Ignition	TLI	Digital Electronic Ignition
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air cooled
Maximum Power	47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm	27.2 BHP @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque	46 Nm @ 6000 rpm	41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed	5 Speed constant mesh
Gear Shift Pattern	1-N-2-3-4-5-6	--
Top Speed	--	130 kmph
Battery	--	12 volt, 14 Ah
Frame	Steel-tube trellis frame	Single downtube, using engine as stressed member
Headlamp	LED with DRLs	--
Taillamp	LED Tail Lamp	--

Standard Test Conditions

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35 kmpl

Front	120/70 - 17	90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper FM
Rear	160/60 - 17	120/80-18, 62P MRF Zapper C
Wheel / RIM	Alloy Wheels	--

Front	320 mm Dual Discs with radially mounted 4-piston calipers	Single disc, 280mm Disc
Rear	260 mm Single Disc with single piston floating caliper	Single disc, 240 mm

Front	50 mm Inverted Telescopic Fork	Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear	Lateral hydraulic shock absorber with spring preload and rebound adjustment	Twin gass charged shock absorbation with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel

Colors

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Flicker Black, Twilight Black, Matt Black (Stone)

Length	2160 mm	2080 mm
Width	875 mm	790 mm
Height	1160 mm	1205 mm
Weight	170 kg	195 kg
Wheelbase	1460 mm	1350 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 litres	20 litres

About	Showcased at the 2015 EICMA motorcycle show, Leoncino is a production scrambler from the Italia Read More	Of course, a beast at the first glance. The unstoppable and unmatched highway cruiser that typi Read More
Features	--	1. Digital meter 2. Seat lock-mechanism 3. Hazard light 4. Projection type headlamp, H7 55/55W

Pros	- Powerful and responsive 500cc engine offering robust performance. - Striking retro-modern aesthetic design that stands out. - Exceptional braking system for increased safety. - Lightweight and maneuverable for a range of riding situations. - High-quality suspension setup for a smooth and comfortable ride.	1. New headlight with a 55w projector lamp for the low beam and a 55W halogen bulb for the high beam. 2. Digital meter. 3. Lock-mechanism for seats. 4. New design 5. LED Tail lamp with position light guides 6. Indicators - Hazard Light featured for the first time on an Indian motorcycle
Cons	- Fuel tank capacity could be larger for enhanced touring capabilities. - High price point compared to some competitors in the same segment. - Ground clearance, although suitable for most roads, may pose challenges on extremely rough terrains. - Availability and cost of service and parts might be an issue due to its Italian origin.	1. Overpriced