Benelli Leoncino vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	500.00 cc	451.00 cc
Engine	2-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled, 8-Valve	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Engine Starting	Electric	Electric
Engine Lubrication	Wet sump	Forced lubrication, wet sump
Clutch	Wet clutch	Assist & Slipper Clutch
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection with throttle body ø 37 mm	Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2
Ignition	TLI	Digital
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	--
Maximum Power	47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm	45 PS @ 9,000 min-1
Maximum Torque	46 Nm @ 6000 rpm	42.6 N·m @ 6,000 min-1
Transmission	6-speed	6-speed, return
Gear Shift Pattern	1-N-2-3-4-5-6	--
Display	--	LCD Instrument Panel
Frame	Steel-tube trellis frame	Trellis, high-tensile steel
Headlamp	LED with DRLs	--
Taillamp	LED Tail Lamp	--

Front	120/70 - 17	110/70R17M/C 54H
Rear	160/60 - 17	150/60R17M/C 66H
Wheel / RIM	Alloy Wheels	--

Front	320 mm Dual Discs with radially mounted 4-piston calipers	Semi-floating ø310 mm disc
Rear	260 mm Single Disc with single piston floating caliper	220 mm disc

Front	50 mm Inverted Telescopic Fork	ø41 mm telescopic fork /120 mm
Rear	Lateral hydraulic shock absorber with spring preload and rebound adjustment	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload /130 mm

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Length	2160 mm	1,995 mm
Width	875 mm	730 mm
Height	1160 mm	1,120 mm
Weight	170 kg	--
Kerb Weight	--	171
Seat Height	--	785
Wheelbase	1460 mm	1,375 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 litres	14 litres

About	Showcased at the 2015 EICMA motorcycle show, Leoncino is a production scrambler from the Italia Read More	The Kawasaki Ninja 500 packs a punch with its 451cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin engin Read More
Features	--	- Relaxed, Sporty Riding Position - Superb Ride Comfort and Wind Protection - Light, Predictable Handling
Additional Details	--	DOHC, 8 valves

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.	--
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.	--