Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Suzuki Bandit 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Suzuki Bandit 650. 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. Suzuki Bandit 650: 78 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 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
Suzuki Bandit 650
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
204 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
78 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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
Suzuki Bandit 650
7.5/10
"The unglamorous, sensible choice that rarely lets you down."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Cheap and plentiful parts
+Forgiving power delivery
Cons
−Soft factory suspension
−Early fuel pump issues
−Bland, anonymous styling
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