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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Brixton Cromwell 1200

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 9 Oct 2026.

Benelli Leoncino 500
Brixton Cromwell 1200

Benelli

Leoncino 500

From ₹5.6 Lakh

Full Leoncino 500 page Change

Brixton

Cromwell 1200

From ₹7.84 Lakh

Full Cromwell 1200 page Change
Benelli Leoncino 500Leoncino 500 · ₹5.6 Lakh
Brixton Cromwell 1200Cromwell 1200 · ₹7.84 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Leoncino 500: ₹5.6 Lakh (ahead) Cromwell 1200: ₹7.84 Lakh Leoncino 500 ₹2.24 lakh cheaper
Braking Leoncino 500: Dual-channel ABS Cromwell 1200: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Leoncino 500: ~23 kmpl (ahead) Cromwell 1200: 22 kmpl Claimed
Power Leoncino 500: 47.5 PS Cromwell 1200: 83 PS (ahead) Torque 46 vs 108 Nm
Weight Leoncino 500: 207 kg Cromwell 1200: 235 kg Seat height 810 vs 800 mm

Pick the Leoncino 500 for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Pick the Cromwell 1200 for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹5.6 Lakh
₹7.84 Lakh
On-road in
₹6.29 Lakh
₹8.75 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹16,725 a month
₹23,254 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
47.5 PS
83 PS
Torque
46 Nm
108 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
~23 kmpl
22 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Brand
Not listed
Brixton
Model
Not listed
Cromwell 1200
Body Type
Not listed
Neo-retro roadster
Ex-showroom Price
Not listed
Rs 7,84,000 (the same in every MotoHaus dealer city, Delhi included)
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Sold By
Not listed
MotoHaus (KAW Veloce Motors)
Launched In India
Not listed
19 November 2024
Warranty
Not listed
24 months or 24,000 km, with an optional 24-month extension and roadside assistance through MotoHaus
Service Interval
Not listed
6,000 km or 6 months; coolant, fork oil and spark plugs at 24,000 km or 24 months
Dealer Network
Not listed
15 authorised MotoHaus dealers and service points across 12 states

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
500 cc
1,222 cc (98.6 mm bore x 80 mm stroke)
Engine Type
In-line 2-cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC
Two-cylinder, four-stroke, inline twin, 8 valves, SOHC, liquid-cooled, 270 degree crank
Bore x Stroke
69.0 mm x 66.8 mm
Not listed
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
10.1:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Not listed
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6-speed constant mesh
Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Multi-plate oil-bath clutch with FCC anti-hopping action
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Not listed
Top Speed
Not listed
198 km/h
Fuel System
Not listed
Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire, Del'Orto throttle valves and a Marelli ECU
Exhaust
Not listed
Twin stainless steel silencers with catalytic converter
Riding Modes
Not listed
Eco and Sport (same power in both; Sport opens the throttle more quickly)
Claimed Fuel Economy
Not listed
22 kmpl (4.6 L/100 km, EU type-approval cycle)
Emission Standard
Not listed
Euro 5, with CO2 of 105 g/km as listed by Brixton

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 320 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 260 mm, 1-piston floating caliper
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Switchable Dual Channel ABS
Not listed
Wheel Type
17-inch Alloy
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Pirelli Angel GT)
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
160/60-ZR17 Tubeless (Pirelli Angel GT)
Not listed
Front Brake
Not listed
Dual 310 mm perforated discs, Nissin 2-piston floating callipers
Rear Brake
Not listed
Single 260 mm perforated disc, Nissin 2-piston floating calliper
ABS
Not listed
Bosch 9.1 dual-channel
Front Wheel
Not listed
Spoked, 2.50 x 18 in
Rear Wheel
Not listed
Spoked, 4.25 x 17 in
Front Tyre
Not listed
100/90 R18, Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp, tubeless
Rear Tyre
Not listed
150/70 R17, Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp, tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
50 mm USD Inverted Forks (125 mm travel)
41 mm KYB telescopic fork with rubber gaiters, 120 mm travel
Rear Suspension
Lateral Monoshock (Preload and Rebound adjustable, 45 mm stroke)
Twin KYB shock absorbers with adjustable preload, 87 mm travel
Frame Type
Steel tubes lattice design (Tubular Trellis Frame)
Not listed
Wheelbase
1460 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
160 mm
Not listed
Frame
Not listed
Steel tube trellis
Rake
Not listed
26 degrees

Dimensions

Length
2160 mm
Not listed
Width
875 mm
Not listed
Height
1160 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
810 mm
800 mm
Kerb Weight
207 kg
235 kg (223 kg dry)
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 L (Reserve 3 L)
16 L
Length x Width x Height
Not listed
2,180 x 800 x 1,115 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
1,450 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
150 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital LCD Display
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Not listed
Navigation
No
Not listed
USB Charging
No
Not listed
Display
Not listed
3.5 in round colour TFT; Eco mode emphasises speed, Sport mode the rev counter
Connectivity
Not listed
USB port

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
Not listed
Traction Control
No
Yes, switchable
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Yes, standard, with a button on the left handlebar
Anti-theft
Not listed
Coded key system
Side Stand Alarm
Not listed
Yes, warns if you ride off with the stand down
Other Features
Not listed
Tank pads, adjustable brake levers, retractable footpegs, radiator guard

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with Lion-shaped DRL
Round full-LED headlamp with a compass-ring daytime running light
Taillight
LED
Not listed
Turn Indicators
LED
Not listed
Indicators
Not listed
Dynamic LED turn signals
Tail Lamp
Not listed
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece ribbed bench seat
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not listed
Seat
Not listed
Flat, ribbed bench seat, 800 mm high
Seating Capacity
Not listed
2

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹5.6 Lakh
₹7.84 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Leoncino 500₹5.6 Lakh Cromwell 1200₹7.84 Lakh Cromwell 1200 ₹2.24 lakh more

On-road price by city

Leoncino 500 Leoncino 500 against Cromwell 1200 Cromwell 1200

CityLeoncino 500Cromwell 1200Gap
Mumbai₹6.52 Lakh₹9.07 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.55 lakh less
Pune₹6.52 Lakh₹9.07 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.55 lakh less
New Delhi₹6.29 Lakh₹8.75 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.46 lakh less
Bengaluru₹6.85 Lakh₹9.54 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.68 lakh less
Chennai₹6.52 Lakh₹9.07 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.55 lakh less
Hyderabad₹6.85 Lakh₹9.54 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.68 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹6.18 Lakh₹8.59 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.41 lakh less
Kolkata₹6.41 Lakh₹8.91 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.50 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Leoncino 500 or the Cromwell 1200?

The Leoncino 500, by ₹2.24 lakh on the versions compared here: Leoncino 500 Leoncino 500 at ₹5.6 Lakh against Cromwell 1200 Cromwell 1200 at ₹7.84 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹6.29 Lakh against ₹8.75 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Leoncino 500 claims ~23 kmpl against 22 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Leoncino 500 Leoncino 500 makes 47.5 PS and 46 Nm and the Cromwell 1200 Cromwell 1200 makes 83 PS and 108 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹16,725 a month for the Leoncino 500 and ₹23,254 for the Cromwell 1200, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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