Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Benelli Leoncino 500: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Royal Enfield Hunter 350: 20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 181 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Leoncino 500
Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
20.2 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
204 kg
181 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
~130 km/h
Weight
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Approximately 2.8 L/100km or ~35 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Benelli Leoncino 500
6.5/10
"Stylish weekend cruiser that punishes you for depending on it."
Pros
+Genuinely head-turning scrambler styling
+Torquey low-rev character
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Suspension too soft overall
−Uninspiring brake feel
Royal Enfield Hunter 350
7.5/10
"A genuinely sorted city bike if bought at the right price."
Pros
+Reliable J-series motor finally
+Excellent urban riding ergonomics
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Rust appears embarrassingly quickly
−Replacement panels cost too much
−Highway cruising feels strained
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