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Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Kawasaki Z650RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Benelli Leoncino 500
Kawasaki Z650RS

Benelli

Leoncino 500

From ₹5.6 Lakh

Full Leoncino 500 page Change

Kawasaki

Z650RS

From ₹7.83 Lakh

Full Z650RS page Change
Benelli Leoncino 500Leoncino 500 · ₹5.6 Lakh
Kawasaki Z650RSZ650RS · ₹7.83 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Leoncino 500: ₹5.6 Lakh (ahead) Z650RS: ₹7.83 Lakh Leoncino 500 ₹2.23 lakh cheaper
Braking Leoncino 500: Dual-channel ABS Z650RS: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Leoncino 500: ~23 kmpl Z650RS: Not published Claimed
Power Leoncino 500: 47.5 PS Z650RS: 68 PS (ahead) Torque 46 vs 64 Nm
Weight Leoncino 500: 207 kg Z650RS: 192 kg Seat height 810 vs 800 mm

Pick the Leoncino 500 for the lower price.

Pick the Z650RS for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹5.6 Lakh
₹7.83 Lakh
On-road in
₹6.29 Lakh
₹8.74 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹10,575 a month
₹14,686 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
47.5 PS
68 PS
Torque
46 Nm
64 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
~23 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
500 cc
649 cc
Engine Type
In-line 2-cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC
Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve
Bore x Stroke
69.0 mm x 66.8 mm
83 mm x 60 mm
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
10.8:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6-speed manual
Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 320 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 260 mm, 1-piston floating caliper
Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Switchable Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
17-inch Alloy
Spoke-type, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Pirelli Angel GT)
120/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
160/60-ZR17 Tubeless (Pirelli Angel GT)
160/60-17
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
50 mm USD Inverted Forks (125 mm travel)
41mm telescopic fork, 125mm travel
Rear Suspension
Lateral Monoshock (Preload and Rebound adjustable, 45 mm stroke)
Horizontal back-link swingarm, adjustable preload, 130mm travel
Frame Type
Steel tubes lattice design (Tubular Trellis Frame)
Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel
Wheelbase
1460 mm
1,405 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
125 mm

Dimensions

Length
2160 mm
2,065 mm
Width
875 mm
800 mm
Height
1160 mm
1,115 mm
Seat Height
810 mm
800 mm
Kerb Weight
207 kg
192 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 L (Reserve 3 L)
12 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital LCD Display
Analogue and digital LCD: analogue speedometer and tachometer, digital odometer, 2 digital tripmeters
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Not listed
Navigation
No
Not listed
USB Charging
No
Not listed
Gear Indicator
Not listed
Yes

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
Not listed
Traction Control
No
Yes
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
Linked Braking
Not listed
K-ACT

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with Lion-shaped DRL
LED
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece ribbed bench seat
Single piece seat. A flat, deeply padded one-piece retro bench shared by rider and pillion, wider than the Z650's unit, with a pillion grab rail behind it. Seat height 800 mm per Indian listings and 820 mm per Kawasaki official figures.
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not applicable. Indian spec sheets from BikeWale and BikeDekho list no under-seat storage for the Z650RS. The space beneath the removable seat carries the factory tool kit only.

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹5.6 Lakh
₹7.83 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
2 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 Z650RS₹7.83 Lakh Z650RS ₹2.23 lakh more

On-road price by city

Leoncino 500 Leoncino 500 against Z650RS Z650RS

CityLeoncino 500Z650RSGap
Mumbai₹6.52 Lakh₹9.05 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.54 lakh less
Pune₹6.52 Lakh₹9.05 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.54 lakh less
New Delhi₹6.29 Lakh₹8.74 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.45 lakh less
Bengaluru₹6.85 Lakh₹9.52 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.67 lakh less
Chennai₹6.52 Lakh₹9.05 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.54 lakh less
Hyderabad₹6.85 Lakh₹9.52 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.67 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹6.18 Lakh₹8.58 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.40 lakh less
Kolkata₹6.41 Lakh₹8.9 LakhLeoncino 500 ₹2.49 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 Z650RS?

The Leoncino 500, by ₹2.23 lakh on the versions compared here: Leoncino 500 Leoncino 500 at ₹5.6 Lakh against Z650RS Z650RS at ₹7.83 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹6.29 Lakh against ₹8.74 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Leoncino 500 Leoncino 500 makes 47.5 PS and 46 Nm and the Z650RS Z650RS makes 68 PS and 64 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹10,575 a month for the Leoncino 500 and ₹14,686 for the Z650RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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